Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-22

silencing of this immense piece, which seems
to have been their main reliance, the fire of
the enemy began to slacken, as if their forces
had become disheartened. But still the other
guns were worked with some animation.
Finally the last came. The ground became
too hot for them. One of the remaining guns
on the eastern parapet was abanlnlcd, the
gunners flying in confusion. T.l example
was speedily followed by those employed on
the south parapet, and the fort was sienced.
A FURIOUS ASSAULT BY THE ARMY.
Then commenced most furious assault by
the land forces. Those upon the LETT COM
prsing, as | am informed, the divisions of
Generals Steele and David Stewart-formerly
Morgan l.. Smiths crossing the enemy's
abatis, under 4 heavy fire from their rifle pits,
and put the rebels to utter rout, driving them
out in the direction of the road leading to Lit
tie Rock. Here they were headed off by the
division that had crossed from the White riv-
er, rnd desperate engagement ensued. OF
this engagement have but little information,
as | was not present to witness it, and have
had no opportunity of conversing with those
who were. | am informed that, on emerging
from the FIRE Of our forces on the left, the rcb-
els formed in line of battle and attempted to
break our right wing, with a view of escap-
ing; but being repulsed, after heavy slaugh-
ter, cessation of hosnlities occurred. Dur.
ing this ceS sation reinfOrCements were sent
round from our left to the right to such an ex-
tent that when the enemy again attempted the
task of breaking through, they were again re-
pulsed after very brief engagements their
forces breaking in confusion and utter demon
alizati0n. Soon after the rebel commander
sent out flag Of truce proposing capitua-
tign. The answer returned was that the only
captulation that could be made would be one
based on an unconditional surrender. This
reply was doubtless expected, for after a short
delay it was accepted and at four P. NJ. we
became possessors Of this famous position,
with its heavy armament, all its garrison light
artillery, small arms. camp equipage, amun-
ton, stores, &C. Col. Huntington, late of
the United States navy, commandant of the
fort, requested to surrender to the navy, and
Admiral Porter received his sword.
RESULTS OF THE BATTLE.
The results of our victory are nearly 1000
prisoners of war, a fortified point guarding
the navigation of the Arkansas river, and
shutting out its commerce from the Mississip-
pi. We can now ascend without interruption
to Little Rock, and take full possession Of the
Arkansas capital. With higher stage of wa
ter in that river, we can communicate with
Gems. Blunt and Heron, and save them the
transport of supplies over the long route from
Rolla. With but few more well directed
blows the whole rebel strength in the state
will be overthrown and the power of the gov
eminent again fully restored. Artillery and
ordnance stores to an enormous extent have
come into our possession, and several thou
sand stand of small arms make for us an ex-
hibit0n Of no mean Importance. Transporta-
ton for the rugged roads of Arkansas has be-
come ours, and with new stock of commits
sary stores, we are ready to move in any di-
rection by land.