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th armies have rested from the strife to-day. The dead have to be buried, the wounded have to be cared for, shattered regiments and brigades have to be reorganized, and fresh plans to be devised — This requires time, and the men require rest — There can be no doubt that Grant's troops were well supplied with liquor before they entered the battle, many of the prisoners, including more than one Colonel, were in a state of intoxication when taken. It rained last night and again to day. May 14th. There has been a good deal of shelling and picket firing to-day and at one time a renewal of the strife seemed to be imminent. The New York Herald urges the recall of Grant and his army to the north side of the Rappahannock. Will be go? We hear that the movement upon Richmond from City Point and he Peninsula has failed to accomplish its purpose; that being true what can Grant hope to gain by pressing further in this direction? It is said he started with 92,000 muskets; if he can m