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The Daily Dispatch: April 11, 1864., [Electronic resource], From General Lee's Army. (search)
d, Provost-Marshal General of the army, who handed them over for examination to justice Miden, by whom they were sent on for trial before an Examining court. This is the boldest attempt at highway robbery, in open day, that we have ever heard of, and, for the honor of this army, we hope we shall never have to chronicle such another bold effort at theft; but, if we do, we sincerely pray that the robbers may meet a like untimely fate. These Irishmen belonged to the 16th Mississippi regiment, Harris's brigade, Anderson's division. Monday next has been set apart by the officers of Hill's corps for a grand tournament. Two days have been previously appointed, but in each instance the rain has interfered to prevent. The Signal corps report that the heavy firing heard yesterday was caused by a grand sham battle, which the enemy got up for the especial amusement and edification of Lieut. Gen. Grant. These amusements will doubtless prove more agreeable than real encounters with Lee