Mr. Andrews preached an excellent sermon today to a good congregation. A number of soldiers present. He proposes to give a lecture or talk on Tuesday evening about the recent war movements at Rich Mountain, Laurel Hill, Cheat River &c.
Peggy's comments:
I've been wondering about Mr. E. B. Andrews who sometimes gives sermons but also gives lectures. He was Professor Ebenezer Baldwin Andrews who was born in Connecticut in 1821. He was a student at Marietta College and later was a Professor of Geology there. He was also a minister and the still-standing First Presbyterian Church in Marietta has a stained glass window dedicated to him because he drew up the paper that caused the church to organize in 1865. As of July 21, 1861, Andrews was still teaching and preaching in Marietta but he would soon join the Ohio 36th Volunteer Infantry and serve as a Colonel. After the war, he was a member of the Ohio State Geological Corps.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Saturday July 20
The struggle at Manassas Junction has begun. A severe fight at Bull Run. Col. Norton of the ___________regiment O.V. M. was wounded in a fight on the Kanawha and fell into the enemy's hands, also four other officers who contrary to orders went unattended to see the fight and were captured.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Friday, July 19
Kate went up to the station with Lucy. She saw a coffin enwrapped in an American Flag on the cars, and was told it contained the body of one killed lately in battle but could not learn the name. How many hearts must bleed because of the guilty ambition which has originated this shameful rebellion. God pity the mourners. Lucy speaks of one young fellow who was long sick in the hospital at Marietta and who was quite a favorite with his nurses, who on his convalescence went to join his regiment in Virginia and was killed the first night while on duty.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Thursday July 18
Kate went to see Maggie in the forenoon and I went up in the afternoon. She does not regain her strength. Lucy came home with Lizzie to spend the night. Little Sarah seemed pleased to be at home again. Eliza Carlin came to see Nancy.
It is said that Johnson retreats before Patterson. I see it stated in the Gazette that Judge Jackson of Parkersburg, an officer in the rebel service was killed at Cheat River, another Jackson was severely wounded and two more made prisoners, all belonging to the same family. A letter from William today. He thinks Congress will not adjourn this week. From his letter I infer that W. H. Seward, our Secretary of State is not much of a war man. I am glad to find that William is making acquaintances. He went to Washington not knowing more than half a dozen persons in the city.
The papers talk of a a probable battle by Saturday, at or near Manassas Junction where the enemy are concentrated in force. Mr. Andrews returned from Virginia.
Peggy's comments:
Amidst all the war news, Julia and the women of the family were also concerned about the health of Maggie Voris, Lizzie Voris Cutler's sister.
William Henry Seward won a seat in the New York State Senate in 1830, served as governor from 1838-1940, and US Senator from 1849-1861. He was outspoken in his opposition to slavery, which probably prevented him from being the Republican nominee for President in 1860 (Republican politicians thought that he was too radical and that the swing states would not vote for him). When Lincoln appointed Seward Secretary of State, Seward expected to have extensive influence in foreign affairs. He was willing to wage war against European powers if they favored the South, but Lincoln opposed that so Seward worked to prevent European recognition of the Confederacy. Julia's comment that Seward i"s not much of a war man," may refer to his early attempts to work out a compromise to keep the southern states in the Union.
The "probable battle" that Julia refers to was the Battle of Bull Run. the first major land battle of the Civil War which was fought on Sunday, July 21.
It is said that Johnson retreats before Patterson. I see it stated in the Gazette that Judge Jackson of Parkersburg, an officer in the rebel service was killed at Cheat River, another Jackson was severely wounded and two more made prisoners, all belonging to the same family. A letter from William today. He thinks Congress will not adjourn this week. From his letter I infer that W. H. Seward, our Secretary of State is not much of a war man. I am glad to find that William is making acquaintances. He went to Washington not knowing more than half a dozen persons in the city.
The papers talk of a a probable battle by Saturday, at or near Manassas Junction where the enemy are concentrated in force. Mr. Andrews returned from Virginia.
Peggy's comments:
Amidst all the war news, Julia and the women of the family were also concerned about the health of Maggie Voris, Lizzie Voris Cutler's sister.
William Henry Seward won a seat in the New York State Senate in 1830, served as governor from 1838-1940, and US Senator from 1849-1861. He was outspoken in his opposition to slavery, which probably prevented him from being the Republican nominee for President in 1860 (Republican politicians thought that he was too radical and that the swing states would not vote for him). When Lincoln appointed Seward Secretary of State, Seward expected to have extensive influence in foreign affairs. He was willing to wage war against European powers if they favored the South, but Lincoln opposed that so Seward worked to prevent European recognition of the Confederacy. Julia's comment that Seward i"s not much of a war man," may refer to his early attempts to work out a compromise to keep the southern states in the Union.
The "probable battle" that Julia refers to was the Battle of Bull Run. the first major land battle of the Civil War which was fought on Sunday, July 21.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Wednesday July 17
The Gazette of today says that the Grand Army of the United States, with Gen'l Scott and staff crossed the Potomac yesterday. The inspiriting music, the waving of banners and movement of regiments presented a brilliant spectacle witnessed by thousands of interested spectators. It is thought that this movement precedes some decided action by our troops. In Congress Breckenridge, last year a candidate for the Presidency now openly advocates treason. Vallanchingham of Ohio and Barnet of Kentucky are not better. It is stated in the papers that thousands of Kentuckians notwithstanding the professed state neutrality are joining the southern army. "Whom the Gods would destroy they first make mad" says the heathen proverb. It would seem as if the South was God forsaken and allowed to sow the wind that they may reap the whirlwind.
Lizzie, Marion and little Sarah went to town on the evening train under Ephe's escort. Mrs. W. D. Bailey called. I wrote to Jane in Persia.
Peggy's comments:
John C. Breckinridge was Vice-President of the United States from 1857-1861 while Buchanan was President. Breckinridge ran for President against Lincoln and when defeated, he was elected Senator from Kentucky by the Kentucky state legislature. He served from March 4, 1861 until he was expelled from the Senate December 4, 1861, for supporting the South.
Jane Shedd, Julia's niece, was a missionary in Persia. She and her husband and children lived there for many years.
Lizzie, Marion and little Sarah went to town on the evening train under Ephe's escort. Mrs. W. D. Bailey called. I wrote to Jane in Persia.
Peggy's comments:
John C. Breckinridge was Vice-President of the United States from 1857-1861 while Buchanan was President. Breckinridge ran for President against Lincoln and when defeated, he was elected Senator from Kentucky by the Kentucky state legislature. He served from March 4, 1861 until he was expelled from the Senate December 4, 1861, for supporting the South.
Jane Shedd, Julia's niece, was a missionary in Persia. She and her husband and children lived there for many years.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Tuesday, July 16
Today's Gazette gives details of an important victory obtained over the rebel forces by M'Clellan's forces under Gen. Morris at Carrick's Ford on Cheat River eight miles from St. George. The rebels retreated from Laurel Hill first toward Beverly but finding M'Clellan there before them, they retraced their steps until they reached a turnpike leading to St. George. They were pursued by Gen. Morris with the Ohio 14", the Cleveland Artillery, 7" and 9" Indiana regiments. The rebels were commanded by Gen. Robert Selden Garnett once a West Point cadet and a United States officer. Gen. Garnett was killed at Carricks Ford. His army of 5000 Georgians, Carolinians, and eastern Virginians, was completely routed, 25 known to be killed, many bodies carried off. Forty loaded wagons, all their horses and camp equipage fell into our hands, and more prisoners than could be taken care of. Our own entire loss was four, all belonging to the Ohio 14". Two regimental banners were taken & several Virginia officers and four Georgia Captains and lieutenants. It is thought that this defeat will dishearten Secessionists in Virginia.
Peggy's comments:
The battle at Corrick's Ford might seem like a skirmish in comparison to battles that were to follow. I can't say whether the Secessionists were disheartened, but what did happen was that the Confederate army was driven from western Virginia and the Federals held that territory and its east-west railroads for the duration of the war. This early victory for McClellan contributed to the decision by Lincoln to name George McClellan commander of the Army of the Potomac. It might be said that his victory at Corrick's Ford was the high point of McClellan's military career.
Peggy's comments:
The battle at Corrick's Ford might seem like a skirmish in comparison to battles that were to follow. I can't say whether the Secessionists were disheartened, but what did happen was that the Confederate army was driven from western Virginia and the Federals held that territory and its east-west railroads for the duration of the war. This early victory for McClellan contributed to the decision by Lincoln to name George McClellan commander of the Army of the Potomac. It might be said that his victory at Corrick's Ford was the high point of McClellan's military career.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Monday, July 15
Five of the soldiers, three months men from Camp Dennison, were here to breakfast. They are to take the place of the Eggleston Guards in guarding the railroad. They are under Capt. Pierce. The Fannie M'Burnee one day last week was boarded by Jenkins and 35 secessionists at Green Bottom and robbed of some revolvers, swords &c. In the Kanawha Valley, secession carries a high hand. Union men flee for life and with their families conceal themselves in the woods. In two instances, it is said children have been born in caves. The property of loyal citizens has been ruthlessly destroyed.
Peggy's notes:
When Abraham Lincoln's initial call for volunteers went out, some men enlisted in regiments for a period of 3 months time. At the end of the three months, many regiments were reorganized and many men reinlisted for longer period, often three years.
The Fanny McBurney was a steamboat built in nearby Harmar, Ohio in 1860. I can't find a picture of that particular boat, but it was undoubtedly similar to this one:
Peggy's notes:
When Abraham Lincoln's initial call for volunteers went out, some men enlisted in regiments for a period of 3 months time. At the end of the three months, many regiments were reorganized and many men reinlisted for longer period, often three years.
The Fanny McBurney was a steamboat built in nearby Harmar, Ohio in 1860. I can't find a picture of that particular boat, but it was undoubtedly similar to this one:
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