White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1863-06-11
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The steamer Mo'ping Star. from New
Orleans. 29th. arrived here this morning.
having encountered heavy weather o6
Hatteras. In the Department Of the
Gulf the whole interest in military affairs
is centered in Port Hudson. which was
invested BY the Government
forces. Gen. Banks commanded in per.
son, with force sufficient tor its reiiuc
ton. The enemy's strength within their
defences is estimated at from 10000 to
10000. a
Fighting was still in progress at the
date Of the departure Of the Morning
Star. Brig. Gen. Sherman arrived at
New Orleans on the night Of the 29th.
wounded. but net dangerously. Col.
Daniels, Of the 81 Louisiana (negro)
regiment. distinguished himself particu-
larly in charging upon the enemy's siege
guns. loosing in killed snd wounded over
600 men. Gen. Weitze; had captured q
line of defense. and held one of their
heaviest batteries. '.'- .-t .'~
The following is from the Era. Of the
Of the Goth: 10. @sE
All eyes Of this Department are now
turned toward Port Hudson. Oar infor.
nation from that point is not very foil.
but we are in possession Of enough to
assure our readers that there il every rea-
son to take cheerful and hopeful view Of
events. We have no hesitation in saying
the result Of the fighting thus far has been
decidedly favorable to our arms. if
Thousands of rumors are flying about
the streets. bnt we advise our readers not
to heed them they are ss rule. utterly
untrustworthy. That the result will be to
gladden. every loyal heart we have no
doubt. ra".''. Hha .
The Herald's New Orleans correspon-
dence of the 18th gives some particulars
of the attack on Port Hudson. The at
TACK commenced on the 9th BY land and
water. fight was desperate all day.
and continued on the 28th. Gen. Welt
eel. after close fighting, finally captured
the heavy six-gnn battery which sunk the
Mississippi. and has turned them on the
rebels. .gsgsra -..--. -.Ls-. rr
On the enemy's right Sherman charged
and carried the works BY storm. but the
enemy msssed his troops. and our men
had to fall back.
In this charge the 81 Louisiana (col.
ored. fought like demons. and lost some
600 ont Of 900 men. Gen. Sherman wss
severely wounded in the leg. Col. Clark
and Col. Cowles were killed. and Col
Smith badly wounded. The 9th Michi.
gan and l2sth New York. each lost half
Of their men. as
On the centre the attack was made BY
Generals Anger and Grover. and the en-
emy were driven into their main works
The Tribune's correspondents dated
New Orleans. 29th. has the following !:
The propeller Ida arrived last evening
from Bston Rouge. From Sergt. Bry.
ant. Of the l2Sth New York. learn that
at 2 A. N. yesterday. heavy csnnonsding
couli be heard at Port Hudson. Our
loss is heavy. and reported to be at least
1000.
Gen. Banks moved from point to point
along the lines with perfect coolness
His quick eye would detect q lsggard
movement or an unprotected position.
and an Aid woulI be dispatched with
instructions. He INDUCED in no vain
display Of staff officers.
The fight. without doubt. was revived
at daybresk yesterday. Most perfect
confidence was felt that the rebel strong
hold would succumb to the the Union
forces.
An expedition composed of eight regi-
meuts. under command of Coils. CHECKER
ing, of the 4th Massachusetts, and Nor
gan. of the 00lh New York. arrived last
evening at Aleiers. having marched
thi,her from franklin. These troops
will be sent immedistsly to the relief Of
Banks at Port Hudson. Ea-
The following list Of officers killed and
wounded has been furnished me BY staff
oficsr-Col. Payne. 81 Louisisns. xii.
led: Colonel Kingley. wounded severely;
Colonel CLARK. 9Th Michigan. killed.
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