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sibility rests I do not know: it is a fearful one, be it whose it may. Many are disposed to censure the commander of the Department. It is a matter, certainly that he should not have over looked, and perhaps he old not. So much for this particular abuse. In regard to the battle itself there is but one voice — that the preservation of our glorious army from total a annihilation was purity Providential, here was no more preparation by Gen. Grant for an attack than if he had been on a Fourth of July fro The movements of the enemy were unknown and Had the attack been made one day earlier the whole of this splendid force would have been killed or taken prisoners. Of this there is no shadow of doubt — Also was, our losses have been terrible. Thousands of brave men fighting for their country have fallen — killed, wounded, and prisoners — who ought now to bare joicing with their over their victory. This sacrifice is due alone to the criminal neglect of their Generals. Sce