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The Daily Dispatch: August 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], Stuart cavalry Again in the enemy rear. (search)
d, that he might be ready for accidents. He read the dispatch of Gen. H. to the Secretary of War, wherein he stated that at a certain period of the engagement he made "a novel movement." "Now," said the interrupter, "what do you say to that?" "Nothing," answered the orator. "That proves nothing." "It don't, don't it. What is the meaning of 'novel,' I should like to know! If you can't tell, I will do it you." So, running his hand into his pocket a second time, he produced a small pocket Walker, one of the weapons he had brought for the expected combat "Now," continued he, "what is the meaning of 'novel!' Why, it means, according to this dictionary, 'a small tale.'" There was no such thing as resisting this rally. The laugh was turned against the speaker, and he retired, confounded and discomfited. Now, like the speaker on this occasion, we have no conception of the true meaning of the "small-tail movement." From the sound, however, we presume it must indicate some very
The Daily Dispatch: August 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], Later from the North. (search)
Thug and thieving memory, the editor did not interrupt his reading; but when he set down the proof he requested Mr. Stith to leave the office, and instructed the guards not to permit him to enter the office again. The next incident was this: Judge Walker, the ex-editor of the Delta, desired that card be published in the paper announcing that he was not responsible for the changed sentiments of the journal. The new editor took the ground that a traitor had no rights which a Union soldier was bound to respect, and therefore forbid the publication of the card. This went on for three days. Finally, Walker called at the editorial office of the Delta, when, with haughty tone, he demanded as a right to have his repudiating card inserted. A keen colloquy ensued, which Capt. Clark brought to a close in the following language: "You presume on the forbearance of the Commanding General, who, though you are a traitor, has permitted you to go at large. You also come in here and demand edi