The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-05

our forces were on shoyt rations for four DAYS
Jheyhad but one cracker per day, and nothing
else except what was fOraged. F
Captain Stevens thinks we still hold jackson.
Itwas reported that one corps of Banks ar
my had arrived at Warenton.
Dead rebels have corn meal and bacon in
their hayersachs. Prisoners state that their
lations were onc-fOurth pound of meat per
day. and a small quantity of meal.
We have lost number of fell officers, but
no Generals. Seven died on the way up to
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Special Dispatch to the Chicago Times.
In THE FIELD NEAR VICKsDUKG,(
-yt.r.t ID. s. May 23-9 p. NJ.
There was no fighting to-day, the troops
resting from yesterdays assault. Our repulse
was complete on all parts of the line. No dis
couragement need he entertained as to final
success. The city is closely invested, and must
succumb to our attack sooner or later.
We are intrenched and building rifle-pits
Cavalry have been sent out toward Canton to
ascertain Gen. Joe JOhnstOn's whereabouts.
Our loss yesterday was not far from 1000.
1t is tOlerably certain the works cannot be
carried by assault. A regular siege must re-
duce them. Two weeks will probably be con.
srimed.
Special dispatch to the Chicago Times
MURFREEsRoRo Tenn, May 2S
DiSpttCucS lIOul OcIcIiu OIduG NH McIupulS
arrived to-day, the tone of which are highly en-
couraging. The army is in excellent condition
considering the trying ordeal of marches,
sieges and battles through which it has lately
passed with such brilliant results. The General
says the city is completely invested, and that
the enemy, driven from the outer works by
storm, are huddled within the inner, with every
prospect of being captured soon. Our artil-
lery keep balling at the Gordon of frowning
earthwOrks above and it is believed that before
many days, if an assault fails, hunger will GER
tanly avail to insure the fall of the Mississippi
Gibraltar. Immediately after the occupation
of the outer works an assault was made, which
though unsuccessful, resulted in no serious loss
to us. While the artillery is engaging the en-
emy's attention, and gradually but surely crum-
bling his works, the army is enjoying a breath
ing spell below, and gathering strength to car
~ the city by storm. Not many days will pass
ere the fate of Vicksburg will be decided.
Dispatches to-day from perfectly reliable sour
cos represent Johnston in the immediate vi.
entity of Jackson, receiving heavy reinforce
ments, that come pouring in from every direc-
city will hold out fifteen days. he will throw
into it 100 900. if he is compelled to relinquish
every foothOld in his department to effect it.
Ii the condition of affairs at Ficksburg is cor
rectly reported, the rebels cannot possibly hold
out five days. Johnston is evidently straining
every nerve to recruit an army sufficient to
succOr and save this Wanted stronghold Ev-
cry railroad converging to jackson is busily
employed night and day, and every available
man within Johnston's reach is being hurried
forward. Should he recruit his army in good
season, he may hurl against Grant such force
as would compel the raising of the siege. In
the meantime however, he will find that the
Federals have not been tardy in strengthening
Grant.
Whether anxiety for the safety of Vicksburc
will induce the withdrawal Of enough forces
from TullahOma to justify an early advance of
the Army of the Cumberland, is Just now the
all important topic in camp.
New YORK, May 2s.
The Commercial says: There is little doubt
but Grant has received ample reinfOrcements,
and by the 18th, at least, was amply prepared
to move successfully upon the enemyis works.
ST. LOUIS, May %.
A special to the Republican, Memphis,
Goth, says:
Information has been received here up to
Sunday morning, the Oath. On the 21st the
Federals were busily engaged moving up their
heavy guns, and on Friday, the 22d. their
position was u very strong One-the right
resting on Haines' Bluff and the left on War
rentOn. F@l
On Friday the rebels made charge on the
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fecting their purpose. The Federals, in turn,
attempted to carry the redoubt, but the charge
was repulsed with considerable loss in killed
and wounded. 4
On Sunday morning the armies occupied the
same position they did on Friday On Sunday
an attack was to be made by land and water on
the Vicksburg batteries. Our sharpshooters
prevent the rebels from working their heavy
guns .-t p. =
At Youngs Point there are nine thousand re-
bel prisoners and one regiment of negroes, cap
tured during the fight.
A dispatch to the me paper, Murfreesboro.
says:
A party which accompanied FLAG oftruce to-
day learned that dispatches were received last
night by Gen. Polk, containing the very latest
news from Ficksburg This morning the same
individual received another dispatch, contain
ing nothing new, but confirming what he had
previously obtained. The dispatch declared
that Grants forces had made six distinct as
saults upon the inner works ut Vicksbug and
were each time repused; that Grant was max
ing formidable preparations for another attack,
from which the rebels'seem to fear much; that
PembertOn, with the remnant of his army, was
in Grants rear; where he had been Joined by
Johnston with 20, 900 men and that both these
rebel leaders were near enough to assail Grant
who was in possession of the outer WORKS of
the city
WASHINGTON, May q.
From the Richmond enquirer of the 25th:
The following are the latest official dispatches
from the General commanding at Vicksburg,
which were sent to jackson and from thence
telegraphed to President Davis
VlcKsBuRG, May 30 The enemy assaulted
our entertainments yesterday on our centre and
left. They were repulscd with heavy loss
Our loss was small. The enemy's force is at
least 60, 900.
VICKsBURG, May 21.-The enemy kept up
heavy artillery fire yesterday. Two of our
guns were dismounted in the centre; our
works, however, were uninjured. Their sharp
shooters picked Off our officers and men all
day. Our works were repaired and our guns
replaced last night
Our men are encouraged by a report that
Gen. Johnston is near with large army, and
they are in good spirits.
May II, 2 p. M.-We have had brisk artillery
and musketry firing to day; also heavy NOR
tar firing from gunboats.
Three p. M..-During the past two days
transports with troops have gone up the river.
Destination unknown.
A Murderer Sentenced in Massa.