New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-20
The Surrender Of Port Hudson.

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A large number of residences were also illuminated.
The Surrender Of Port Hudson.
The fall of Port Hudson, the latest event in the
sroat battle panorama of tho Mississippi has cheered
the hearts Of the friends OF the Union III the Rebel
States, and inspired them with the hope that the war
will soon be over, and The nation again restored 70
Peace and unity.
TIE Surrender Of Port Hudson was rendered 20
General Banks on Sue 9th inst The particulars Of
shs surrender are very interesting. Nleksourg had
fallen on the 4th inst. The news soon reached the
fleets before Por Hudson, whereupon ssutes were
fired both on lar and water; tue bands OF the diff
ferent regiments performed in their best style the
different patrirtic airs well known 10 the Ameri-
can people. The soldiers and sailors were almost
uppovernstlc with enthusiasm. Joy Ttscunded ev-
CRY where throughout the camps. Inc Rebels We're
were startled, and anxious as 10 the csuse
of so much and SO enthusiastic eheer
10 wait "A terrible suspense AS 70 the interpre-
tstion OF what was going on. AT length the Rebels
and our troops being Ia close proximity 10 each
other, conversations were iuduged Ia without dan
ger TO either side. II WAS difficult for the Rebels
70 believe that Vicksburg he'd surrendered Per.
haps thie difficulty WAS strengthened by the fact
that The surrender OF Port Hudson depended ia soue
measure upon that OF Vicksburg Bat curiosity IN
crossed, and at length, toward evening on the IN
instant resolved upon knowing the truth OF the
Yunor which had spread throughout their hDes, an
officer raised himself above the works, and called
aloud 10 one of the Union officers, asking, W hat
are YOU making all that noise about 7" The
answer WAS Because we have taAen NiCks-
bpro" The Rebel officer doubling
a. had been some OF bis soldiers before him lie
insisted upon not believing the news, and on BEING
asked " bat testimony be would accept Oh tue sab
iect so as be convinced of ito truth 10 responded.
:. Nothing but copy Of the Dispatch OF some trust
WORTHY authority. The Cuion Othcer then procured
q COPY Of Gen. Grants official dispatch, and pa 'sed
81 over the parapets 10 him. assuring him at the same
time on the honor OF soldier, that the dis patch
was genuine as he had copied 1t with bis own baud
Having read the little document, the Rebel Ofhcer
sad be was satisfied OF truthiulness, and believed
Is 10 be useless for Port Hudson 10 attempt to hold
ont longer.
The night passed away; the Rebels had eaten
their last crust; they had eaten up their mules and
were eDterts ming themselves 10 the savory dish o.
dead rats. They were IL short, out VI provisions
and would probably have surrendered the position
st any rate before many days. Tho dispatch from
Gen. Grant which they had read, had been studded
by Crn Gardiner; and al = O'Clock next morning.
tie SIN inst, parley was sounded from the Rebel
works, which was soon answered, and an officer
came out with dispatch from Gen. Gardner asE-
Ing on what terms surrender would be accepted.
As soon possible the message was taken TO
General Banks Headquarters, snd III due time al
answer was returned 10 the effect that none bu;
unconditional surrender would be accepted. The
terms were accepted by General Gardiner; short
time was asked Tor ia which 10 make the nece-sary
Arrangements. T~enty-four hours given tor
chat purpose, but General Gardiner ready in ID
shorter tine than that, for IL O'Clock noon onLhe
9th OF July, our forces entered into Por. Hudson
the No. 2 Gibraltar OF the Mississippi.
Az the victors entered, they found the Rebels all
drawn up la line Of battle with arms stacked in front
OF them, and the hungry soldiers Of Gen. Gardiner
were soon we'll TED from the Cornmioslrat OF the
Union Army, from which 1900 ratlons were drawn
The humber OF Rebel soldiers drawn up Ia line,
when the surrender took place, about 4 600. Ia
addition to this number there about 800 sick
and wounded; the wounded Numbered about 100.
The wounds Ge generally very severe, in the
hoad, and by the bullets OF our sharpehooterp.
Our batteries had doue a great dead O.
damage, having destroyed immense amount Of
sores The United States flag was run up at 9
o'clock Oh Ibursday morning. tie 9th iDss., and was
sAluted by the h.els above and below the po,ition
There had been terrible sickness in the garrison and
almost toal destiiutiCu Of medicine. They suffered
terribly IRON this cause. There was q good suDoly
of annunilioD all Of which fell into our hanos.
General Gardiner, The recent Rebel commander OF
Port Hudson, Is deserter from the United States
Army lie held commission 81 the opening Of the
Rebellion OF the Shareholders agsinst The United
etstes Government, aud entered the service of the
TRAITORS wIthoat waiting 10 tender his resignation.
IL New Orleans, the effect Of the news VI the sur
render OF Port Hudson was ali almost unanimous
rejoicing GU the part OF the people On the night
OF ,he IIth Inst tue people turned out in Thousands
70 celebrate the event There was grand torch
lRL; procession in honor of the victory. Meetings
were ned in response 70 the call OF Union citizens
and burning eloqueuce poured from the Lips Of
haRired orators. TIE public buildings, tue hotels,
and p,vale dwellings were Illuminated. The Stars
aud sz1pes were gwen " the breeze everywhere.
Many persous VINO had never before, sllce the
city bec,ime reDe lIOus raised the American flag
tina proed gay wrvsd the National emblem with as
much apparent devotion ss II they never had been
dlsIoyal The few determined secessionists who did
make their appearance, seemed rs wretched 10
others we're happy. They claimed that the news
was doubtful, and that such rejoicing was prema.
ture aud THIS IN presence OF Tie fact that steamers
direct from before Port Hudson were lying off the
city making all sorts 81 demonstrations relative "
che event. Ga their weay down the river, the Al
batross aud Estsella fired upon by some strsg
Cling guerilas
During the attack and subsequent siege Of Port
Hudson the conduct Of tho t~o Louisiana 1ments
OF col,red troops was Of high character emitting
them 10 the praise due 70 gallant defenders OF the
Gag Of our UnlOn-prbise wnlcn all lovers of their
country will feel proud to awai6
The campaIgn against Port HJldson has been |
laborous one throughout. attended with many events
OF touching sOlemnty ana sadieoe. Tue heTosm OF |
our soldiers i'll einbalm the meJIOry Cf those who
fell will follow with honor and glory thOse VINO
rem to enjoy peace won by sucb persistent and
soIdery eAterprips. IL Is not 100 much ~ cay tst
Gen. Binks hss proved here, a. heretofore = sue.
CESS sOaier ~ we'll aS a statesman-a patriol /
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