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Miss T. her release on condition of her taking the oath — the alternative being detention "till the war should be ended." This she twice refused, and upon its being a third time offered she replied that "such a proposal was an insult to a Southern lady." Gen. Dix was repeatedly petitioned by Federal officers for her release, once upon the plea of her failing health; but refused, though giving permission for her to go to New York on parole, which she again declined giving. Upon Gens. Dix and Wool exchanging places, the latter immediately ordered Miss T.'s release; but upon reaching Norfolk, being again under Gen. Dix's authority, she found that she would not be permitted to leave that city. Gen. Viele, and the Provost Marshal, Colonel Christenson, who were acquainted with Miss T., exerted themselves in vain to procure her permission to go to Richmond, and it was, we are told, by the advice of the Federal officers, that she finally left Norfolk, running the blockade without difficulty