Chapter 38

The Supply of Arms; of Men.--Love of the Union.--Secessionists few.--Efforts to prevent the Final Step.--Views of the People.--Effect on their Agriculture.--Aid from African Servitude.--Answer to the Clamors on the Horrors of Slavery.--Appointment of a Commissary- General.--His Character and Capacity.--Organization, Instruction, and Equipment of the Army.--Action of Congress.--The Law.--Its Signification.--The Hope of a Peaceful Solution early entertained; rapidly diminished.--Further Action of Congress.--Policy of the Government for Peace.--Position of Officers of United States Army.--The Army of the States, not of the Government.--The Confederate Law observed by the Government.--Officers retiring from United States Army.--Organization of Bureaus.