. The great American book of biography . and purposes are hostile to slavery. After Mr. Lincolns inauguration on March 4, 1861, the Confederacy wasincreased by the addition of Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee ;Kentucky and Missouri, being divided in opinion, had representatives and armiesin both sections. The eleven Confederate States of America took from the Union nearlyone-half of its inhabited area, and a population of between five and six millionsof whites and about four millions of slaves. Their entire force capable ofactive service numbered 600,000 men. The twenty-four S
. The great American book of biography . and purposes are hostile to slavery. After Mr. Lincolns inauguration on March 4, 1861, the Confederacy wasincreased by the addition of Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee ;Kentucky and Missouri, being divided in opinion, had representatives and armiesin both sections. The eleven Confederate States of America took from the Union nearlyone-half of its inhabited area, and a population of between five and six millionsof whites and about four millions of slaves. Their entire force capable ofactive service numbered 600,000 men. The twenty-four States remaining loyalto the Union had a population of 20,000,000, and the army at the close of thewar numbered 1,050,000; but as the majority of these were scattered on guardduty over a vast region, only 262,000 were in fighting activity. Whilst the Northwas more rich and powerful, it was, nevertheless, more inclined to peace. TheSouth was of a military spirit, accustomed to weapons, and altogether eager for ADVANTAGES OF THE SOUTH. 297. the fray. The soldiers of both sides wereequally brave, resolute, heroic, and devotedto what they respectively deemed a patrioticcause. The Confederates had the advantage inthe outset, because Mr. Floyd, the Secretaryof War under President Buchanan,had dispersed the regular army, com-prising 16,402 officers and men, todistant parts of the country wherethey were not available, and had sentoff the vessels of the navy to foreignstations. •,, /< -/ /rr Many of the old army officers had passed over to the (Iate service, and vast quantitiespons and ammunition had beened from Northern toarsenals now in pos-the seceded army at Indian-been surrendered on &#^ Y-. \m\ THE ARTS OF PEACE AND THE ART OF WAR. Lonleder-of wea-transferr-Southernsession ofA part ofola hadFebruary 18, 1861,by General Twiggs,to the Confederates,and other soldiersguarding our Mexi-( can and Indian fron-iijl tiers were captured,besides several na-vessels and fortress
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