The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-01-07

The following Genera Order, Of Gen. Butler,
to MS soldiers upon taking leave OF them, l. stir
ring and refreshing. He recounts some Of the
things which have been done under bis command
10 the Department Of the Gulf Il shows ho~
much earnestness and energy may do 10 CRUST
irg the Rebellion, and is encouraging as al e1-
ample 70 other Generals. May it not be lost up
on them.
HEADQUARTEEs, DEPT. o. rae GULP.
Nr~ ORLEANS, Dec Is, so2
GENERAL Orders No l05 -Ssidisrs Of me
4 -sng II The Gut. Relieved from further duties
300 us Department. by direction OF the Pres
dent under date Of November 9, 1902, ! take
leave OF YOU bg this al order, II beng impOs
-ioie 10 visit YOUR scattered outposts Govern 2
hundreds Of miles Of the frontier 81 larger ter.
ritory than soa,e Of the kingdoms o. Europe.
gree, sou, my brave comrades, AID -as fare
we'll
This word -endeared as YOU are by a COM
muuity Of privatious hard-hips, dangers, veto
ries successes, military and evils The only
sorfo~iui thought have.
You nave deserved vel Of your country
Without mufmur you sustained al encampu eut
OF 4 sand bar - dr-oiafe. that 0aui-hm~ns TO Be-
with every care AID comfort possible, has been
lhe mos, dreaded punishment Inflicted upon y0sr
oifterrst and most insulting enemies.
You had 20 hitle transportation, that but a
handful could advance 10 compel submission BY
the Q 4een CITY OF the rebellion, whilst Other :
~sdrl breast deep IN the marshes which sur
round d ST. Philip. aud forced the surrender OF
tort de~med imPregnabie 10 land attack, by the
most skilliul eDgiueers Of your country aud the
enemy.
Al your occupation order, law, quiet aud peace
-prsug 70 this CITY, filed With the braves Of al
nations, where Tor a sc0fe OF years. curif & he
Yroioundest peace, human hfe was scarcely SAFE
al monday.
By your discipline you illustrsted the best
trals OF she American soldier, aud enhanced the
admiration Of hose that came 70 scott
Landing ~itn a military chest Containing bu'
seyeuts-fye collars iron the boards OF reOe
government yOl have given 10 your cOuntrl
treasury nearly halt million Of dollars, aud ;,
supplied yourselves with the needs OF Your ser
vice that sour expedition has cost your Govern
mvnt less by four 6itts than any other.
1 You have fed the starving poor, the wives auC
children Of your enemies, 80 converting enemies
uto friends that they have sent their represen
tatives TO your Congress, by vote greater thai
your entire numbers, trom districts in which
~hen you entered, you we're tauntingiy told tha
there was 10 one TO raise your flag
By your practical philanthropy YOU have VOL
the confidence Of the oppressed race ar
the slave HailiDg you as deliverers, they ar,
ready 70 all you as willing servants, faithi vi Ia
boFers or using the tactics taught 10 them bl
yonr enemies TO f ;hl with you IA toe Fed.
/ By steady attention 10 the Laws Of health yO'
have stayed The pestilence' and. humble nstru
ments in the hands Of God, you have demOustra-
ted the necessity thar his creatures should OBEY
his laws aud reaping His blessing in the mos
unhealthy climate, you have preserved YOU
rsuks fuller than those of any other battallons 0
the same length OF service.
| You have met double numbers OF the enem
aud defeated him ia the open field, but | nee'
not further enlarge on this topic. You wer
sent here 10 do that
/ commend YOU to your commander. Yol
are worthy Of his love.
FareSell my comradesl again farewell
BENZ BUTLER,
Maj Gen. Com'dg.