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The Daily Dispatch: May 30, 1862., [Electronic resource], Ready for battle — a desperate conflict approaching — Butler 's infamous order--Dr. Palmer , of New Orleans — movements of the enemy, &c. (search)
Ready for battle — a desperate conflict approaching — Butler's infamous order--Dr. Palmer, of New Orleans — movements of the enemy, &c. Corinte, Miss., May 21, 1862.
Nothing to add to my notations of yesterday, beyond the fact that to-day will probably bring on the long-anticipated battle.
While I write, heavy discharges of artillery are reverberating from the centre, our troops are all in position, and some movements are on foot which are likely to lead to a general engagement.
The Generals have gone out, and all Corinth (which is not saying much) is in commotion
If the fight does take place, it will be a desperate one beyond peradventure.
The enemy will defend themselves behind their entrenchments, and these will severally have to be carried by storm.
Halleck is too wily to trust his forces to the open field, and run the chances of an utter rout.
A side from this , our men are perfectly indignant at the order of Butler, which, as I telegraphed you, had been repub<