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l as for that of numerous unarmed citizens who have been subjected to outrages unparalleled in civilized warfare, will not hesitate, I feel constrained to declare, to resort to retaliation, even to the extent sanctioned by the Jewish law — an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and life for life. I await an answer, containing an explicit declaration of the intentions of the United States Government respecting these prisoners. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, Daniel Ruggles, Brigadier-General Com'g District. To which Gen. Butler replied as follows: Headq's Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, La., July 21, 1862. General: It is the intention of the United States Government to let these men go on their parole, and one of them has been gone more than a week. I have the honor to be your ob't serv't. Benj. F. Butler, Major-General Commanding. Brig. Gen. Ruggles, Com'g at Tangipahoa. A letter from New Orleans gives the following account of the tre
ommunication purporting to be the substance of one recently written by me to you. As I have never before this moment addressed to you a line upon any subject whatever, and as I never to my knowledge, had the pleasure of exchanging even a word with you, I have only to say, with regard to the above, that if you have received one of the kind, it is a forgery, and alone worthy of the vulgar and ridiculous person who conceived it. Very respectfully, your ob't servant, L. M. Goldsborough, Flag Officer Com'g N. A. B. S. Wm. W. Lamb Esq, Norfolk, Va. The Philadelphia Inquirer has a long letter, dated the 8th, from Norfolk. From it we learn that Miss Martha Haines Butt, who visited Richmond to ameliorate the condition of the Union soldiers, has gone North. The letter gives the following Yankee news: The iron works, railroad depots, railways for hauling vessels up for repairs, lumber yards, &c., all have a deserted appearance. Not a workman is to be seen — naught but a g
plendid victory. Seeing that the rebels were approaching in great force at 6 A. M. this morning, 1 issued my directions for a general advance, an order which our brave fellows were prompt to carry out. The advance was made in the identical direction as that in which the rebel army were proceeding, and was achieved, I need not say, with the most complete success. Astonishing to say, the whole of our front line escaped without a hurt, and, with the exception of a few slight wounds and bruises in the rear, I really have no casualties worth mention to report. A good deal of our baggage and some few hundred stand of arms we left upon the field for a strategic purpose, and we like wise abandoned about a score of field pieces, which were found to impede the rapid movement of our troops. My next dispatch will probably be dated from Richmond, which I intend to sack at half past 5 o'clock precisely on Saturday morning next. Bunkum, Gen'l Com'g. To the Secretary of War, Washington.
ation is addressed, and who are as much interested in the present momentous struggle as any who have already staked their lives and their all upon its result, will be expected to respond to the appeal of their State with cheerfulness and zeal. By it the choice is offered them of a twelve months service in the State, or of a three years service, by the extension of the Conscript act, in the army of the Confederate States. In addition to this, the advantages of a Partisan Ranger service will be extended to the Virginia State Line, and all property taken from the enemy will be equally distributed among those capturing it. As it is desired that a large portion of the command should be mounted, any embraced in the Governor's call can enter the cavalry service by furnishing their own horses. The compensation of mounted men in the command will be $24 per month, and the pay of the value of their horses if killed in battle. [Signed,]Jno. B. Floyd, Maj.-Gen. Com'g Va. State Line.
mentioned. I would add the names of many commissioned and non-commissioned officers of my command. The dead, the honored dead, speak for themselves; they gave up their lives for their country's sake. The living yet live for their country, and the wounded, in their suffering, may be cheered by the consciousness that all this, and more, they can bear for the cause of American freedom. Among the killed are Lieut. Col. Crane and Capt. O'Brien, 3d Wisconsin regiment; Capt. Cary, Williams, Abbott, and Goodwin, and Lieut. Perkins, of the 2d Massachusetts. These are some of the names to be remembered as heroes — men who have died that our country may survive. I carried into action less than 1,500 men. I lost in about thirty minutes 466 killed, wounded and missing. I refer specially to the reports of Colonels of regiments appended. I am; sir, with great respect,Truly your ob't servant, Geo. H. Gordon, Brig. Gen. Com'g 3d Brig. 1st Div. 2d Army Corps, Army of Virginia.
The Daily Dispatch: October 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], Purchase of Clyde steamers for running the Floored. (search)
his entire front, of more than four miles in extent. The whole of the following day you stood prepared to resume the conflict on the same ground, and retired next morning, without molestation, across the Potomac. Two attempts, subsequently made by the enemy, to follow you across the river, have resulted in his complete discomfiture, and being driven back with loss. Achievements such as these demanded much valor and patriotism. History records few examples of greater fortitude and endurance than this army has exhibited, and I am commissioned by the President to thank you, in the name of the Confederate States, for the bandying fame you have won for their arms. Much as you have done, much more remains to be accomplished. The enemy again threatens us with invasion, and to your tried valor and patriotism the country looks with confidence for deliverance and safety. Your past exploits give assurance that this confidence is not misplaced. R. E. Lee, Gen'l Com'g.
f with your usual care and caution what may be the effect, now that you are solemnly called upon to declare yourself in favor of the Government, or contumaciously refusing to renew your allegiance to it, thereby inducing, from your example, others of your fellow-citizens to remain in the same position. I am glad to acknowledge your long and upright life as a man, your former services as an officer of the Government, and the high respect I entertain for your personal character and moral worth; but I am dealing with your duty as a citizen of the United States.--All these noble qualities, as well as your high social position, render your example all the more influential and pernicious, and, I grieve to add, in my opinion, more dangerous to the interest of the United States than if a younger man you had shouldered your musket and marched to the field in the army of the rebellion. I am, very resptf'y, your ob't sv't, Ben. F. Butler, Maj. Gen. Com'g. Dr. W. Newton Mercer, Canal st.
The Daily Dispatch: October 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], The battle of Perryville--General Bragg's official report. (search)
adier-Generals Wood, Cleburne and Brown--gallant and noble soldiers — whose loss will be severely felt by their commands. To Major-General Polk, commanding the forces, Major General Hardee, commanding the left wing, two divisions, and Major-Generals Cheasham, Buckner, and Anderson, commanding divisions, is mainly due the brilliant achievements of this memorable field. Nobler troops were never more gallantly led. The country owes them a debt of gratitude, which I am sure will be acknowledged. Ascertaining that the enemy was heavily reinforced during the night I withdrew my force early the next morning to Harrodsburg, and thence to this point. Major General Smith arrived at Harrodsburg with most of his forces and Withers's division the next day, 10th, and yesterday I withdrew the whole to this point — the enemy following slowly, but not pressing us. I am, sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, [Signed,] Braxton Bragg, Gen. Com'g. To Adjutant General, Richmond, Va
well at Williamsburg. McClellan has painfully disappointed even those who expected very little from him; even me, who have sifted him from the first. His talents for mathematics do not some to apply in any one respect.--Every calculation of his is a stupid, sleepy failure, or most artless, yet dangerous risk. Still, I never expected to find him introducing a want of fair play to those who carry out his fighting, while he stays in the rear. With best regards, yours, Phil, Kearny, Brig. Gen. Com'dg. Rev. Mr. Bosserman Tells his Story. Rev. Mr. Bosserman, formerly pastor of the Universalist Church in Richmond, but a native of Pennsylvania, who was recently permitted to leave here for the North, delivered a lecture in Dr. Chapin's Church, in New York, on the 20th. The following sketch of it appears in the Tribune: Although a portion of his recital was on the prison life he led in a "filthy negro jail" into which he was thrust at Richmond, for his loyalty to the Unio
Deserted--$50 reward. --Deserted, from Company H, 46th Virginia regiment, on the 7th inst., Private Patrick Oreedan. He is about 5 feet 7 inches high; dark, swarthy complexion; black eyes, and black hair. The above named reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to me at the camp of the 46th Virginia regiment, stationed at Chaffin's farm, Henrico county, Va.; or for his delivery to the proper officer at Castle Thunder, so that he may be brought to justice. Wm. H. Parrish, Capt. Com'y H, no 15--10t* 46th Virginia reg't.