Bluebeard of New Orleans
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Bluebeard of New Orleans
Bluebeard of New Orleans. Carte-de-visite reproduction of a drawing shows a caricature of Gen. Benjamin Butler, military governor of New Orleans, May-Dec. 1862, as Bluebeard, for challenging the behavior of the citys Confederate women toward Union soldiers. John Bull looks on in horror as Butler holds a woman by her hair in one hand and a large bloody cutlass in the other. Date 1862. Bluebeard of New Orleans. Carte-de-visite reproduction of a drawing shows a caricature of Gen. Benjamin Butler, military governor of New Orleans, May-Dec. 1862, as Bluebeard, for challenging the behavior of the citys Confederate women toward Union soldiers. John Bull looks on in horror as Butler holds a woman by her hair in one hand and a large bloody cutlass in the other. Date 1862
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Bluebeard of New Orleans: A Caricature of General Benjamin Butler's Controversial Tenure as Military Governor This intriguing carte-de-visite reproduction captures the contentious relationship between Union General Benjamin Butler and the Confederate women of New Orleans during his governance from May to December 1862. The image portrays Butler as the infamous Bluebeard, a notorious figure from European folklore known for his violent treatment of women. Butler earned this moniker after implementing martial law in New Orleans and ordering the arrest of several women who had harassed Union soldiers. In the drawing, John Bull, a symbol of English common sense and morality, looks on in horror as Butler holds a woman by her hair in one hand and wields a large bloody cutlass in the other. The incident that sparked this controversy occurred when a group of Confederate women threw rocks and insults at Union soldiers as they marched through the streets of New Orleans. In response, Butler ordered the women to be arrested and charged them with disloyalty. This decision sparked widespread outrage and led to the infamous "Women's Parade," where hundreds of women marched through the city in protest. Despite the backlash, Butler's actions were seen as necessary to maintain order and ensure the safety of Union soldiers. The caricature of Bluebeard in New Orleans serves as a reminder of the tensions and complexities of the Civil War era, as well as the role that gender and morality played in shaping public opinion and military strategy.
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