The Daily Dispatch: October 6, 1862., [Electronic resource]

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Ornamental warriors.

Many ill-natured things have been said, and continue to be said, of those ornamental warriors who sport their fine uniforms in the city whilst their unpretending comrades are baring their breasts to the pitiless storm of the battle-field. It is quite distressing to hear the contemptuous and uncharitable 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.