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J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 12 (search)
med self-poised in the midst of disasters, which he acknowledged had befallen us. And he admitted that there had been errors in our war policy. We had attempted operations on too extensive a scale, thus diffusing our powers which should have been concentrated. I like these candid confessions. They augur a different policy hereafter, and we may hope for better results in the future. We must all stand up for our country. Mr. Hunter has resigned, and taken his place in the Senate. February 23 At last we have the astounding tidings that Donelson has fallen, and Buckner, and 9000 men, arms, stores, everything are in possession of the enemy! Did the President know it yesterday? Or did the Secretary keep it back till the new government (permanent) was launched into existence? Wherefore? The Southern people cannot be daunted by calamity! Last night it was still raining-and it rained all night. It was a lugubrious reception at the President's mansion. But the President h
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXIII. February, 1863 (search)
tape will win the day, even if our cause be lost. Our soldiers must be fed and clothed according to the rules and regulations, or suffer and perish for the want of food and clothing! I have some curiosity to learn what the President has indorsed, or may indorse, on the paper sent him by Mr. Lyons, signed by half the members of Congress. Will he simply refer it to the Secretary? Then what will the Secretary do? My friends in Congress will likewise be curious to learn the result. February 23 I saw a letter from Gen. Lee to-day, suggesting to the government on appeal to the Governors of the States to aid more directly in recruiting the armies. He says the people habitually expect too much from the troops now in the field; that because we have gained many victories, it does not follow that we shall always gain them; that the legitimate fruits of victory have hitherto been lost, for the want of numbers on our side; and, finally, that all those who fail to go to the field at
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXXV. February, 1864 (search)
incorrect, from the fact that he received a letter from his son, then at Woodstock, dated subsequent to the capture of the train on that road; and he is satisfied that the articles shown him belonged to some of the parties above mentioned. February 23 Bright and pleasant. A letter from Gen. Maury indicates now that Mobile is surely to be attacked. He says they may force a passage at Grant's Pass, which is thirty miles distant; and the fleet may pass the forts and reach the lower bayho has published a pamphlet against the President. Mr. Pollard sees his enemy with three golden stars on each side of his collar. The retreat of Sherman seems to be confirmed. Gen. Beauregard sends the following dispatch: Charleston, February 23d-2.15 P. M. To Gen. S. Cooper. The latest reports from Gen. Finnegan give no particulars of the victory at Occum Pond, except that he has taken all of the enemy's artillery, some 500 or 600 stand of small arms already collected, and that the
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 48 (search)
he enemy, when the city will certainly fall into their hands. He says Gen. Bragg's orders regarding its removal are wholly disregarded; and he implores the President to prevent its falling into the enemy's hands, and disgracing his State as Georgia was disgraced by the cotton taken at Savannah. He says these speculators have an understanding with the enemy. The President indorses, simply, For attention.-J. D. I bought quarter ounce early York cabbage-seed to day at $10 per ounce. February 23 Raining; the most inclement February for years. It is stated that Gen. J. E. Johnston has been replaced in command of the army in front of Sherman; a blunder, for Beauregard's friends will raise a clamor. Grant's men fired salutes yesterday in honor of the day-22dand had the Richmond papers read to them by order of Gen. Grant-accounts of the fall of Charleston. Our government will continue this fatal policy of allowing easy communication between Richmond and the enemy, begun b