the fore part of the day, was gallantly made, and the enemy further repulsed. At the points thus gained, night having come on, all the troops encamped for the night, feeling that a complete victory would crown their efforts at an early hour in the morning. This morning, at a very early hour, a note was received from General Buckner, under a flag of truce, proposing an armistice."

General Buckner's "note" to Grant on this occasion read as follows:

"SIR: In consideration of all the circumstances governing the present situation of affairs at this station, I propose to the commanding officer of the Federal forces the appointment of commissioners, to agree upon terms of capitulation of the forces and post under my command, and in that view suggest an armistice until twelve o'clock to-day.”

To which General Grant replied:

"SIR: Yours of this date proposing armistice and appointment of commissioners to settle terms of capitulation, is just received. No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works."

General Buckner surrendered at once his claims to Fort Donelson, with about fifteen thousand prisoners, forty pieces of artillery, and a large amount of stores, horses, mules, and other public property.

After the fall of Fort Donelson, Sherman congratulated Grant warmly on his success, and Grant replied:

"I feel under many obligations to you for the kind terms of your letter, and hope that should an opportunity occur, you will earn for yourself that promotion which you are kind enough to say belongs to me. I care nothing for promotion so long as our arms are successful, and no political appointments are made.”

This was the beginning of a friendship destined thereafter never to flag, to stand the test of apparent rivalry and

public censure, to remain firm under trials such as few friendships were ever subjected to, to become warmer as often as it was sought to be interrupted, and in hours of extraordinary anxiety and responsibility and care, to afford a solace and a support that were never lacking when the need arose.

The Race-Parallel Generals-On a Four-Year Race Grant Comes In Ahead.

The following table exhibits the relative position of General Grant on May 17, 1861, with the others of the same rank, appointed on the same day, and how each of these generals was employed towards the close of the war. It will be noted that U. S. Grant stood No. 17-just half way down the list at the time he received his brigadier-general's commission. Before the war closed, General Grant was commanding as much territory and as many troops as all the other thirty-three generals combined:

General Grant's Words to the "Grand Army."

After General Grant's investment with almost unlimited authority, he utters the following words to the men in the field:

"The major-general commanding this department desires to impress upon all officers, the importance of preserving good order and discipline among these troops and the armies of the West, during their advance into Tennessee and the Southern States.

"Let us show to our fellow-citizens of these states, that we come merely to crush out this rebellion, and to restore to them peace and the benefits of the Constitution and the Union, of which they have been deprived by selfish and unprincipled leaders. They have been told that we come to oppress and plunder. By our acts we will undeceive them. We will prove to them that we come to restore, not to violate, the Constitution and the laws. In restoring to them the glorious flag of the Union, we will assure them that they shall enjoy, under its folds, the same protection of life and property as in former days.

"Soldiers! Let no excesses on your part tarnish the glory of our arms! The orders heretofore issued from this department in regard to pillaging, marauding, and the destruction of private property, and the stealing and concealment of slaves, must be strictly enforced. It does not belong to the military to decide upon the relation of master and slave. Such questions must be settled by the civil courts.

"No fugitive slave will, therefore, be admitted within our lines or camps, except when especially ordered by the general commanding. Women and children, merchants, farmers, and all persons not in arms, are to be regarded as non-combatants, and are not to be molested, either in their persons or property. If, however, they assist and aid the enemy, they become belligerents, and will be treated as such. As they violate the laws of war, they will be made to suffer the penalties of such violation.

"Military stores and public property of the enemy must be surrendered; and any attempt to conceal such property by fraudulent transfer or otherwise will be punished. But no private property will be touched, unless by order of the general commanding.

"Whenever it becomes necessary, forced contributions for supplies and subsistence for our troops will be made. Such