A Youth's History of the Great Civil War
Van Evrie, Horton & Co., ©1866
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Preface
CHAPTER I
THE CAUSES OF THE WAR
The Estrangement between the North and the South - When it began - The cause of it - Different Ideas of Government - Hamilton and Jefferson, the former a Monarchist, the latter a Democrat - Their opposing Ideas -Washington Administraton - The Triumph of the Federalists in the election of John Adams - The Alien and Sedition Laws – The Despotism of the Federalists - The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions – The Triumph of Democracy over Monarchical Federalism in 1800…
CHAPTER II
THE CAUSES OF THE WAR, CONTINUED
Further Proofs that the Troubles come from different views of Government -Quotations from Mr. Jefferson - Disunion in New England- A new Issue sought for - The Negro Question seized upon - The Negro in Africa - His Inferior Position there - The Negro not regarded as the white Man's equal -The Laws of Massachusetts - The Crime of Mulattoism…
CHAPTER III
THE CAUSES OF THE WAR, CONTINUED
The Missouri Question.- Mr. Jefferson's Warning - The British Spy Henry -Mr. Madison lays the Henry Papers before congress - The design of the British Government to break down Democracy in America – Testimony of Mr. Aaron Leggett – Toryism and Federalism the same – The Federalists in the war of 1812 – The New England Clergy declare the Declaration of Independence “a wicked thing”…
CHAPTER IV
THE CAUSES OF THE WAR, CONTINUED
The Admission of Missouri – Other issues – The Rise of Abolitionism – The first Abolition Paper, by Benj. Lundy – The Riots in New York – The Danger in the Question – The North not acquainted with Negros – The Negro a distinct Race – Mr. Jefferson’s Suggestion - The Case illustrated – How the government was formed – William Lloyd Garrison for its overthrow – Wendell Phillips also – John C. Calhoun and Jefferson Davis for its Preservation – Extracts from Speeches of…
CHAPTER V
THE CAUSES OF THE WAR, CONTINUED
A change in the Abolition Movement – The Supporters of William H. Seward on the scene – Mr. Seward’s Position – The Organization of the Seward or Black Republican Party – Its Perversion of True Principles – A change of the abolition Base…
CHAPTER VI
THE ELECTION OF LINCOLN
The Growth of the Black Republican Party – The two Factions composing it – Its Objects – Its Endorsement of the Helper Book – Old John Brown’s Kansas Raid – His Virginia Expedition – His Murder of the Doyle Family – The Republican’s endorse his bloody Career – The Nomination of Lincoln – The Alarm of the Southern people – The Cunning of Lincoln and Seward…
CHAPTER VII
SECESSION
The Election of Mr. Lincoln – THE Chicago Platform – What Giddings said it meant – The Southern States resolve to secede – What is Secession? – Opinions of Josiah Quincy, Judge Rawle, Mr. Jefferson, &c, upon coercion – John Quincy Adams, S.P. Chase, Lincoln, Seward, Edward Everett, Greeley &c., deny the right of it – The Question of the Forts – The South did not make war on the North – The War a trick…
CHAPTER VIII
THE POLICY AND OBJECT OF SECESSION
Opinion in the Southern States – What General Lee says – What the South wanted – to prevent Negro Equality, Amalgamation, &c – Its Effect in Mexico and the West India Islands – The Horrors of the mongrel Nation – The North did not understand what the South meant – The Union Issue – Abolition verses on the flag…
CHAPTER IX
THE BEGINNING OF SECESSION
The Secession of South Carolina – President Buchanan’s Course – What he said to Congress – Mr. Madison’s Opinion of Coercion – Andrew Johnson on Coercion – The South wanted Equality in the Union – Jefferson Davis’ last Speech in the Senate, Extract from – The Secession of the other States…
CHAPTER X
EFFORTS OF THE DEMOCRACY TO SAVE THE UNION
The Crittenden Compromise – Earnest Appeal of Mr. Crittenden – Contemptuous Course of the Republicans – They refuse to submit it to the vote of the people – Senator Douglas’ Plan – He charges the Republicans with the sole Responsibility of the Disagreement – The Peace Convention – The Abolition Efforts to prevent any Settlement there – Senator Chandler, of Michigan, wants “bloodletting” – The Democracy fail to secure peace…
CHAPTER XI
THE FORMATION OF THE NEW CONFEDERACY
The Southern Delegates meet at Montgomery – Jefferson Davis elected
Provisional President and Alexander H. Stephens Vice-President The Confederate Constitution – President Davis’s Address – The Questions at issue – The Forts – To whom did they belong – The Right of a state to defend its citizens – The Helper Book Programme…
CHAPTER XII
MR. LINCOLN’S JOURNEY TO WASHINGTON AND INAUGURATION
The Policy of Mr. Lincoln – He commences his Journey to Washington – His Jokes and low stories – He gives no Indication of his Policy – His Escape through Baltimore in Disguise – His Inauguration – An armed Guard attends him – His Contempt for the Supreme Court – The Selection of the Endorsers of the Helper Book for his Cabinet – Ex-Governor Morehead’s Visit to Mr. Lincoln – The Character of Mr. Lincoln-His Origin…
CHAPTER XIII
“THE FIRST GUN OF SUMTER”
Confederate Comissioners in Washington – Deception of Seward and Lincoln – The Fort Sumter Trick – Who began the war? The Fleet sent to Charleston – General Beauregard takes Fort Sumter – Joy of the Abolitionists – The Flag Mania – The Efforts of the Administration to get up an Excitement – The Success of Stage Tricks in getting up a war…
CHAPTER XIV
MR. LINCOLN’S FIRST CALL FOR TROOPS
What Excuse he gave for it – Its Illegality – The Joy of the Abolitionists – The Northern Govenors all respond favorably – Those of North Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia refuse – Virginia now secedes – Her Announcement to the world…
CHAPTER XV
THE RUSH OF TROOPS TO WASHINGTON
The Massachusetts Troops on their way through New York, singing old John Brown, &c – Their Reception in Baltimore – The Destruction of the railroad Bridges – Mr. Lincoln issues a Proclamation blockading the Southern Ports – The South preparing for War – General Lee appointed to the Command of the Virginian Troops – Harper’s Ferry evacuated – Mr. Lincoln suspends the Habeas Corpus – The Monarchical party fairly inaugurated…
CHAPTER XVI
THE FIRST GREAT BATTLE
The Battle of Bethel – The Great Battle of Bull Run – The Bravery of Stonewall Jackson _ The Defeat of McDowell – The Stampede for Washington – The frantic Confusion – The Effect in the North – General Scott denounced – General McClellan appointed to the Command – The Meeting of Congress July 4TH – What Congress declared the War to be for _ The Promises of Mr. Lincoln and Congress…
CHAPTER XVII
THE CAMPAIGN IN THE WEST
Citizens of St. Louis shot down – Governor Jackson and the State Militia – The Skirmish at Boonsville – The Battle of Carthage and of Wilson’s Creek – Death of General Lyon – Generals MCulloch and Price – Price captures Lexington – General Fremont appointed to the Command – His ridiculous Parade – General Price retreats to Neosho – The State secedes – Terrible Condition of Missouri – Fremont’s Scheme of a German Empire in the West – His Extravagance and Incompetency – Mr. Lincoln removes him…
CHAPTER XVIII
CAMPAIGN IN WESTERN VIRGINIA AND BATTLE OF LEESBURG
The Battle of Rich Mountain- General Floyd's Campaign -Rosecrans' Success - Death of General Garnett - The Destruction of Guyandotte - General McClellan Drilling the Army of the Potomac - The Battle of Leesburg - Death of Colonel Baker - Arrest of General Stone - An Incident - Two Brothers on opposite sides...
CHAPTER XIX
CAMPAIGN IN KENTUCKY
Kentucky's Neutrality - Lincoln broke it - The Arrest of Governor Morehead - Other Arrests contemplated - Escape of Breckinridge and others - Peaceful Citizens driven from their Homes - General Polk at Columbus - The Battle of Belmont - Defeat of General Grant - The Secession Convention in Kentucky - The Arrest of Mason and Slidell - The Back Down of Lincoln and Seward...
CHAPTER XX
CLOSING EVENTS OF 1861, AND THE BEGINNING OF 1862
The Expedition to Hatteras Inlet - The Capture of Port Royal -- Billy Wilson's regiiment at Santa Rosa Island - The Confederates in Kentucky - The Battle of Mill Spring - Death of General Zollicoffer - General Grant takes Fort Henry - The Battle of Fort Donelson - Its Surrender - The Evacuation of Nashville - The Exploits of General John Morgan...
CHAPTER XXI
THE BATTLES OF SHILOH AND PITTSBURG LANDING
Movements in the West - The Capture of Island No.10 - The Battle of Shiloh - Defeat of General Grant on the First Day - He is Reinforced by General Buell - The Second Day's Battle - Death of General Albert Sidney Johnston - The Confederates fall back but are not pursued - General Pope's Swagger...
CHAPTER XXII
THE FALL OF NEW ORLEANS-"BUTLER THE BEAST."
Flag-officer Farragut's Bombardment of Forts Jackson and St.Phillip - He at last runs by them - The City Evacuated by General Lovell - Mayor Monroe refuses to haul down the State Flag - General Ben. Butler takes possession of the City - He plunders the private citizens - He digs up the dead - Imprisons Women- Hangs Wm.B.Mumford - Receives the title of "Beast Butler"...
CHAPTER XXIII
STONEWALL JACKSON IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY
Jackson's Habits - What his Negro servant said - His Personal Appearance - His Conversation - How he fired a cannon - Battle of Kearnstown - General Jackson forced to retreat - General Shields Wounded - His return to Washington and resignation - What he heard Sumner say about the War - The Removal of all Generals not favorable to the Abolitionists...
CHAPTER XXIV
EMBARCATION OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
Mr.Lincoln's Plans - General McClellan opposed to them - Mr.Lincoln does not support McClellan - The Army of the Potomac reaches the Peninsula - General McDowell's Corps fails to reinforce McClellan - Yorktown Evacuated by the Confederates - Battle of Williamsburg - General Hooker badly wounded - The Death of Colonel Lomax of Miss. - His Body recovered by his negro servant - The Negros aiding the Confederate Armies...
CHAPTER XXV
DOINGS OF STONEWALL JACKSON IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY
General McClellan's position growing critical - General McDowell ordered to join him - Stonewall Jackson makes a counter movement - General Milroy defeated - General Banks defeated - His remarkable run down the Valley - Fremont - The Battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic - Stonewall Jackson makes his reputation...
CHAPTER XXVI
BATTLE OF FAIR OAKS AND GAINES'S MILLS
The attack of General D. H. Hill - General Joseph E. Johnston wounded - The result a Confederate victory - General Lee appointed to the Command - He deceives McClellan by pretending to reinforce Jackson in the Valley - Jackson really marching to aid in the defence of Richmond - Attack on General Fitz John Porter's Corps - A Repulse - The Battle of Gaines' Mills - Final Charge of the Texas Brigade - Results of the Battle - McClellan Compelled to retreat to the James River...
CHAPTER XXII
McCLELLAN'S RETREAT
Movement to the James River - Lee vigorously pressing the Federal Army - The engagements at Savage's Station and Frazier's Farm - Amusing conversation of an old darkey - His idea of the War - Can't fool hiim - The Battle of Malvern Hill - Terrible Slaughter - An incident - Death of Major Peyton...
CHAPTER XXVIII
THE INAUGURATION OF A REIGN OF PLUNDER AND ARSON
Mr.Lincoln calls for 300,000 more Soldiers - The Order for Plunder from Washington - General John Pope given a Command - How he inaugurated his Campaign - General McClellan denounces Marauding - His Idea of the War - General Halleck's brutal threat - What Governor Stone of Iowa said - The Mask of Conservatism still retained by Lincoln and Seward...
CHAPTER XXIX
THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS-BULL RUN
General Jackson's attack upon General Banks, at Cedar Mountain - Death of General C.H.Winder - General Banks whipped again - Rapid march of General Jackson - The Flight of Pope _ He rallies his Troops - Attacks Jackson - General Lee comes upon Pope - Put to Flight again - His Army routed - Terrible Losses - End of poor Pope...
CHAPTER XXX
LEE IN MARYLAND-BATTLE OF ANTIETAM
March of Lee into Maryland - Jackson takes Harper's Ferry - Great Excitement in Washington - General McClellan given Command of the Army - Battle of Boonsboro - The Battle of Antietam - Great Slaughter - A drawn Battle - Lee recrosses the Potomac - McClellan is repulsed - Is removed from Command - General Burnside put in his place - The great mistake of McClellan - Mr.Lincoln on the Bdattle-field of Antietam - An Incident...
CHAPTER XXXI
BLOODY DOINGS IN THE WEST
Battle of Richmond, KY. - Confederate Raids through Kentucky - General Kirby Smith occupies Lexington - General Bragg at Nunfordsville - The Abolitionists defeated - Bragg evacuates Kentucky - Unhappy Conditions of Kentucky and Missouri - Battle of Corinth - Horrible Murder of ten men by the Monster McNeil, of Lexington, Mo...
CHAPTER XXXII
GENERAL BURNSIDE'S BLOODY CAMPAIGN
"On to Richmond" again - General Burnside changes Base - He crosses the River at Fredericksburg - The Terrible Slaughter of his Troops - Awful Scenes in Fredericksburg - The Terrible Slaughter of his Troops - Awful Scenes in Fredericksburg - Condition of Burnside's Army - Burnside in a rage at his failure - He removes several Generals - Is relieved of Command - General Jo. Hooker put in his place...
CHAPTER XXXIII
MR.LINCOLN'S CAMPAIGN IN THE NORTH
Mr.Lincoln's Suppression of Democratic Newspapers - The mobbing of Democratic Newspapers - What a mob in Catskill, N.Y. - Arbitrary Arrests - Women arrested - Secret Circulars in New York City - Arrest of the Rev. Mr.Stuart in Alexandria, Va. - Seizure of the Rev.J.D.Benedict - The Police of New York - Superintendent Kennedy as Provost Marshal - Cell No. 4 - Boys arrested and sent to Fort Lafayette - The Arrest of the Messrs. Flanders - The Malone Gazette, edited by the Wife of the Imprisoned Editor - Horrible Condition of Fort Lafayette - Arrests for no Causes and for trial Excuses - Effects of Mr.Lincoln's Policy...
CHAPTER XXXIV
THE BATTLE OF MURFREESBORO-DOINGS IN THE WEST
General Bragg attacks Rosecrans-The Confederates Successful on the first Day-Loss heavy-The next Day, Bragg retreats to Tullahoma-Confederate Success at Galveston-The Siege of Vicksburg-Attack on Port Hudson-A religious Darkey in a Fight-Amusing account of his Heroism-Uncle Pompey quoting Scripture...
CHAPTER XXXV
GENERAL HOOKER'S CAMPAIGN
Another"on to Richmond"-General Hooker crosses the Rappahannock-The Battle of Chancellorville-The Flank Movement of Stonewall Jackson-The Flight of Hooker's Troops-The Death of Jackson-Hooker compelled to retreat-Falls back towards Washington-General Meade appointed to succeed him-General Lee marches northward-Goes into Pennsylvania-Panic of the people-The Battle of Gettysburg-General Lee repulsed-He falls back and crosses the Potomac in safety...
CHAPTER XXXVI
THE SIEGE OF VICKSBURG
General Sherman's repulse-General Grant Succeeds Him-He tries to turn the Mississippi-Tries a Flank Movement-Admiral Porter runs by the Batteries-Porter attacks Grand Gulf and is repulsed-Grant reaches Port Gibson-Defeat of the Confederates-General Joe Johnston tries to oppose him-Capture of Jackson-General Pemberton hemmed in-The Siege of Vicksburg-Terrible repulse of Grant's assaulting column-The Confederates forced to surrender-Great Loss to the South-Port Hudson also surrendered-The Mississippi River open-Outrages on private property-Negroes driven from Plantations-Terrible outrage on a family-They are robbed of everything-Death of the Lady and her Child...
CHAPTER XXXVII
THE NAVAL DEFEAT OFF CHARLESTON-GILLMORE'S REPULSE
Grand attempt to take Charleston-Admiral Dupont defeated-General Gillmore lays Siege-His "swamp Angel"-He throws Shot and Shell into the City-Bombardment of Sumter-Admiral Dahlgren tries to take it-Is terribly repulsed...
CHAPTER XXXVIII
GENERAL MORGAN'S RAID INTO THE WEST-CHICKAMAUGA
General Morgan moves into Ohio and Indiana-He is Captured-Put into Ohio Penitentiary-Digs his way out with penknives-The Battle of Chickamauga-General Rosecrans badly defeated-He is removed from command-General Grant assumes command-Battle of Missionary Ridge-Bragg is Defeated-Skirmish between Bee and Meade in Virginia-Naval Confederate Victory at Sabine Post-General Price driven out of Missouri-Congress makes Grant Lieutenant-General...
CHAPTER XXXIX
THE CONFEDERATE NAVY AND PRIVATEERS
The Commission of Privateers-The Sinking of the Cumberland by the Virginia-Her fight with the Monitor-The Sumter-Florida-Alabama-Georgia-Fight of the Alabama and Kearsarge-The Confederate Rams-Their seizure-The reason of it-The Abolition Policy popular with the Monarchists...
CHAPTER XXXX
EVENTS IN THE NORTH IN 1863
"Emancipation Proclamation"-Its Effect-Arming Negroes-Flags to Negro Regiments-Letters from Soldiers-Dissatisfaction in the Army-Connecticut Election-General Burnside in the West-Arrest of the Hon.C.L.Vallandigham-Kentucky Election-Mobbing Democratic Newspapers-Killing of Mr.Bollmeyer-Chicago Times suppressed-Mr.Lincoln backs down-"The Sons of Liberty"-The New York Riots-Hanging of Negroes-The Draft Stopped-Alleged Cruelty to Federal Prisoners-Confederate Prisoners-The object of the Abolitionists...
CHAPTER XLI
THE OPENING EVENTS OF 1864
General Sherman's Expedition towards Mobile-Its Failure-The Defeat at Olustee,Florida-General Banks' Red River Expedition-General Forrest in Kentucky-John S.Mosby-Kilpatrick's Raid on Richmond-Death of Ulric Dahlgren-The object of the raid-The Papers found on Dahlgren-The evidence of their authenticity-How Abolitionism brutifies Mankind...
CHAPTER XLII
GENERAL GRANT'S "ON TO RICHMOND"
General Grant starts for Richmond-The Battles of the Wilderness and Spottsylvania Court House-Terrible Slaughter-Movement to the North Anna River-Battle of Cold Harbor-March to the James River-Attempt to take Petersburg-The Result of Grant's "Hammering"-The Explosion of the Mine-Grant suspends Offensive Operations-Hunter's Raid on Lynchburg-General Early Crosses into Maryland-Defeat of General Lew.Wallace at Monocacy-Sheridan sent to the Shenandoah Valley-He Defeats Early-Utter devastation of the Valley...
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