Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1862-03-15

success in the morning
After Gen. Smith had gained his position Gen. Grant
sent word Of the of the right wing and ordered
Gems McCltrnand and Wallace to renew the attack,
when the st and 2nd brgades which had been in the
bloody ahray in the morning, with McCernand's di-s
VSon made fresh assault the enemy, and regained
all the ground previously lost, and pressed forward
close to the rebel Notifications They then laid on their
arms prepared to act in concert with Gen. Smith
| Sund,y morning.
During the night contraction lines were made for
early assault with the bayoue At daylight the ad-
vance was made, but when the full light of day ap-
peared, white flags hung in many places on
the enemy's works. The Federal officers approached
to convenient spot and informed that the rebels
had stacked arms and surrendered Sunday morning
Gen. Buckner, commanding the rebels, sent a dis
patch Gen. Grant, requesting an armstice until II
O'Clock, and the appointment of Commissioners to agree
| on terms Of capitulatOn Gen. Grant replied g No
terms except uncOdtOnal and immediate surrender
can be accepted. propose to move Immediately on
your works" Gen. Buckner replied THE distribu-
ton of forces under my command, incident to the
expected change of commanders and the overwhelming
force under your command, compel me, nOtwithstand-
ing the brilliant success of the Confederate arms of
yesterday to accept the ungenerous and unchvarous
terms you propose Our whole force were in the
enemys works, and the rebel officers gave up their
swords.
The bulk of the rebels knew of the surrender long
before our men were apprised of it. Generals Pillow
and Floyd planned and executed their escape during
the night taking with them Foyd's brigade, occupy
ing what few small steamers the rebels had The pris
oners are loud in denouncing the runaways Many Of
them acknowledge the hOpeessness of their cause and
intimate their willingness take the oath of allegiance
The composition Of the rebel regiments follows:
Tennessee, ii Mississippi, s Texas, Kentucky,
2; Arkansas, l Virginia, 4 !; with battalion Of
cavalry TO each Of the Tennessee, Alabama and Misss
| sippi divisions.
| A bright light was seen in the direction of Clarks-
vile, for several hours Sunday night. 1t is sup
posed that the rebels had fired the town. their steam
ers, TO prevent them falling into hands
is supposed that the greatest portion Of the pris
Oners will be sent to Chicago for safe keeping.
The damage done the rebel works at Fort DOnesOn
by the gunboats is not great at first reported only
one gun being dismounted in a battery of eight 81
/ Founders, and l2-nch shell gnn.
Many of the rebels who escaped are supposed to have
gone to Nashville Clarksville. 1t is believed that at
the latter place the COntederates will attempt make
another stand. The rebel officers admit that if Nash
vile is taken the rebellion is gone up
Gen. Halieck has determined to have all the wounded
| on both sides taken to St. Louis.
The Gen. johnson taken is Bushrod johnson of the
| Tennessee Brigade.
! The within the captured Fort after the sur
render showed how terribly the rebel garrison suffered
Everywhere were lying fragments of shell and round
shot, half buried in the eaTth torn pieces and
gun carriages brosen in pieces. In the left redoubt
where Gen. Smiths assault made dead bodies lay
thicNly about, giving abundant evd Of stern
sstance and the gallant attack No officer in the army
had any idea Of the works until they had been exam
| ined.
ST. LOUIS, February 10.
Gen. Haleek has received dispatches from Fort Dom
eson, stating that 900 more retels have been
prisoners. They down the liver reinforce the
| Fort, not knowing it had surrendered
About thousand prisoners taken at Fort Donelson
have arrived. Others will follow transport
alton can be procured.
About II 900 stand of small arms have been taken
Troops continually arriving and depart ng for the
i EpaT of
for another advance.
1t is believed that if permitted so to d. very many
of the rebel prisoners would gladly take up on
the side of the Union Numbers If prisoners declare
that they have enough of secession The officers
however, generally very and bitter in their
| expressions against the North.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb II.
The Santa Fe mail, with dates to the 3Ist ult ha.
arrived here Gen. Sibeys command of 3. 900 Texans
with field pieces, had advanced far Santa Bar
bara, but, for some uuaccountabe reason, retired in
the direction of I'll Pqso. Col. Canby with 1900 reg
uars and 1000 Texan volunteers, is after him.
New YORK Feb l8.
Vanderbilt has issued edict, keeping all the ex-
press and other freight the Isthmus for days,
together with all letters bills of lading and invoices
relating thereto, and also all newspapers and Cores
pOndence. This has created much excitement among
Californians here.
WASHINGTON, Feb l8
national salute fired to-day in honor of the
recent victories.
SPRINGFIELD, February I8
Gen. Curtis has driven the rebel army beyond the
Arkansas line At 10 O'Clock on Sunday night, they
were SO miles south of Springfield. The Federal flag
now floats in Arkansas.
CHICAGO, February ISL P. NJ.
The movements against Savannah are so formidable
that there reason to di>beieye the news Of our
success. Our force consisted of u gunboats and a
powerful armament of nearly 10000 This would
be weakly resisted
The Fort Jackson expedition is supposed to look
towards Ch,rIeston. II consisted of 10000 infantry
and three regiments of cavalry. which would proceed
by one route, while heavy column would go by
other
Baltimore dispatch of tonight says that it is re-
ported there that Savannah surrendered without a
blow. The report needs confirmation.
Senator Harris introduced bill to-day making the
rebels outlaws far civil rights concerned-the
fact of the plaintiffs be q complete defence
in bar Of any action.
CHICAGO, February 19.-P NJ
The official report of the battle of Somerset publish
ed aud shows that the enemy's loss 1872 officers
and men killed, and So wounded. Our loss was but
80 killed and zoo wounded.
WASHINGTON, February 10.
Gen. Grant was unanimously confirmed as Major
General to-day.
The President has issued a proclamation recommend
ing to the people Of the United States that they
assemble in their accustomed places Of public worship,
and with due solemnties the 22d of February, inst,
celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of the Father
his Country by causing to be read TO them his Fare
well Address.
EaPOpe.
FEBRUARY 6.
The rebel steamer Nashville left Southampton on the
3d. and passed the Tascdroro U. s seamer1 of Cowes
where the latter anchored
The Ta,oarora steamed up to start in chase of the
Nashrie, but the figate Shannon BRITISH along
side to prevent her d, parture fr "A hours.
The brigantine Fanny LeICs from Charleston the 1st
January, had arrived at Liverpool with a cargo Of
cotton
The steamer NaShUiAe last on the Sd instant
outside the Nee1.es steaming down Another Federal