The national Republican., 1861-11-20
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"Can such things be,
And overcome us like summer cloud,
Without our special WonderNI

Wthout our special WonderF'
In turning over our exchanges, and observing
the items of military news, and notices of mill
tary men, we are more than ever disposed to
oensure editors of papers, for catering to the
tastes Of slsnderous and gossiping persons.
Scarcely a day passes that some prominent
officer is not placed before us in light cacu--
lated to destroy the respect and consideration
due his rank. This reflects indirectly upon the
judgment Of the President, Secretary Of War,
and our young Commander-in-chief 1t ex-
tends still further-it eXcites the dsrision Of
our Southern foes, and weakeus the influence
Of our army abroad. Editors are mainly re.
sponsible for this evil. The perpetrstor Of a
scandal is equally reprehensible with the origi.
nator, and unless the channel was opened
through the press, no harm could aoorue from
floating rumor. These distractions seem mainly
| directed to the foreigners who have 80 nobly
/ espoused our cause. Brave mon are ever SEN
sitive, and the stoutest heart quas at injustice.
Suppose bad points Of character exhibit them.
selves, are they to be exposed and exaggeratedf
| Il 1t possible that an army oan be formed OF
| half . million Of Immaculate menf Evils and
abuses must exist 1t is for us to draw the veil
Of charity over all defects save treason and
disloyslty, and show confidence in our defend.
ers. Upon our adopted citizens We depend for
| the upholding Of our great prpciple ofliberty;
by them we hope to reuntte the severed bonds
Of our beloved country. Shall we, then, bring
these men before the worldi-expose their
lives for our benehts-let them fall In our SER
| vice Ito leave as legacies to their families
blighted and dishonored namei
We have naught to do with their antece.
dents. 1t 10 enough for US that they are loyal
and brave, and that these requisites are given
| to the ransom Of our distracted land. / may
point to a few glaring instances Of editorial
| denunciation.
Gen. Blenker csme among US as the Colonel
| of the German Rifles, or Eighth regiment New
York 8. V. His military reputation preceded
| him. We were told he had fought In many Of
the battles Of Europe; that he possessed testi.
monias from high authority for his bravery !;
that his wounds we're tangible evidence Of 6is
| services. He sought America rs a haven of
rest, and intended, In the bosom of his family,
to live secluded from the world. But the home
| of his adoption became a traitors camp. Once
more he buckled on his sword, and, melting
his brave countrymen to rally round our glO-
rious nag, marched to Washington at the head
Of !, 900 men. His true sOldierly bearing, his
military knowledge, the excellent discipline Of
soon we find him commanding brigade in Vir.
| ginia. Under the reorganization Of General
hcClean's Army Of the Potomac, he received
Msjor.Genera Of a division. These honors rs
thrust rapidly upon him opened the batteries
Of his enemies, and we find him vilifed and
traduced. He has given up family, and the
comforts which surrounded him In his beauti.
| ful home, for a noble purpose, which may be
In a measure frustrated by the tongue Of scan
dal. .
Col. stahel, a Hungarian, and the especial
| pet and protege of Gen. B., WAS Lieutenant
Colonel Of the Eighth German Rifles. He fol-.
lowed step by step tie promotions Of his
| Colonel, until now we INT Brigadier-
General. Now, the shaft of malice is aimed at
him. General s. was educated soldier,
| and ia fulfilling the purposes of his education.
He is cool, calm, and perfectly selfpossessed; |;
| never forgets the slightest point OF military
discipline or etiquette, and by his manner en-
sures general confidence. With these oharac.
| teristics, are we TO question whether he Is a
duke or a PEASANT whether Of noble blood, or
| otherwise! Has he not placed his life and
talent at our disposal and shall we return his
| envyf
Col. D'Utsssy, another Hungarian, is also a
prominent mark for abuse. He, too, is q SOL
dier by education, and received from "Kos.
suth y the highest enoomiums for his bravery.
One OF the noblest acts OF historical record is
related Of Col. D'U., who presented his entire
fortune to his impoverished and distressed
| Hungary. Ever generous, and forgetful Of sell,
he now comes forward and gives all he has, his
knowledge and services, to the relief of his
in the regiment of Ool. D'U., all OF which are
familiar to him. Military men, who know him,
praise his military requirements. His friends
attest to his noble qualities in private life. Ho
has seen much rough service Of late, and we
are watching daily with anxiety his anticipated
promotion to the rank of brigadier.
| could mention many other brave ofhcers
subject also to these ISLANDERS, but l withhold.
Even our noble Commander in Chief cannot
| escape. The instances which ! have given
| serve to prove the truth Of the proverb, that
at is The best fruit the bee stings."
| Let this evil be uprooted, let our noble army
stand as a unit, let envy sleep, and the spirit Of
truth and honor lead us to glory. l..