by John Beauchamp Jones
JULY 17TH.—Dry—the sky bright and brassy—the gardens almost ruined.
Last evening definite news came in the Washington Chronicle of the 14th. Gen. Early was recrossing the Potomac with an immense amount of stores levied in the enemy’s country, including thousands of horses, etc. This, the Chronicle thinks, will be beneficial to theUnited States, as recruiting will be stimulated, to punish us for making prize of provisions, etc. in the enemy’s country, after the enemy had despoiled us of everything in their power!
Troops are still going up towardWashington from our army, as well as from the enemy’s beforePetersburg; and Early, after bestowing his prizes in a place of safety, may return toMaryland andPennsylvania for another supply. That may be the best policy to get the enemy off our soil. His cutting off communications with the South will not signify much, if we can derive supplies from the North.
