CHAPTER XIX.

Personal unpopularity--American naval officers--A gun levelled at me in fun--Increase of odium against me--Success of the Hatteras expedition--General Scott and M‘Clellan--M‘Clellan on his camp-bed--General Scott’s pass refused--Prospect of an attack on Washington--Skirmishing--Anonymous letters--General Halleck--General M‘Clellan and the Sabbath--Rumoured death of Jefferson Davis--Spread of my unpopularity--An offer for my horse--Dinner at the Legation--Discussion on Slavery 320