The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19

with the eye OF u military man, seeing how ut
tcrly hopeless the attempt would be- and know
ing the trightful loss of life that would occur.
protested against the plan of attack, but all to
no purpose, the order being pcrcmptory.
Forming his division into three lines he lead
inc them himself, this gallant and trusty sol
der moved against the immensely strong for
titled position of the enemy, feeling all the
time that he was attempting an impossblity.
The result proved uim correct, for although
some Of his command crossed the ditch, passed
inc abatis and reached the parapet, aud planted
their colorS thereon, but few OF them returned
TO tell the tale. The General was borne from
inc held in the arms Of his orderly, with a ter
Iipie wound, and his command fell back to
enemy.
very much fear that by the next steamer.
ctcit II IT does not occur before the sailing OF
the continental, | sh il be called UpOn to re-
cora thc Death OF Brigadcr General w. T.
olielIlah. lie appears to be sinking rapidly,
thelc IRVING bccn 10 reaction since his wound
was received. 1t seems to be the impression
among tliose surgeons who have seen him that
Mhpu'1lioh Ol liic ic3 shoul have been per-
formed at once, Instead OF attempting to save
1t. His nervous SYSTEM was conDlrielv shat
tered by the shock, and The weather since his
arrival III the city has been ANYTHING but of
character to benefit wounded man Gcncr.,I
Sherman is too well known to make if nrcos-
sary to fOr me to say anything REGARDING him
We can i'll afford to lose the services Of snch
men at the present time, for they are sadly
needed in the army. | hope for the best in
his case, however, and trust that his life may
be spared. but it is. fcar, hoping against fate.
There Is a tale yet to be told regarding this
assault and doubt not it will go To prove that
the lives of our gallant men lave been sacri-
hced Ill order to accomplish in day that which
according 10 military science, should have Ia
ken much longer time 1t will rpoIrirr Ihr
use OF the spade, to which our people of the
North are SO much opposed, before Port IiuG-
son can be taken. This fact should have been
discovered at first. Had it been. the lives Of
many brave fellows would have been saved,
and but little time lost. Port Hudson VIII fall,
that is certain: but il will take few DAYS be-
fore we are ready to compel the enemy TO sur
render. 1t il closely invested. Our men are
nnder its formidable works. and not a spider
can enter or escape without detection. \ s0r-
tie cannot be attempted. ana ho force can raise
the siege
The transport steamer Met lclian. Capt GRAY,
arrived here Oh Saturday evening, bringing
General Stone To take command iii the army
His arrival Is OppOrtunc: for he viii, Ito doubt
be immediately placed in command Of the divi-
sion OF Gen. Sherman. He is Il good soldier
and will certainly till with ability the position
thus unfortunately made vacant. lie will have
the opportunity III IL few days OF Wiping out all
that has been said against him. ana throwing
the lie into the teeth OF those who have dared
TO lmpcach his loyalty and devotion to his
country best Interests. | venture to assert
that no division III the army will be more cal
llntly and better fought than that of General
Stone i'll the coming assault upon Port Hudson,
no matter What prejudiccd parties may say TO
the contrary. He has many enemies here
among the radicals, who declare him untitled
Tor his position. But he will Iii>aipoint them
all. or ! aln Il false prophet