The Goodhue volunteer., 1863-07-29

AAaAy Wc4o hnAeu. - ,,. .r
= At one time nearly the whole rebel force
upo the 54th Mass achusetts
Volunteers, (colored regiment). They
fought heroically, and only retired when the
rest did.
Col. Putnam was in command of the
storm'ng party. After they had gained part
OF the Fort, and planted the flag on the par
apet be sent to Gems. Strong and Seymour
for re endorsements, but both these Geper.
ais had been wounded-meantime the party
were being decimatsd by rebel grape and
were forced to retire.
Correspondent of Herald, dated Jackson,
Miss, July 18th reports that the library o,
Jefferson Davis has been captured, compris.
ing several bushels Of private and political
papers OF that arch traitor. Several letters
on secession dated back to 1855, and the
whole collection will bring to light the se-
cret history of secession. Others are from
northern and southern traitors.
OANClNNAA1, July -.
The following is received at Head quar-.
ters: Head quarters in field three miles
South Of New Lisbon, Ohio, July 2e.
To COL Lewis, Ric hmond
By the blessing Of Almighty God, have
succeeded in capturing Gen. John. H. Nor.
gan, Col. Clark, and the balance of the com
mand, amounting to about 400 prisoners
| will start with Morgan and staff on the
first train for Cincinnatti, and await the
Generals orders for transportations for the
balance.
(Signed) J. NJ. SHAcKlEFohp.
Col. Commanding.
FRASKFonT, Ky July 26.
Hon. John J. Crittenden died at half mas,
three this morning, without pain or strug-
gle, in full possession of all his hculties.-
Ihe disease was general debility. His are
n years.
ST.. LOUIS, July 26.
Specials from Memphis 23l give partc
u'ars Of occupation Of Jackson.
Daserters who are continually comirc in
Fom Johnston's army express themselves
dissatisfied with the shape the campaign is
taking and are willing to throw d ,wn their
arms and take the oath of alIeseDce.
At Vicksburg the fedesal works are being
'evelled and the rebel fortifcat;ans but into
more pei feet condition. A number OF the
inest guns are being mounted and the place
will be held as first class military lor,ifi
cation.
BY arrival ofsteamer Imperial we have
adv'ces from New Orleans l7.h, Port Hud-
son 18th, Vickshusg 2lst.
The Imperial was the first steamer to
New Orleans having arrived on the 10Th
On her arrival the landing Was crowded
to sufiocation. with peopls. 1t was almost
impossible to convince them that Vicksburs
and Port Hudson had fallen.
A large number of prisoners captured at
Port Hudson are joining the federal army.
All quiet at Vicksburg.
The New Orleans Picaune quotes gold at
Sl.34; exchange on New York, ~ ;ster.
ling, $l.63. y .S'. Iii ~-. ! s.7s!
....... CAIRO, July 26.
Maj. Gen. Logan. and Col. Rowlings Of
Grants staff arrived here to-day. They
report that Sherman had returned to Jack
son. He reports TO Grant that leading citi-
zens Of Jackson aud surrounding country,
have implored him to take some action by
which Mississippi may be restored to The
Union. Both army and people Of that sec
ton are completely discouraged, and are
ready for peace. They staked their all on
Vicksburg, and it has sal:en they clung
to johnson As 4 last hope, and he IS utterly
vanquishcd. s5@ss
Gen. Logan was received here with mauy
marks Of respect. III Il xsssssgsa 9 +.
WAsHISorox, July q.
Il appears that on the 22d, while Long
street was ef.deasoring to get 10 Eastern
Virginia via. Manassas. a. P. Hills force
took possession Of Chester Gap. Our cavalry
attempted to drive them ont, but could not:
~e however chsched them until thsy rere
reinforced BY Lsnsstrcet, when be and Hill
came through the szP and are now probab-
II about Calpepp-r Or Strasburx.
!. WAsMssTox. July q.
Inormaiion from Richmond to dr. shous
Less army under Longs,rsst, Hin and Es-1
ell, passsd through Chester Gap Thursday
ard Fridav. and ass sow South Of Cuipep
per. BsGord'e cavalry oppnsed them, bat
hAd % a1l baek, bat Ars kanging % theirI
Isar. e.pkur;ng prisoners and catiIe- i Il
generzIly thoasht Lee was making I'D poszi-
BE sp Cd to reach Eichnand, but Bu1ord