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The Daily Dispatch: November 26, 1861., [Electronic resource], Malevolent imputation Answered. (search)
piquant allusions to the "events of the day," such as the little affair at Lees burg, &c., &c. In reply to a remark made by one of our party in reference to the negroes of the neighborhood, one of the Federal gentlemen asserted their skill in playing "poker," whereupon it was suggested to him that they had acquired the habit since they parted company with us, pleasantly insinuating that "evil associations corrupt good morals." We were courteously received by every officer we met, except Gen. Mansfield, whose bitterness of feeling and acerbity of temper were most rudely exhibited. But I will not trespass further on your space. Should this reply to the false statement of the Herald's humanitarian correspondent at Newport News chance to meet that worthy's eye, he may rest assured that the "old lady" is now with her master and mistress, contented and comfortable, and by no means desirous of renewing her acquaintance with her Yankee friends — the despoilers of that "old homestead" sh