The New York herald., 1863-06-06
OuP New Orleans Corrsspondence.
Nav ORLEANS, May 2S, 1858

Nav ORLEANS, May 2s, 1858.
7As Attack on Port Hudson CO,~menesd--Ow Line Of In
ssxw<ms-rAs D,fncs of the Rear Of Port H1dsrs-
Cs~daso~ Of Our Army-Thev Ennsiasm-ws'tsel's
Attack IN As NieA-Hs Captures One Of TIE Most Impor
taxe BaHeries-SA~mans Attack he L>ft-Geaeras
Aso~ aud 0ropo Aaaek tie Csntre--0w Eaima,ed
Loa-Soms Of the Kdled and Wounded -DctermiaataA
N General -Reinfecementt-D D urafion Of TIE
FsoAs--Our Arlisyy-TAe Eaemys Los-TA< Fight Of
T0day-7Ae Naval Anock-Coiomei Cossles--ArTivul OF
WopHded-Bzcitemer3, &c.
A anticipated would be tho case, the long expected
attack upon Port Hudson commenced yesterday aud last
night and this morning continued the advantage
being with MS, although has been Of, not tho
bloodes battle that has yet been fought this CONT
nens A have before stated the position closely
Invested some days since, right resting rhomp
sons bayou and the lsft sprngneds landing Iwas
uncertain ~ 70 what General Banks would pursue
70 reduce this stronghold. hardly thought he would
attempt carry the immensely strong works BY storm,
seeing bow much lHe would cost; but knowing that
his time limited he has determined upon that course,
not caring compel surrender by starvation. or BY tho
regular approaches Of an engineer
Our liue Of investment was folows:-rhe extreme
right was ndcd by 0en. wetzeI. with his and
the division u Gen. Emory the right centre by Gen
Grover the lecentre by Gen. Augur and the extreme
lef, by Gen J. w. snerman--our artillery brigade being
Hudson on the land face OF several lines of
trepchmsnis and rifle pits. with abbais Of heavy
trees feled every direction. 1t Is of the strongest
positions Ia the world and 10 assault u n tie face Of the
terrible fre Of artillery aud musketry 70 which
taking force would be exposed, seemed about I'M
possible, with any hope Of success. has been c,m
mcnced however, and carried thus far with success
but with terrible slaughter. We expecting
tary 10 has fallen, for II cost ten thousand
men, General Banks, and the gallant ocers and cf
his command, will never rest tina, they have
cuccd untA the Stars an stripes Tho strong
hid OF the rebels Tho assault has been made with
paralei fary no the world fought with
more bravery determination than glorious volan.
,ecrs hut the has been excellent the result
the nrs, days aghtng will show.
The number and caiibre u the guns tho rebel bat
senes fcag river yet TO DO determined. Ard
their force made works. but have good for
saying DAY that they have al least twelve thoussnd
men The artllssy foreo q army very large and
many of the guns Of very heavy cabrc, and under
the able direction Of General Arnold they have done
most efficient service.
Al, Of the Commanding Generals plans having been pcr.
feesed, was determined 70 feel the eoemy NJ once Ac
oordingly the attack ordered for yesterday norBos
n was arrassed with Admiral yarrsgut that the attack
should be- general BY land and samo time
and signals were establshed between the army navy
in order prevent the shot and sbe from shrs be-
ind thrown over sbe enemy and nts the lines Of our at
sAeking force.
Although our men had endured the a,igoes of battle
and hard marching the recent campaign on the rcche
they forgot oil when they found themselves front Of
por, rucssn and knew so be attacked They we're
In high spirits - The tmc drew nigh, aod became mpa
,ent for The moment 10 arrive when the order forwsrdp
should be given. All thought Of the uncertainty d bat
We seened 70 have vanished every seemed 70 think
As would prove hero, and fst certain that promotion
would follow the battle q 70 morrow fhoss who vn-
nss,ed the enthusiAsn q COR men said vss wop1er
~, ,oey bearing ~ss more lke that of veterans hsa
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