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The Daily Dispatch: July 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], The lines East of the Blue Ridge — affairs in the Valley. (search)
but to inflict wholesome punishment upon them whenever they undertook an adventure. In short, our foe is more than ever embarrassed by the magnitude of his attempt to crush the rebellion. He is in a cul de sac--a blind alley, and cannot see his way out. Our recognition by Europe will no doubt come to increase his confusion and his difficulties. Coerced recruits may fill skeleton regiments — Lincoln may boast and bluster, and Seward he and spin his artful webs — the satraps who emulate Butler and Slack may essay to crush the spirit of a few communities by cruelty and brutality, but it will be all in vain. These things cannot mend the dislocated vertebræ of the most hideous monster that ever shocked mankind. It is for us, by our energy and bravery, by our constancy and vigilance, to complete his destruction, now so plainly foreshadowed in the signs of the times. A consummation so glorious, so beneficial to humanity, is worth our most powerful exertions. Government nor people s
keenest sorrow. General Mitchell's villainous misconduct is a national calamity. It must pierce with sorrow the heart of every patriot as of every man. Gen. Butler and the women of New Orleans. The following letter from Gen. Butler, explaining his reasons for issuing the celebrated order regarding the ladies of New OrlGen. Butler, explaining his reasons for issuing the celebrated order regarding the ladies of New Orleans, has been received in Boston: Headq'rs Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, July 2, 1862. My Dear Sir: I am as jealous of the good opinion of my friends as I am careless of the slanders of my enemies, and your kind expressions in regard to Order No. 28 leads me to say a word to you on the subject. That it evermy order. I can only say that I would issue it again, under like circumstances. Again thanking you for your kind interest. I am, truly, your friend, Benj. f. Butler, Major General Commanding. Contraband arms for New Orleans. The steamer Blackstone, which was to have sailed from New York for New Orleans on the