The Daily Dispatch: January 1, 1864., [Electronic resource]

Geaves in New Orleans.

‘ The Confederate graves were beautifully , one neglected. They presented a to the graves of the Federals, some were covered with weeds, that made it impossible to see the head boards. Where ladies were we should like to know. In of the Confederate 9wgucg Grove) there is a cross about seven with black velvet, and spangled

letters, inscribed on the front of the these words, "To our Southern brothers, of New Orleans." On the other side, piece, are three wreaths, the one on being red, and the one in the centre--which gives the red, white and red of our --white the top-of the cross is surmounted with of live. The name, regiment, and place is inscribed on each head board. There is into a blade of grass an inch high to be seen them. Each head-heard is entwined with of evergreen, interspersed with white fit of the hearts of our dead the graves themselves were and white flowers. Surely it will be a to the relatives to know that, though in a place held by the enemy, there are still hearts earnest and true, who will not place of those who sacrificed for the cause of libre.

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