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The Daily Dispatch: October 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], Confederate account of the battle of Lukas. (search)
Confederate account of the battle of Lukas. A correspondent of the Jackson Mississippian, gives the following account of the fight near Lukas (a Northern story of which we publish in another part of this paper:) Friday morning, Col. Ord sent in a flag demanding the unconditional surrender of General Price's army, stating that the army of Gen. Lee had been destroyed in Virginia; Longstreet and Hill, with their entire divisions captured; that the war was now virtually closed and as he wished to prevent the useless shedding of blood, he demanded an unconditional surrender. That he (Gen. Price) was completely surrounded by an overwhelming, force, and could not escape. General Price replied that whenever the independence of the Southern Confederacy was acknowledged, her rights respected and the Vandal hordes of the North were driven from her soil; that then, and then only, would he and his army be willing and ready to lay down their arms. General Price, in obedience to o
The Daily Dispatch: October 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Handbook of Sovereigns. (search)
able remarks that are made about them behind their backs. We are satisfied that the public do not appreciate the full value of gentlemen whose characteristic modesty prevents them from pushing themselves forward. Without their gay uniforms, our streets would wear a sombre and monotonous aspect, and our girls would not have a bean, except some wretched civilian, who, in these days, is not held in as high esteem as a cow. Moreover, in a military point of view, the presence of unemployed martial personages gives a feeling of confidence to the citizens, who feel sure that a capital must be safe which is occupied by such defenders. Should the Yankees attempt a diversion the services of these warriors, who have themselves afforded much innocent diversion to the populace, will be invaluable. It will require a Northern army at least two hundred thousand strong to make men give up the city of Richmond who have stuck to the capital when even Gen. Lee and Stonewall Jackson have deserted it.
The Daily Dispatch: October 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], An army Anecdote. (search)
kon there is room enough for both of us." The Doctor manifested some displeasure at this very unsatisfactory reply; but proceeded immediately to clear the ground for the reception of wounded soldiers. Presently a courier rode up exclaiming, "Dispatches for General Lee" The supposed straggler immediately arose and received them. Dr. Palmer was astonished and chagrined, and commenced a retreat, when Gen. Lee observing him, cried out: "Don't leave, Major, there is room enough for both of us. " ckon there is room enough for both of us." The Doctor manifested some displeasure at this very unsatisfactory reply; but proceeded immediately to clear the ground for the reception of wounded soldiers. Presently a courier rode up exclaiming, "Dispatches for General Lee" The supposed straggler immediately arose and received them. Dr. Palmer was astonished and chagrined, and commenced a retreat, when Gen. Lee observing him, cried out: "Don't leave, Major, there is room enough for both of us. "