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An Unheralded Victory on the Richmond Lines.-Apocrypha of the News-
papers.-Remarkable and Brilliant Appearance of Field's Division at the
Surrender.-What the Federal General Meade said of "the Rebels,"
CHAPTER XLVII.
MAJ.-GEN. ROBERT E. RODES.
520
Graduates at the Virginia Military Institute.-A civil engineer in Alabama.—
Elected to a Professor's chair in the Virginia Military Institute.-Com-
mands a Brigade at Seven Pines.-Gallantry at Chancellorsville.-Ap-
plauded on the field by Stonewall Jackson.-Killed at Winchester.-A
touching tribute to his memory,
CHAPTER XLVIII.
MAJ.-GEN. ARNOLD ELZEY.
524
A captain in the United States Army.-His surrender of the Augusta Arsenal
to the State of Georgia.-"The Blucher of Manassas."-Services in the
Shenandoah Valley.-Wounded at Gaines' Mills.-His successful command
527
of the Department of Richmond,
CHAPTER XLIX.
MAJ.-GEN. SAM JONES.
Early military services in the field, at West Point and at Washington.—
Appointed on Gen. Beauregard's staff.-Commands Bartow's Brigade.—
Ordered to Pensacola.-Various services on the Western theatre of the
War.-Commands the Trans-Alleghany Department.-Relieves Gen. Beau-
regard at Charleston.-Defence of Tallahassee.-Breadth and variety of
530
his military experience,
CHAPTER L.
MAJ.-GEN. JOHN B. GORDON.
Appearance of a new hero in the last year of the war.—Ancestral stock of
John B. Gordon.-"The Racoon Roughs."-The 6th Alabama at Seven
Pines.-Personal heroism of Col. Gordon.-At South Mountain.-His
bloody and picturesque figure on the field of Sharpsburg.-Gen. Gordon as
an orator.-A soldier's commentary on his eloquence.-His part in the
Pennsylvania campaign.-A telling speech to Yankee women. His coun-
sels at Gettysburg. His splendid action in the Wilderness.-A night attack
upon the enemy.-Gen. Gordon rides through the enemy's lines.-His
glorious counter-charge at Spottsylvania Court-House.-His part in the
Valley campaign of 1864.-A novel and interesting version of the battle
of Cedar Creek.-Gen. Gordon's plan of attack rejected or not executed
by Gen. Early.-His position and figure in the last scene at Appomattox
Court-House.-Review of his military services.-A representative of the
"Young South."-His admirable sentiment and advice since the sur-
535
render,
CHAPTER LI.
MAJ.-GEN, FITZHUGH LEE.
A grandson of "Light Horse Harry."—A "wild" youth.-Tricks at West
Point.-Desperate fights with Indians.-His early services in the Confed-
eracy.-Chivalrous incident at the Second Manassas.-Services in the
Maryland campaign.-Action of Kelly's Ford.--With Jackson at Chancel-
lorsville.--Reorganization of the cavalry commands in Virginia.-A com-
plimentary letter from Gen. Robert E. Lee.-Fitzhugh Lee's division in the
campaign of 1864-5.-Spottsylvania Court-House.-Yellow Tavern.-
Reams' Station.-Five Forks.-Conduct of the cavalry on the retreat.-
Personal recollections of Fitzhugh Lee, 549
CHAPTER LII.
BRIG.-GEN. HENRY A. WISE.
An extraordinary excitement in Richmond.-The days of the Secession Con-
vention.--Wise's idea of "fighting in the Union." -His style of eloquence
in the Convention.-A remarkable conversation in his hotel.-His rhetori-
cal bravura.-Short-sighted vanity of the South-Gen. Wise's campaign in
Western Virginia.-The disaster of Roanoke Island.-Gen. Wise relieved
from censure.--Death of his son.—An affecting scene.-Interview between
Gen. Wise and Secretary Randolph.-His command in South Carolina.-
At Petersburg. -Gen. Wise's fame as a soldier.-His mental gifts.--Marks
of an afflicted intellect.-His tribute to the private soldiers of the Con-
federacy, 559
CHAPTER LIII.
BRIG.-GEN. TURNER ASHBY.
Definition of Chivalry.-Its peculiarities and virtues.-A notable picture of
chivalric courage.-Turner Ashby's family.-His early life.-He raises a
regiment of cavalry.-His famous white steed.-Death of his brother.--The
devotion of Ashby.-Habits and appearance of the cavalier.-Purity of his
life.--Adventure with the enemy at Winchester.-Ashby on the retreat
from Kernstown.-Chased by the enemy.-His horse killed.-Promoted
a Brigadier. His limited military education.—A scene around the camp-
fires.-Dramatic death of Ashby.-Gen. Jackson's tribute to his memory.—
Honours to the deceased cavalier.-His place in history, 573
CHAPTER LIV.
LIEUT.-GEN. LEONIDAS POLK.
Exchange of the Bishopric of Louisiana for a military command.-Reasons
why Bishop Polk resigned his holy calling for arms.-Reflections on the
ethics of war.--Bishop Polk a graduate of West Point.-Adventures as a
Missionary Bishop in Western wilds.-Flatboat-men and gamblers.-Gen.
Polk wins the victory of Belmont.-A serious accident.-Battle of Shiloh.
-The battle of Perrysville fought under Gen. Polk's direction.-His adven-
ture with an Indiana Colonel.-Interesting incident in the battle of Mur-
freesboro.-Gen. Polk's conduct at Chickamauga.-Censured by Gen.
Bragg.-Transferred to command in the Southwest.-He frustrates Sher-
man's expedition.-Returned to the Army of Tennessee.-His death at
Marietta. Anecdotes illustrative of his character, 587
CHAPTER LV.
MAJ.-GEN. JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE.
His life anteriour to the War.-His career in Congress.--Elected Vice-Presi-
dent of the United States.-Democratic candidate for the Presidency,
1860.-The electoral and popular vote of that canvass.- -Address to the
people of Kentucky.-Last service in the United States Senate.-Bold
speech there against the Administration.-Remarks upon Andrew John-
son's resolution.-Excited debate with Senator Baker.-Flight of Mr.
Breckinridge from Kentucky.-His farewell counsels to her people.—
Appointed Brigadier-General.-Gallantry at Shiloh.—His expedition
against Baton Rouge.-Causes of its failure.-At Murfreesboro." The
Bloody Crossing of Stono River."--At Chickamauga.—Memorial of the
Western commanders to the Richmond Congress.-Gen. Breckinridge's
command in Southwestern Virginia.—He is made Secretary of War.-
Accompanies President Davis in his flight from Richmond.-Last Council of
the Confederate leaders.-Gen. Breckinridge escapes from the country.—
Reflections upon his services and character,
CHAPTER LVI.
MAJ.-GEN. MANSFIELD LOVELL.
601
His early life and politics.-Story of the fall of New Orleans.-Importance of its
line of water-defence.-Gen. Lovell's hands tied by red tape at Richmond.-Not
to blame for the disaster. His gallant services after the loss of New Orleans.
—President Davis refuses to give him a command under Johnston,
CHAPTER LVII.
MAJ.-GEN. EARL VAN DORN.
621
His capture of Federal troops in Texas at the beginning of the war.-Temporary
command in North Virginia.-Assigned to the Trans-Mississippi.-Battle of
Elk Horn.-Correspondence with Gen. Curtis on civilized warfare.-Gen. Van
Dorn crosses the Mississippi River.-The Department of Louisiana.-Heroism
of the first defence of Vicksburg.-Battle of Corinth.-Gen. Van Dorn_re-
moved from command.-His reflections on the sentence.-His command of
calvary.-Destroys Grant's depot of supplies at Holly Springs.-Dies by the
hand of private violence.-His genius as a commander,
CHAPTER LVIII.
BRIG.-GEN. BENJAMIN M'CULLOCH.
627
Early romance of his life.-His fame as a hunter and pioneer.-Service in the
Texan war of independence.-Battle of San Jacinto.--The Mexican War.-
Adventure at Buena Vista.-Appointed United States Marshal for Texas.-
His life in Washington City.-His appearance and manners at the capital.-
Relations to President Buchanan.-Seizes the property and arms of the
United States at San Antonio.-Surrender of Gen. Twiggs.-McCulloch's
command in the Indian Territory.-His part in Price's Missouri campaign.—
Defects of his military character.-Killed in the battle of Elk Horn,
CHAPTER LIX.
MAJ.-GEN. JOHN H. MORGAN.
637
Morgan raises a company in the Mexican war. "The Captain."-His natural
aptitude for arms. His personal appearance.--His escape from Kentucky.-
A trick on the enemy. His early services on Green River.-How he cap-
tured six Federals.-Adventure with a telegraph operator. His first expe-
dition into Kentucky.-A new engine of war.-Freaks of the telegraph.
The affair of Hartsville. His expedition through Kentucky, Indiana and
Ohio. Its captures and ravages.-Gen. Morgan a prisoner.-Cruelty and
indignities of the enemy.-His escape from the Ohio penitentiary.-Detailed
account of his escape and travel through the enemy's lines.-An ovation at
Richmond. His new command on the Virginia border.-Disfavour and
prejudice of the Government.-Gen. Morgan's last expedition into Kentucky.
—Its defeat.-Affair of Mt. Sterling.-Cruel slanders of Gen. Morgan.-At-
tempts an expedition to Bull Gap, East Tennessee.-Surprised and killed by
the enemy.-Different versions of his death.-A brief review of his cam-
paigns, 645
CHAPTER LX.
LIEUT.-GEN. JOHN B. HOOD.
Peculiar glory of the soldier-State of Texas.-Early recollections in the war
of "Hood and his Texans."-Hood's cavalry command on the Peninsula.-
Commands the Texas brigade.-The peculiar Lewes of Gaines' Mills.-Gen.
Hood in the battle of Sharpsburg." The two Little Giant Brigades.".
Gen. Lee's opinion of Texas soldiers "in tight places."-Gen. Hood wound-
ed at Gettysburg and at Chickamauga.-Commands a corps in Johnston's
army.-Remarkable letter to the War Department.-Appointed Command-
ing General of the Army of Tennessee.-An ascent in rank, but a fall in
reputation.-A list of errours in the Georgia-Tennessee campaign.-Failure
of that campaign.--Magnanimous confession of Gen. Hood.-His chivalry.-
His admirable military figure, 663
CHAPTER LXI.
LIEUT.-GEN. STEPHEN D. LEE,
His ancestry in South Carolina.-His service in the United States Army.-
Aide to Gen. Beauregard at Fort Sumter.-Commands Virginia Cavalry.-
Assigned to Artillery.-Gallant and important action of his batteries at
Second Manassas.-Anecdote illustrating the spirit of that day.-Gen. Lee
in command at Vicksburg.-Extraordinary compliment from President
Davis.--Gen. Lee repulses Sherman at Chickasaw Bayou.-Battle of Baker's
Creek.-Wonderful escape of Gen. Lee in the retreat.-Siege of Vicksburg.
-Action of the 22d June, 1863.-Heroism of Texan soldiers.-Gen. Lee
commands the cavalry in Mississippi.-His operations against Sherman.-
He commands the Southwestern Department.-Raids of the enemy.-
Assignment of Gen. Lee to Hood's Army.-The Tennessee campaign.-
Gen. Lee protects the retreat.-Reflections upon his extraordinary
career,
674
CHAPTER LXII.
MAJ.-GEN. PATRICK R. CLEBURNE.
His first military experience as a private in the British Army.-Campaign,
under Hardee, in Missouri.-His part in the Kentucky campaign.-Gallant-
ry at Murfreesboro.-Splendid conduct of his division at Chickamauga.-
Affairs with the enemy at Tunnel Hill and Ringgold.-Gen. Cleburne's
last order in the battle of Franklin.-Effect of his death on the army.-His
qualites as a commander.-His honour.-Anecdotes of the camp.-The
society or order of "Comrades of the Southern Cross."-The battle-flag of
Cleburne's division, 688
CHAPTER LXIII.
LIEUT.-GEN. JOSEPH WHEELER.
Services in the United States Army.-His command of cavalry under Gen.
Bragg.-Important service at Murfreesboro.-Desperate encounter with
the enemy at Shelbyville.-Personal gallantry of Gen. Wheeler.-His
famous raid into Tennessee.-Summary of services in the Western Army.
-Operations of Wheeler's cavalry on Sherman's march through Georgia.-
Gen. Wheeler's farewell address to his troops.-What he accomplished in
the war. His career and genius, 695
CHAPTER LXV.
BRIG.-GEN. FELIX K. ZOLLICOFFER.
His early life as a politician and member of Congress.-Appointed a Brigadier-
General in the Confederate States Army.—His leniency to the people of
East Tennessee.-At Cumberland Gap.-Letter to Governor Magoffin.-
The "wild-cat" stampede.-Killed in the battle of Mill Springs.—How the
ehemy insulted his corpse.-His character.-Extraordinary public regret
of his death, 705
CHAPTER LXVI.
LIEUT.-GEN. ALEXANDER P. STEWART.
Fame as a scholar and instructor.-His different Professorships.-First ser-
vices in the Confederate States Army.-Various commands in the West.-
Memorable action of his division at New Hope Church.-A compliment
from Gen. Johnston.-A review of his .character.-A tribute from one of
the most distinguished scholars of the South,
CHAPTER LXVII.
MAJ.-GEN. BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM,
711
His military services in Mexico.-His popularity at home.-Commands in the
West.-Adventure in the battle of Belmont.-Record of his division in the
Army of Tennessee.-Anecdote, illustrating his fighting qualities,
CHAPTER LXVIII.
MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM B. BATE.
718
Enlists as a private in the Mexican War.-His distinction there.—Public hon-
ours in Tennessee.-Colonel of the 2d Tennessee Regiment.—Curious plan
to capture the Federal fleet in the Potomac.-His extraordinary and suc-
cessful appeal to the Tennessee soldiers to re-enlist for the war.-Sent to
the army of Gen. A. S. Johnston.—A compliment to his command.—In the
battle of Shiloh.-Promotion of Gen. Bate.-Action of Hoover's Gap.-An
admirable sentiment to a political convention.-At_Chickamauga.-Re-
organization of the Army of Tennessee.-Record of Bate's division.-Its
part in Hood's campaign.-How its line was broken in the battle of Nash-
ville.-Explanations of this disaster.-At Bentonville.-The surrender.—
Gen. Bate a wanderer.—Returns to Tennessee.-His political sentiments
after the war, 722
CHAPTER LXIX.
LIEUT.-GEN. WADE HAMPTON.
An Englishman's remark on the military aptitude of the Southern planter.—
Wealth and culture of Wade Hampton.-The Hampton Legion.-Its mettle
tried at Manassas.-Gen. Hampton in the campaign of 1862.-Detached
enterprises against the enemy.--In the battle of Brandy Station.-Wounded