CHAPTER XIII.. Civil and Military Intrigues.

CIVIL AND MILITARY INTRIGUES. War Legislators--Medal Voted to General Grant--New Year's Receptions at the White House and at the Residences of Officials--General Grant Promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant-General--He Leads the Army of the Potomac Through Terrific Battles to Victory--Resignation of Mr. Chase as Secretary of the Treasury--His Appointment as Chief- Justice--Presidential Scheming.