The National tribune., 1902-01-30
Copyrighted, 1901 by the pubIi

The morning OF July /, lSOo, at VICES
burg, was bright and beautiful; not :;
cloud obscured the rising sun. Since II
o'clock of the previous day the armIe
had practically been at peace, although
some firing occurred on the Union lief
until commanding officers We're fully ad
yised of the situation.
At an early hour the soldiers of thl
Union army were assembled on the hISl
ground in the rear of their works, in full
view of the Confederate fOrtiticationS
about S o'clock, by Pfcconccrted ar
rangcment, Confederate soldiers appeared
upon their parapets along their entire llnt
of eight miles and planted stats witt
white flags. In short time the garrison
marched out in perfect O.der IN front oi
their works, formed line, stacked arms
and marched back.
There was no demonstration whatever
among the Union ranks; the struggle had
been too intense, the exhibition OF Coul
age and fortitude on both sides had been
too great, for the yictOrs in this their hOul
of triumph TO do any act to add to the
humiliation of their defeated antagonists
The achievement of the army spoke fol
itself: no vainglorious bOasting could add
to its glory, nor WAS it needed to satisfy
the pride Of the rank and file.
At 10 o'clock Gen. Grant with his stan
led the way into EickSburg. Gen. Logan $
Division had the advance.
The troops which entered the city
marched in over the works in their front.
Gen. John L. Smith led his division.
My brigade, with banners flying.
marched down the principal street of the
city, halting near the Steamboat landing.
where they stacked arms. The sight in
and along the river was very inspiring;
the gunboat feet and all the transports
steaming down from Millikcn'S Bend and
Young's Point and moOring at the wharf.
int mo-
of courtesies between officers of the army
and navy. BY invitation the field and
staff officers of my brigade took dinner
with me and my staff aboard the steamer
Imperial, where a substantial meal was
served, with a due allowance of cham
Pagne.
:; The men brought their hayersacks well
filed with provisions, and had bOun
focus meal, sharing it in many cases with
Confederate soldiers.
TIE CoTFEDERATEs INTERESTED.
Pemberton's army and the citizens of
Yicksburg exhibited great interest and Gu
riosity at the presence of the Union sol
dierS. Care had been taken to have the
troops in good condition. Their arms and
accouterments were bright their dothing
was neat, their carriage was sOldielly.
and their department uneXceptional; the!
made good impression.
a garrison was detailed to remain in the
city. In the afternoon the soldiers marched
back TO their encampmentS.
The Confederate troops were found to
be Destitute of provisions, and many need
ing Immediate medical attention, and ra-
lions and medical stores We're at once is
sued.
THE CITY IN DISTRESS.
4 hurried inspection of the city showed
that hundreds Of families were living in
cares cat into the hillsides, where they
had remained for weeks, thus being shell
tered. from shot and. shell. These fam
dies were encouraged to return to their
homes. " sf.''':#
It was found that hundreds of dead
animals were scattered throughout the
city, and lay fostering in the sun, time
not having been taken during the siege
10 get rid Of them.
=. On the morning of July 5 places for en-
SfInpment were selected for the Seven
tteenth Corps, and it moved inside of the
Confederate works. 4 large detail was
Isade To cleanse the city and put it in
sanitary condition. All dead animals were
burned, and everything offensive was d :
posed OF. In the camps every man was
busy; the grounds were carefully policed,
all wells and springs were cleaned ont ard
curbed, tents were set up, and with forks,
poles and bushes brought from the ,yo 6s
OF tents. BY night the whole scene was
one Of cleanliness and comfort.
Nhlic all this work WIS going on the
Confederate soldiers watched with eager
eyes the energy and industry displayed by
the "Hank' TO make himself comfortable.
The work OF parol!ng Pembertons
army was also organized
sEERIAS's CAMPAIGN.
Now that Vicksburg had actually
fallen, Gen. Sherman Immediately entered
upon his important campaign against
JObnston. The following letter to Gen.
DsteFhaGs and the general order for the
forward movement give AN insight into
the character Of this great man. His
stern devotion 10 duty, his pr0Inytness to
act, his extraordinary grasp of a military
situation, and bis absolute confidence IN
las army and himself, and his considnra-
ton for his subordinate officers, are fully
shown in these papers:
Sherman 10 OSteThaus:
'You are already aware that I am Or
derec TO move across Black River to at
tack Johnston. I propose that Ord's
Corps cross at your position, mine at AIcs-
SINGERS, above Bridgeport, and Parke at
BiiCsong. YOu now have a bridge, and
The other corps are now at the other
points, and viii make theirs tomorrow.
Fhe next day ! want TO move direct On
ASvANoA' Iph H1l1s OH Stu. OEG $ ARRIVAL,
report 10 him, and be prepared to move
with him.
"McPberson's Corps remains ct Vicks-
burg, Of which Gen. Macarthur has three
brigadeS. Two OF these will relieve you at
the bridge, and the other will watch this
line. When Gen. Macarthur comes. give
him the benefit of your knowledge of the
position and surrounding country, and ad-
wise with him as 20 the ACCESSIBILITY of
getting q locomotive and cars in Vicks-
burg, and 10 bring out supplies TO the
bridge, as depot for US during our move
IneBt on Johnston.
The enemy displayed quite a force at
Nessinger's this p. m. with a gun. Please
feel forward with small force as far
as Amsterdam. / am perfectly willing
the enemy should come as far this wag
as possible, as ! fear the dust. heat and
drCCght quite az much as the enemy, The
nefreI lie comes 10 our depot the better.
The Importance of Sicksburg increases
as examined. Gen. Grant tregrarbs 27.-
900 prisoners, l27 field guns and 100
heavy barbet and siege guns. These arc
large figures for our country, and remind
one OF the Old country. ] will see Gen
Ord before we actually cross Black River
and will mention you, as | believe you
are comparative strangers. Have Won
auy maps Of the ground east Of the Black?
i sent my old ones off, supposing we were
done with them. I have sent to Vicks-
burg for a supply, but would be glad to
nave any that you possess 10 copy FROM
General Order No. 80:
The moment Yicksburg surrenders and
tie investing army is relieved from the