Every man capable of bearing arms at the South was declared to be a soldier, and forced to act as such. All their armies were greatly reenforced, and the most despotic power was granted to enforce discipline and supplies. Beauregard was replaced by Bragg, a man of more ability–of greater powers of organization, of action, and discipline–but naturally exacting and severe, and not possessing the qualities to attract the love of his officers and men.

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