[Homer_J_Simpson]

The Great Insurrection: Important from the Seat of Army Operations – 2-3
Movements of Ohio Troops – 3
The Rebels in Need of Artillery – 3
Southern News from Louisville – 3
War Excitement in Pennsylvania: Preparations in the Mountain Districts – 3-4
Editorial: The Defences of Washington – 4
Editorial: The Great Exhibition of 1862 – 4-5
Remember Those that are In Bonds – 5
A Transatlantic Solution of the American Problem – 5
The State of the Country – 5
Important from Missouri: From Jefferson City – 5

[allendale]

What is interesting is that so many “leaders” were elevated on both sides after they had some minor success or were credited incorrectly with good outcomes. It was the Peter principle in action. Most of these men were befuddled and not worthy of their prestigous appointments. They inevitably failed badly and the troopps suffered the most. Out of the carnage came real, competent leaders like Sherman, Grant, Lee, Longstreet, AP Hill ,Jackson and Stuart. The South initially were better judges of leadership. Many died however before competent military men took control. Sadly this is being repeated in today’s political pole climbing military.