The battle at Corinth.
We are completely satisfied from the accounts given by the enemy themselves of the second day's battle at Corinth, that they failed to retrieve the damage-inflicted upon their reputation in the smashing defeat of the first day. The fears which our people had begun to entertain from the silence of the Government upon the subject, have been gradually dissipated as the facts come to light. The first day, according to the enemy's own statements, was a Federal defeat more bloody than that of Manassas. Even the second, when heavy reinforcement had enabled them to bring the most tremendous odds against our little force, resulted only in a drawn fight. The result of the whole gives the South every encouragement in the skill of its Generals and the magnificent valor of the men. We look forward to the future with increased hope and confidence. We believe that Providence favors our cause, and that, under the guidance of competent leaders, our armies will prove themselves worthy of their country and their cause. Let us never despair of the Republic. To despair of it, is to despair of all that makes life worth having.
