Lieutenant-General Hardee.
A correspondent of the Columbia South Carolinian, writing from Atlanta, August 29, says:‘ It has been known for some time past, to some of us at least, that Lieutenant-General William J. Hardee had tendered his resignation in consequence of the ungenerous attacks upon General Johnston and his campaign by the friends of the Administration. General Hardee having endorsed the conduct of General Johnston throughout the long and tedious campaign, looked upon these unnecessary assaults as an indirect attack upon him as an officer; and, feeling that they were alike unjust to himself and his former commander, felt constrained to retire from a field where his services and worth was not recognized. The country, and especially the Army of Tennessee, will rejoice in the report that an appeal to his patriotism by his countless friends and admirers has caused him to withdraw the same. Be that as it may, we know that he is still in command of his veteran corps, and, as ever, holds the post of honor. Amid all the unfortunate bickering among our generals here, no taint of suspicion or foul-mouthed slander has been breathed against him; and to-day, in all the various organization with which he has been connected, none are more beloved than this gray haired veteran. Ever occupying the post of honor and of danger, and calm and fearless in the knowledge of his own intrinsic worth, he has stood, not only the storms of battle, but also the broils of petty and malignant warfare, waged for and against the leaders of the Army of the West, calmly looking forward to his country's interest, without a thought of personal advancement; and when twice offered a position that would give greater scope to his powers and ambition, he modestly declined the promotion, preferring to remain with the gallant men whom he had led so long and so well; and, following so closely upon the removal of General Johnston, who, whatever may be said of his ability and policy, certainly was idolized by the army, I tremble to think of what the result would have been.
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