The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-12
Sherman Storms Another Line
but is Repulsed
THE FIGHT PROGRESSING AT
LAST ACCOUNTS!
OUR LOSS VERY HEAVY.
GEN. SHERMAN WOUNDED.
Splendid Fighting Of Louisiana
Negro Regiment.

parCrnonC OF Inc 0ull UQo WuOlO autereSG
in military affairs centered in Port Hud-
son, which was completely invested by
Government forces Banks commended
in person, force supposed to be sufficient
for its reduction.
The enemy's strength within their de-
fences was estimated at from ten to twelve
thousand.
Fighting was still in progress at the date
of departure.
Brig. Gen. Sherman arrived at New Or
leans on the night of the goth, severely
wounded, but not dangerously.
Col. Daniels Second Louisiana Negro
Regiment distinguished itself, especially in
charging upon the enemy's siege guns,
losing in killed and wounded over 600.
Gen. Weitzel had captured portion of
the line of defence, and held one of their
heaviest batteries.
The following is from the Era of the
Doth. All eyes in this Department are
turned to Port Hudson. Our information
from that point is not very full, but we
are in possession of enough to assure our
readers that there is every reason to take
a cheerful and hopeful view of events.
We have no further hesitation in saying
that the result of the fighting thus far, has
been decidedly favorable to our arms.
Thousands of rumOrs are flying about
the streets, but we advise oar readers not
to heed them, they are as rule utterly
untrustwOrthy, that the result will be such
as to gladden. every loyal heart, We have
no doubt.
New YORK, June 6.-The Heraltl's
New Orleans correspondence of the 2Sth
gives some particulars of the attack on
Port Hudson.
The attack commenced on the 9th by
land and water. The fight was desperate
all day, and continued on the 28th.
Gen. Weitzel, after long and close fight
ing finally captured the heavy six gun bat
terry which sunk the United States steam
er Mississippi, and turned them on the re-
bells.
On the enemy's right, Gen. Sherman
charged and carried the works by storm,
but the enemy massed his troops and our
men had to fall back. In this charge the
I'd Louisiana fought like demons, and lost
some 600 out of 900 men. Gen. Sher-
man was severely wounded in the leg !;
Col Larke and Col. Cowles killed; Col.
Smith badly wounded.
On the centre the attack was made by
Gems. Augur and Grover, and the enemy
was driven Into his main works.
The Irib@ne's correspondence dated
New Orleans May 20, has the following :
The propeller Ida arrived last evening from
Baton Rouge. From S. Bryant, Of the
12Sth"New York, learn that at 9 A. NJ
yesterday heavy cannonading could be
heard at Port Eudson. Our loss is heavy.
1t is reported to be at least 1000. Gen.
Banks moved about with perfect GOODNESS.
His quick eye would detect a laggard
movement or an unprotected position, and
an aid would be dispatched with instruc-
tons. He INDUCED in no vain display OF
staff officers. The.6ght was without doubt
renewed at day break yesterday. The
most perfect confidence is felt that the
rebel stronghold weuld succumb to the
Union forces.
An expedition composed of eight regi-
ments, under command of Col. Chickering
OF the 4th Massachusetts, and Col. Morgan
of the goth New York, arrived last night
at Algiers, having marched thither from
franklin. These troops viii be immedi-
ately sent to the relief of Banks at Port
Hudson.
The following list of killed and wounded
has been furnished me by staff officer
Col. Payne, I'd Louisiana, killed; COL
Kingsley, Goth Connecticut, severely
wounded; Colonel Clark, 9Th Michigan,
killed.
CHICAGO, June 6.-Port Hudson dates
to the Goth state that at that time Banks
had entirely invested the position, his two
wings resting on the river. Our gunboats
were bombarding the Notifications from
the river, and Banks was laundering with
his artillery in the rear.
CAIRO, June eve have Port Hudson
dates to the forenoon of the 29th. The
rebel garrison is said to be $4,000 strong,
and was entirely hemmed in, with no
chance of escape. Gen. Banks had built
two lines of decentralization to protect his
rear, and was in excellent spirits and hope
full of entire success a t.
On the Oath, after furious cannonade,
the rebels offered to surrender if they could
be allowed to march out with the honors
of war
Gen. Banks demanded an unconditional
surrender. Subsequently he sent a flag of
truce renewing his demand, when the enc
my replied that they would hold the posi-
ton while enough remained to man the