The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-13
BANKS ATTACKS PORT HUDSON
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NEW York, June 6.
The steamer Morning Star, from New
Orleans, 29th, arrived this morning, having
encountered heavy weather of Hatteras
In the Department Of the Cult, the whole
interest in military affairs centered iu Port
Hudson, which was completely invested by
Government forces. Gen. Banks command
ed in person, with force sufficient for it.
reduction.
The enemy's strength within their forti-
cations is estimated at from 10000 to 12'
600. Fighting was still in progress ct the
date Of the Morning Stars departure. bss
Brig Gen. Sherman arrived at New
Orleans on the night of the 29th, wounded,
bat not dangerously. 1sH
Col. Daniels, of the I'd La. negro regi.
ment distinguished himself particularly in
charging upon the enemy's siege guns,
losing 10 killed and wounded over 900 men.
Gen. Weitsel had captured portion ol
the line of defense, and held one Of their
heaviest batteries. The following is from
the Era Of the 29th: Ga
Thousands of rumors are flying about
our streets, but We advise our readers not
to heed then. They are, % . rule, utterly
untrustworthy. That the result will be 70
gladden. every loyal heart We have no doubt.
We have no hesitation in saying the result
Of the 6g ghting 20 far has been decidedly
favorable to our arms. & T'i
The Herald's New Orleans correspond.
enee Of the 28th, gives some particulars Of
the attack on Port Hudson. The attack
commenced on the 9Th by land and water.
The fighting Was desperate oil day, and
continued on the 28th. Gen. Weitzel,
after long and close fighting, finally oaptur.
ed the heavy six gun battery which sunk
the Mississippi, and has turned them on
the rebels. On the enemy's right Sherman
charged and carried the works by storm,
but the enemy massed his troops, and our
men had to fall back. In the charge, the
I'd Louisiana (colored) fought like demons,
and lost some 600 out Of 900 men. On
the centre the attack was made BY Gems.
Augur and Grover, and tho enemy we're
driven into their main works.
The Tribune's correspondence, dated New
Orleans, 29th, has the following: The
propeller Ida arrived last night from Baton
Rouge. I learn that at 2 A. NJ, yesterday,
heavy cannonading could be heard at Port
Hudson. Our loss is heavy, and reported
to be at least 1000. The fight, without
doubt, was renewed at daybrcak yesterday.
Most perfect confidence was felt that the
rebel stronghold would succumb to the
Union force. An expedition composed Of
eight regiment arrived last night at Algiers,
having marched thither from Franklin.
These troops will be sent Immediately to
the relief of Banks at Port Hudson.
Gen. Burnside on the Freedom Of Speech.
CAIRO, June A.
A telegram from Gen. Burnside tonight
says the President revoked his order sup
pressing the Chicago Times.
Gen. Burnside yesterday issued lengthy
order, directing his Provost Marshal Gen
eral at once to introduce investigations Of
all cases of all citizens now confined in his
and in all cases as docs not
show premeditated disloyalty on the part
Of the accused, or when desire is mani
tested to atone for past faults by further
conduct, prisoners will be released on TAX
ing the oath of allegiance, giving them
strict observance thereof. The General
is convinced that large ma
iority of the men arrested have been misled
by dishonest and designing politicians, and
be prefers to strike at the source of the
evil, and allow those who have been led
astray to return to their allegiance if they
have seen the folly of opposing the Gov.
The order then speaks of the
duty of every man in this crisis. when
Grant is striving to suppress rebellion, and
says necessity demands q sacrifice from
every one. The General says that il
yielding civil rights to save the country,
the party so doing is no more less . citizen.
The country requires no physical sacrifice.
no personal hardships, but simply that he
should initiate the example of the soldiers
in the field, 90 far to abate somewhat Of that
freedom Of speech which they, soldiers,
give up entirely. That freedom Of discus
sion and criticism, which is proper in .
politician or journalist in time Of peace,
but becomes rank treason when It tends to
weaken the confidence Of the soldier in his
officers and the Government. When this
insiduous treason, striking at the very root
Of military power, which is for the time
being the country's protection, makes it's
appearance, it is the bounden duty of the
Commanding General to expel it from his
lines. -
~ An important trial is in progress
before the Register and Receiver of the
Land Office in Topeka. 1t is as to the
validity Of an entry Of . portion Of the city
Of Lawrence with an Indian Float. The