The Civil War by CampaignsCrane, 1899 - 286 pages |
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Page 15
... , and nothing more . The rejected provisions were afterward taken up one by one as a special order of business , and passed with but little change from the original bill . The Omnibus Bill THE CAUSES OF THE CIVIL WAR . 15.
... , and nothing more . The rejected provisions were afterward taken up one by one as a special order of business , and passed with but little change from the original bill . The Omnibus Bill THE CAUSES OF THE CIVIL WAR . 15.
Page 18
... taken by his master , Dr. Emerson , from the State of Missouri to the free State of Illinois ; thence he was taken to Fort Snelling , near the present site of St. Paul . From the latter place , in which he married with his master's ...
... taken by his master , Dr. Emerson , from the State of Missouri to the free State of Illinois ; thence he was taken to Fort Snelling , near the present site of St. Paul . From the latter place , in which he married with his master's ...
Page 19
... taken any- where , and slavery made national . Instead , however , of extend- ing the institution , as was the intention of the judges ( a majority of whom were from slave States ) , it united the people of the North in a more ...
... taken any- where , and slavery made national . Instead , however , of extend- ing the institution , as was the intention of the judges ( a majority of whom were from slave States ) , it united the people of the North in a more ...
Page 21
... taken out and burned . " Abolitionist " became the severest term of reproach in the South . The churches became violently agitated over the burning issue . Methodist , Baptist and Presbyterian denomina- tions THE CAUSES OF THE CIVIL WAR .
... taken out and burned . " Abolitionist " became the severest term of reproach in the South . The churches became violently agitated over the burning issue . Methodist , Baptist and Presbyterian denomina- tions THE CAUSES OF THE CIVIL WAR .
Page 33
... were impatiently calling for the movement of the army . The cry , " On to Rich- mond ! " was taken up by Congressmen and Senators . The pressure on the Government became too strong to be resisted -3 OPENING EVENTS OF THE WAR . 33.
... were impatiently calling for the movement of the army . The cry , " On to Rich- mond ! " was taken up by Congressmen and Senators . The pressure on the Government became too strong to be resisted -3 OPENING EVENTS OF THE WAR . 33.
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abandoned advance April Army of Virginia artillery assailed assault Atlanta attack bank batteries battle Bragg Buell Burnside campaign capture cavalry Chancellorsville Charleston Chattanooga command commenced Confederate army Confederate forces Confederate loss conflict coöperate Corinth corps Court House creek crossed defeat defenses destroyed division driven enemy enemy's engagement Federal fell fighting fire flank fleet Fort Sumter Fredericksburg Frémont front Gordonsville Government Grant guns Halleck Harper's Ferry Hood Hood's Hooker intrenched Jackson James river Johnston July June killed and wounded Lee's army lines McClellan Meade miles Mississippi Missouri morning Mountain moved movement Nashville National night North ordered Overland Campaign passed Petersburg Pope Potomac prisoners raid railroad rear reinforcements retreat Richmond river road Rosecrans sent Shenandoah Valley Sheridan Sherman skirmishes slave slavery South Spottsylvania Court House supplies surrender taken Tennessee tion took Union army Union forces Union loss Union troops vessels Vicksburg victory Virginia Washington West
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Page 21 - I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject, I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation.
Page 21 - I am in earnest. I will not equivocate — I will not excuse — I will not retreat a single inch. AND I WILL BE HEARD.
Page 29 - In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war. The government will not assail you. You can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government, while I shall have the most solemn one to "preserve, protect, and defend it.
Page 73 - Yours of this date, proposing armistice and appointment of Commissioners to settle terms of capitulation, is just received. No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
Page 233 - ... sheep. This destruction embraces the Luray Valley and Little Fort Valley, as well as the main Valley. A large number of horses have been obtained, a proper estimate of which I cannot now make. Lieutenant John R. Meigs, my engineer officer, was murdered beyond Harrisonburg, near Dayton. For this atrocious act all the houses within an area of five miles were burned.
Page 217 - We have now ended the sixth day of very heavy fighting. The result, to this time, is much in our favor. Our losses have been heavy, as well as those of the enemy. I think the loss of the enemy must be greater. We have taken over five thousand prisoners by battle, while he has taken from us but few, except stragglers. I PROPOSE TO FIGHT IT OUT ON THIS LINE, IF IT TAKES ALL SUMMER.
Page 29 - The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts ; but, beyond what may be necessary for these objects, there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere.
Page 256 - July 14, 1890, are legal tender for all debts, public and private, except where otherwise expressly stipulated in the contract. United States notes are legal tender for all debts, public and private, except duties on imports and interest on the public debt.
Page 29 - I therefore consider that in view of the Constitution and the laws the Union is unbroken, and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States.
Page 247 - The officers to give their individual paroles not to take up arms against the government of the United States until properly exchanged ; and each company or regimental commander to sign a like parole for the men of their commands.