Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-13

and every little incident connected with the
progress of the siege. Yet we know that a
renewal of the attack is daily expected, and
the assault will be most desperate one. 1t
will be literally ''war to the knife, and the
knife to the hilt," for General Banks is
bound to have the place at all events. A
volunteer stOrming party of strong thous
sand brave and determined men has been
raised led by competent and devoted officers,
who will throw their lives into the very Jaws
of death. 1t is truly a ''fOrlorn hope" as
this party is termed, but it may be the saliva
ton of our cause on this river. All who come
out of this deadly fire with life will deserve,
as they will doubtless receive the most hear.
ty and joyful acclamations of praise from
every loyal heart in the land. 1t will be seen
by the following order from Gen. Banks that
he appreciates the prospective services of the
party.
,o HE ape nEr4 n.s Pi or THE GULF
General Orders No. 40.
The commanding general congratulates the
troops before Port Hudson upon the steady
advance made upon the enemy's works, and
is confident of an immediate and triumphant
issue of the contest. We are at all points
upon the Threshold of his Notifications. One
more advance and they are ours.
For the last duty that victory imposes, the
commanding general summons the bold men
of the corps to the organization of ii slorniug
column of Il thousand men, to yindcate the
flag of the Union, and the memory of its de-
tenders who have fallen! Let them come
forward!
Officers who lead the column of victory in
this last assault may be assured of the Just
recognition of their services by promotion,
and every officer and soldier who shares its
perils and its glory shall receive medal tit to
commemorate the first grand success of the
campaign of 1868 for the freedom of the Mis-
slSsippi. His name will be placed in general
orders upon the roll of honor.
Division commanders will at once report
the names of the officers and men who may
volunteer for this service, in order that the
organization of the column may be completed
without delay.
BY command of Maj. Gen. Banks.
RICHARD b. Irwin, Assist. Adj. Gen.
Considering the times, matters are very
quiet in the city. You pass along the streets
and discover no gatherings, see no violent GEES
uculatlons, and at night the city is wrapped in
profound quiet. Even the firemen, going to
and from the fires (Which are not of frequent
occurrence), 20 peacefully, and indulge in no
rows, as of yore.
The health Of the troops in and around the
city is remarkably good for this season, this
year. There is no epidemic sickness here,
and the long prognosticatcd yellow jack"
has, as yet, failed to make his appearance,
and we hope and believe he may not. This
excellent sanitary condition is due in a great
measure to the stringent regulations enforced
alike upon citizens and soldiers. The streets
of the city and the camps of the soldiers are
clean to perfection. The hydrants all over
the city throw floods OF the Mississippi
through the cutters night and day, and hardly
a cart load of rubbish could be scraped from
an entire street. For this state of affairs we
are thankful to our energetic authorities
Trusting you will convey the glad tidngs of
the fall Of Port Hudson to your readers ere
long, remain, yours, E.