CHAPTER XV.

THE NORTH ANNA.

By the left again-Lee's policy-A race for the North Anna-Lee deceived

Grant crosses -Warren's fight for position-Hancock over—Burnside cannot

cross-Grant's wings separated-Efforts to unite them—Fierce trial of strength-

Lee's position too strong—Perilous manæuvre-Grant recrosses—A rapid swing

to the left—Makes for the Pamunkey-Crosses and throws Lee back—Twenty

miles from Richmond-A new base of supplies—The situation now-Cavalry

dashes—The Totopotomoy region, .

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CHAPTER XVI.

COLD HARBOR.

Grant's cavalry arm -Battle for position--Lee's strategy-Federal advance—Lines

of both armies—Brisk skirmishing—Issue joined—-Fierce battle of Cold Harbor

-Tactics of both generals—Attack on Sheridan—Cold Harbor held-Lee

extends his right, Grant his left-Continuous fighting and manæuvreing—Delay

of Smith-Grant's disappointinent-Attacks Lee's left-Swings his own left-

The Chickahominy reached—Wilson's raid—Hunter in the Valley—Battle at

the Chickahominy_Richmond's last defences-Criticisms on the battle— Its

results,

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CHAPTER XVII.

OVER THE JAMES TO PETERSBURG.

Grant's plans-His strategy–Vigor of his blows— Tenacity of purpose—More

cavalry raids-Crossing the Chickahominy-Feint on Richmond-Over the

James—A splendid and successful crossing—Attempt on Petersburg-Delay

brings failure to capture-Investment of the place-Siege begun— Magnitude

of the operations—Total losses-Condition of the armies, .

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CHAPTER XVIII.

SIEGE OF PETERSBURG.

Description of Petersburg—Federal lines—Extent of works-Character of opera-

tions—Difficulties--Cutting railroads—Extending works-Keeping Lee em-

ployed-Strategic movements—Scare at Washington--Early's Northern march-

Crosses the Potomac—Threatens the Capital-Defeat and retreat-Sheridan to

the rescue—The Valley campaigns-Mining and besieging at Petersburg—The

great explosion-Disastrous assaults—Pushing the lines Westward— Beyond the

Weldon road-Diversions on Richmond-Capture of Fort Fisher-Wilmington

falls-Sherman reaches Goldsboro—Peace propositions-Concentration and co-

operation—Grant's lines West of Petersburg-Hard fighting for position-

Closing on Lee,

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CHAPTER XIX.

FIVE FORKS AND SURRENDER.

Sheridan's cavalry movements—Dinwiddie-Enemy at Five Forks—Break in

Lee s lines—Warren in the breach-Sheridan's strategy-The brilliant battle of

Five Forks_Victory and huzzas–Grant orders an assault-Attack on whole

Petersburg front-Lee's entrenchments give way-Closing on Petersburg-

The place doomed-Excitement in Richmond–Flight of Confederate President

-Richmond abandoned—Lee gives up Petersburg-His retreat-- The pursuit-

Desperate race for life-Foiled at every point-Surrounded at Appomattox-

Lee's letters-Grant's letters—The surrender-Humanitarian terms-Scenes

and incidents-Grant's generosity-Off for Washington, . .

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CHAPTER XX.

NASHVILLE AND THE MARCH TO THE SEA.

Sherman in the West—His army organization-Drives Johnston from Dalton-

Campaign to Atlanta–Splendid flank movements—The battles--Death of

McPherson-Capture of Atlanta-Johnston's removal —Confederate retreat-

Price in Missouri-Canby's new military division--Hood's invasion of Ten-

nessee—Thomas' campaign-Battles of Nashville-Hood's defeat and retreat-

His army broken up-Sherman's “March to the Sea"- Numbers and plans-

Capture of Savannah_Of Charleston-Long march northward-- Battle of

Bentonsville-Enters Goldsboro— Meets Schofield-Holds Johnston at Smith.

field-Helps Grant–The situation,

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CHAPTER XXI.

PEACE.

Guarantee of peace—The welcome proclamation—Lincoln assassinated—Grant

sent for–His own escape—The country's alarm-Johnston's surrender-Sher-

man's faulty terms-Grant's intercession-Defence of his lieutenant-Self-

sacrificing conduct-Other surrenders--Number paroled-End of rebellion-

Grant's career thus far--Made a General - Made Secretary of War ad interim-

His motives and great work—The President's motives—The embarrassing

situation—Grant resigns—His controversy with Johnson-His feeling and vin.

dication Review of the whole situation, .

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CHAPTER XXII.

GRANT'S FIRST ADMINISTRATION.

The vote and Congresses—The Political outlook— The Stanton affair-Johnson

and his party-Johnson and reconstruction—Everything points to Grant-
The nomination and campaign-“LET US HAVE PEACE”—The inauguration-

The Cabinet—Grant as President—Efforts at reconstruction—His political

policy-Financial policy-All the States re-united- The “ Public Credit Act”

-Foreign policy-Various public measures-His opinions on leading subjects

-Review of his statesmanship—His family in the White House, .

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CHAPTER XXIII.

GRANT'S SECOND ADMINISTRATION.

The vote and Congresses-Reasons for re-nomination—The Campaign-His

election a vindication—Inauguration—Cabinet—Relations with his party-

Difficulties of his second administration—His policy—Inflation furore-Leading

measures-Historic incidents, Public sentiments-Review of his administrative

career,

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CHAPTER XXIV.

TOUR AROUND THE WORLD.

The sailing–Ocean voyage—Receptions and ovations in England-Places visited

-Speeches and ceremonies--Royal presents--To Belgium-Sights and scenes

-Switzerland and Scotland—France and Italy—Egypt and ap the Nile-

Jerusalem, Constantinople and Rome--Cities of southern Europe — Through

Holland and Prussia_With Bismarck and the Prince Imperial—Through

Norway and Sweeden-Splendid welcomes-At the Russian Capital-From

Poland to Spain—Back to Ireland—Off for India—Through China and Japan

--A complete and graphic history of the circuit—The return-Welcome in

San Francisco— The receptions everywhere-In private life again-Uses of the

trip-A grand school,

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CHAPTER XXV.

1880.

The Political situation-Grant's name—Object of his friends—The Convention

Garfield's nomination, Grant's attitude-His conduct — Generosity-Vindi-

cation—Valuble chapter on a much misunderstood thene, . .

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CHAPTER XXVI.

PERSONAL HISTORY-MEMOIRS-REMINISCENCES—ANECDOTES.

Author's analysis of his character-His growth— Traits of disposition—Personal

appearance-Constitution—Originality-Outline of the entire man-Solidity of
his fame-Greater the more he is studied--Mrs. Grant-Her constancy and
affection-His family-His habits—Beauty of his Home life-His mementoes
-Memoirs—Opinions on leading measures

res---Frequent and familiar talks about

great men—Valuable reminiscences by George W. Childs, General Horace

Porter, General Beale, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, Walt Whitman, Postmaster-

General Creswell, and other close friends—Anecdotes—A graphic chapter, 568

CHAPTER XXVII.

THE DYING HERO.

Misfortune and disease-Nature of the disease-Mental strain-Financial ruin-

At death's door-A nation's sympathy-Touching scenes-Rally-At work

again—Temporary mastery of disease-Removal to Mt. McGregor-Hope-

An heroic fight-Gradual failure—The last battle–The surrender--Grant no

more-Death bed scenes—A bereaved family-A nation's sorrow— Muffled

bells and solemn drapery,

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CHAPTER XXVIII.

IN STATE AND AT THE TOMB.

Solemn cottage scenes National emblems of grief-Flags and mourning-Senti-

ments of the press-Resolutions of sympathy-The Pulpit - President's procla.

mation-Proclamations by Governors—A national funeral—Choosing a resting

place— The pall-bearers--- The family funeral-Dr. Newman's sermon-Start

from Mt. McGregor-Route to Albany-In state at Albany-Scenes and

incidents—To New York-In state at City Hall- Viewing the remains- The

national funeral—Imposing closing ceremonies—The cortege-At the tomb—

“Dust to dust ”—The hero at rest-He sleeps well—In Memoriam, . .

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