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The Daily Dispatch: October 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the army of Northern Virginia. (search)
chmond, as a means to an end has in it some appearance of reason, but the taking of Richmond of the end, and an end which is to be relinquished as soon as it is attained does not strike us as in consonance with the logic and spirit of the invasion. It is possible. However, that merely as a matter of pride, the Yankees might be satisfied after the capture of Richmond, to say, "Wayward sisters, depart in peace;" but is it not better to sacrifice pride to humanity to that very humanity which Mr. Van. Buren urges as a reason by stopping the war after the capture of Richmond, and say to the South, "Go in peace" without subjecting both sides to a terrific loss of life for no practical purpose. Whilst we appreciate the superior chivalry and magnanimity of Van Buren and his friends to the Black Republicans let them be assured that the capital of this country will be defended to the last extremity by as heroic and devotion a race of men as breathes on this earth. We believe as he does