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CHAPTER XVII.
Position and strength of Fort Donelson-General Grant and Flag-Officer Foote
prepare to attack it-Commencement of their operations-Repulse of the gun-
boats-The assault from the land side-Incidents of the bombardment-Propo-
sition of General Buckner to surrender-The flight of Generals Floyd and Pil-
low-The capitulation of the fort-Results and trophies of the conquest—
Sketch of Ulysses S. Grant-Sketch of General Charles Ferguson Smith-
General Lander's attack on the Rebels at Bloomery Gap-Its results-
Sketch of General Lander-Re-election of Jefferson Davis as President of the
Southern Confederacy-His Inaugural Address-Occupation of Columbus,
Kentucky, by Federal troops-Desertion of Nashville by the Rebel forces-
Unexpected attack and success of the Rebel battering ram Merrimac-Inci-
dents of the engagement-Opportune arrival of the Monitor in Hampton
Roads-Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac..
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CHAPTER XVIII.
Battle of Pea Ridge in Arkansas-General Curtis-Attack of the Rebels on the
rear of the Federal Army-Gallantry of General Sigel-Continuance of the
battle on the second day-Incidents of the contest-It is renewed upon the
third day-Complete rout of the Rebels-Results of the victory-Sketches of
Generals Curtis and Sigel-President Lincoln's orders to the Federal Armies
to move on the twenty-second of February-General McClellan's address to the
Army of the Potomac-Sudden evacuation of Manassas by the Rebels-Move-
ment of Federal troops-Bombardment of Island Number Ten-Incidents of
the contest-Reduction of the Rebel works-Operations of General Pope-Ar-
tificial channel cut through James Bayou-General Pope attacks the Rebels
at Tiptonville-Consequences of the capture of Island Number Ten-Sketch
of General Pope-General Burnside attacks Newbern-The Rebels surrender-
Consequences of this victory.
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CHAPTER XIX.
Movements of the Army of the Potomac-Its subdivisions-The battle of Win-
chester-Incidents of the battle-Its results-The killed and wounded-Sketch
of General Shields-Concentration of the Rebel troops near Corinth-Approach
of the Federal Army under General Grant-Disposition of the Rebel Army-
Commencement of the battle of Pittsburg Landing or Shiloh-Attack and
capture of General Prentiss's troops-Efforts of Generals Sherman and Mc-
Clernand-The engagement becomes general-Desperate fighting on both
sides-Gradual repulse and retreat of the Federal Army-Terrific scenes-In-
terposition of the Federal gunboats-End of the first day's battle-Arrival of
General Buell-Disposition of troops during the ensuing night-The second
day's conflict-Incidents of this day-Skill and energy of General Buell―The
tide of victory is gradually reversed-Ultimate defeat of the Rebels-Their re-
treat to Corinth-Sketch of General Buell--Results of the battle of Shiloh.... 212
The Federal Army under General McClellan approach Yorktown-Collision on
Howard Creek-Attack on detached Rebel intrenchments-Establishment of
the Federal camp, and erection of Federal batteries-Preparations for a great
conflict at Yorktown-Brilliant operations of General Mitchell in Alabama-
Results of his rapid movements-Sketch of General Mitchell-Events in Georgia
-Capture of Fort Pulaski-Strength of the Rebel works-Incidents of the
bombardment of that Fort-Results of the capture-The conquest of New
Orleans-Federal armament under Commodore Farragut-Bombardment of
Forts Jackson and St. Philip-An engagement of six days-Reduction of these
Forts-Impression produced by it in New Orleans-The Federal fleet approach
that city—The Rebel troops evacuate it-The summons to surrender-Imper-
tinence of Mayor Monroe-New Orleans occupied by Federal troops-Sketch
of Commodore Farragut-The bombardment of Fort Macon-Incidents of the
assault-Strength of that Fort-Results of its capture by the Federal troops.. 223
CHAPTER XXI.
Operations of General McClellan at Yorktown-Battle of Lee's Mill-Disaster and
retreat of the Federal troops—Evacuation of Yorktown by the Rebels-Motives
of that movement-Pursuit by the Federals-Engagement between cavalry
near Williamsburg-Second conflict near Williamsburg-Incidents of the battle
-General Hooker's division-Brilliant charge of General Hancock-Federal
victory-Sketch of General Hancock-Battle at West Point-Incidents of the
contest-Efficiency of the Federal artillery-Rout of the Rebels-Bombardment
of Sewell's Point-Its results-Expedition of General Wool against Norfolk-
Its surrender-Operations of General Fremont in the Mountain Department-
McDowell's division at Fredericksburg-Rout of Colonel Morgan in Tennessee-
Incidents of the chase-Bombardment of Fort Wright commenced-Engage-
ment of the Federal gunboats at Fort Darling, on James River-Its Incidents
and results-Steady advance of McClellan's Army toward Richmond-It crosses
the Chickahominy-Various skirmishes-Decisive engagement anticipated—
General Hunter's Abolition Proclamation-President Lincoln's policy respect-
ing it
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CHAPTER XXII.
The Corps d'Armee of General Banks-Imprudent reduction of its numbers-The
Rebels under Jackson attack the advance at Front Royal-Design of the Rebels
to overpower Bank's division-The latter orders a general retreat toward Win-
chester-Various engagements on the route-Battle of Middletown-Action
on the march to Winchester-Battle at Newtown-The battle of Winchester-
Its results-Continuance of the retreat to Williamsport-Adventures of the
Zouave d'Afrique-Federal losses during the retreat-Sketch of General Banks
-Attitude of the Federal and Rebel Armies at Corinth-A great battle antici-
pated Commencement of the attack by General Halleck-Its results-Evacua-
tion of Corinth by the Rebels-Causes of this event-An extraordinary spec-
tacle-Pursuit of the retreating foe-A reconnoissance on the Chickahominy
-Skirmish at the Pines-The Battle of Hanover Court House-Destruction
of the Richmond and Fredericksburg Railroad-Gallant exploit of Lieutenant
Davis....
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CHAPTER XXIII.
Approach of the Federal Army to Richmond-The corps of General Keyes cross
the Chickahominy-Their exposed position-Hostile purpose of the Rebel
leaders-The battle of Seven Pines-Position of the Federal troops-Com-
mencement of the attack-Disposition of troops made by General Casey-
Incidents of the battle-Rout of Casey's division-General Conch's troops
become engaged-Desperate fighting-Victory of the Rebels-The Federals
reinforced-The engagement of June 1st, General Heintzelman in chief com-
mand-Incidents of this battle-Heroism of the Irish regiments and of Sickles'
Excelsior Brigade-The victory of Fair Oaks-Its results-Popular impatience
for the occupation of Richmond-Rebel forces in the Valley of the Shenandoah
--Their brief occupation of it-General Fremont ordered to expel them-They
abandon Winchester-Their retreat through Strasburg and Woodstock-Battle .
of Cross Keys-Gallantry of the Bucktails-Results of the engagement-Battle
of Port Republic-Incidents of this engagement-Its results-Retreat of Gen-
eral Jackson toward Richmond-Appointment of General Pope as Commander
of the Department-Withdrawal of General Fremont-His military achieve-
ments-His true renown
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CHAPTER XXIV.
Prominence of the Mississippi River in the events of the war-Fleet of gunboats
commanded by Commodore Davis-Evacuation of Fort Pillow-The naval battle
before Memphis-Relative strength of the combatants-Incidents of the engage-
ment-Defeat of the Rebel Fleet-Colonel Ellet-Results of the victory-Gen-
eral Negley's expedition against Chattanooga-Colonel Hambright-Incidents
of the expedition-Its results-General Morgan expels the Rebels from Cum-
berland Gap-Disaster to the Federal Arms at James Island-Description of
the Rebel works-Arrangements for the attack-Incidents of the engagement
-Ultimate defeat of the Federal troops-Their retreat-Federal loss-Gallantry
of the Rebel Commander Lamar-Expedition of Colonel Fitch up the White
River-The engagement at St. Charles-Horrible accident to the Mound City—
Execrable cruelty of Captain Fry-Capture of the Rebel Forts-Final success
of the expedition-Excursion of Colonel Howard from Newbern to Swift Creek
-Its results-Bombardment of Vicksburg commenced-Perilous passage of
Commodore Farragut's fleet-New Channel of the Mississippi.....
CHAPTER XXV.
The intrenchments of the Federal Army before Richmond-Their extent-Inac-
tivity of the Federal forces-Concentration of Rebel troops in Richinond-
Glowing expectations of the loyal community-Their Disappointment-The
transfer of McClellan's base of supplies and operations to Harrison's Landing
-First attack of the Rebels on his troops at Mechanicsville-Incidents of the
battle-Commencement of the march toward the James River-Battle of Gaines'
Mills-Desperate Fighting-Heroism and valor on both sides-Vicissitudes of
the struggle-The retreat continued toward James River-Disposal of the sick
and wounded-Pertinacious pursuit by the Rebels-Singular caravan of wagons,
cattle, and fugitives--Battle of Peach Orchard-Its results-Battle at Savage's
Station-Resolute assaults of the enemy-Appalling scenes-Important results
-The race to White Oak Swamp The Federal troops win the race..
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The Battle of White Oak Swamp-Position and order of the Federal troops-Tem-
porary panic-Desperate fighting-Fortunate assistance of the gunboats on
the James River-Heroism and skill of General Heintzelman-A general
bayonet charge on the Rebels-Its result-First engagement at Malvern Hills
-Incidents of the fight-The Irish Brigade-Complete defeat of the Rebels-
The Federal Army removes to Harrison's Landing-Results of the several
Battles before Richmond-Artillery duel on the James River-General Hooker
sent to reconnoitre and occupy Malvern Hill-The march thither-Engagement
with the enemy-Their defeat-Immense reinforcements ordered from Rich-
mond-Return of the Federal troops to Harrison's Landing-Final evacuation
of their camp by the Federal Army-Its future destination--Federal losses
during the Peninsula Campaign.......
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CHAPTER XXVII.
Return of the Army of the Potomac from the Peninsula-Spirit and purpose of
the Federal Government-Appointment of General Halleck as Commander-in-
Chief of land forces-Operations of General Pope-Messages of President Lin-
coln in favor of emancipation of the slaves and confiscation of the property of
Rebels-Reconnoissance of General King to Beaver Dam-Battle of Bayou
Cache, in Arkansas-Engagement on the Mississippi with the ram Arkansas-
Boldness and determination of the Rebels-Engagement near Memphis, Missis-
sippi-Operations of the Rebel John Morgan in Kentucky-Contest at Cynthiana
-Morgan abandons Kentucky-Additional Anti-Slavery Message of Mr. Lin-
coln-Expeditions sent from Newbern to Trenton and Pollocksville-Their
results-Attack made on the Arkansas by Colonel Ellet-Incidents of the
engagement-Defeat of the Queen of the West-Causes of the disaster-Crea-
tion of new grades in the Federal Navy-President Lincoln orders a draft of
three hundred thousand men....
....
299
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Designs of the Rebel Generals in Virginia-Measures taken to counteract them—
The Armies of Banks and Jackson approach each other-Battle of Cedar or
Slaughter Mountain-Position of the combatants-Commencement of the en-
gagement Incidents of its progress-Its termination and results-Loss on both
sides-Heroism of General Banks-Subsequent movements of the Rebels-
Skirmishes along the line of the Rappahannock-Designs of the Rebel Generals
-Arrangements of General Pope-Engagement at Catlett's Station-Federal
loss of baggage and stores-The Rebels cross the Rappahannock-Battle with
the troops of General Sigel-Approach of Rebels toward Manassas-Conflict at
Kettle Run-At Bristow's Station-The great Battle at Manassas on August
29th-Incidents of the struggle-Engagement renewed on the 30th-Its inci-
dents and results-Retreat of the Federal Army-Battle of Chantilly-Death
of Generals Kearney and Stevens-Return of the Federal Army to Washington
-Losses during the campaign of General Pope in Virginia-Sketches of Gen-
erals Kearny and Stevens-A Court-Martial summoned at Washington to in-
vestigate charges against General Porter-Its verdict.... 312
CHAPTER XXIX.
Battle of Baton Rouge-Situation of the place-Federal troops posted there-
Movements of General Breckinridge-Incidents of the engagement-Death of
General Williams-Assistance of the Federal gunboats-Final defeat and
repulse of the Rebels-The Rebel ram Arkansas-Its destruction-Indian mur-
ders and devastations in Minnesota-Causes which led to them-Incidents
connected with them-Their suppression and punishment-General Sibley-
Battle fought near Richmond, Kentucky-Federal troops engaged-Federal
advantage Federal repulse-Union troops are re-formed in line of battle three
times-General Nelson-Federal losses-Battle at Tazewell-Expedition of
Colonel Ellet on the Mississippi and up the Yazoo-Capture of the transport
Fair Play-Results of the expedition-Battle near Denmark, Tennessee-Inci-
dents of the engagement-Heroism of Captain Frisbie-Federal victory-
Apprehensions of an invasion of Ohio by the Rebels-Proclamation of Governor
Tod-Preparations made to receive the enemy-General Lewis Wallace-Re-
treat of the Rebels-Termination of the popular excitement-Summary of un-
important events in August, 1862....
325
CHAPTER XXX.
The Battle of South Mountain-Position of the combatants-Troops of General
Reno-Incidents of the engagement-Heroism of General Hooker-Victory of
the Federal Army-Retreat of the Rebels-Death of General Reno-Sketch of
his career-Attack of the Rebels on Harper's Ferry-Forces commanded by
Colonel Miles-Incidents of the bombardment-Surrender of the works to the
enemy-Death of Colonel Miles-Retreat of the Rebels toward the Potomac-
The great Battle of Antietam-Positions assigned the Federal forces-Desperate
fighting of Hooker's division-Incidents of the battle on the right wing-Opera-
tions of Burnside on the left-Events in the Federal centre-Conclusion of the
engagement-Retreat of the Rebel Army across the Potomac-Sketches of Gen-
erals Hooker and Sumner-Battle at Mumfordville, Kentucky-Its results-
Federal troops engaged-Battle at Washington, North Carolina-The Rebels
defeated-Explosion of the gunboat Picket-Civil aspects of the war-President
Lincoln's Proclamation of September 22d, 1862-Its contents-Its influence
upon Slavery and upon the Rebel Government-Mr. Lincoln suspends the
Habeas Corpus Act, on September 24th, 1862.... 338
CHAPTER XXXI.
The battle at Iuka-Dispositions made by General Grant-Incidents of the en-
gagement-Victory of the Federal troops-Rebels repulsed at Boonsborough-
Convention of the Governors of Loyal States at Altoona, Pennsylvania—Their
address to President Lincoln-His reply-Proposal of Peace discussed in the
Confederate Congress-Argument of Mr. Foote-Fate of the proposition-
Battle of Augusta, Kentucky-Engagement at Corinth, Mississippi-Position
of the Rebels-First day's fighting-Incidents of the second day-Desperate
charges made by the Rebels-Their final defeat and flight-Sketch of Major-
General Rosecrans-Invasion of Pennsylvania by the Rebel General Stuart-
His route-Incidents which occurred at Chambersburg-Stuart's safe return to
Virginia-Skirmishes on the Potomac-Results of his raid...
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