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CHAPTER XLV.

THE SIEGE OF PORT HUDSON.
"A Tense Time-(;rim Determination of
the Disense-Wasted Besicgers-Anxiety
as to New Orlcans-MOme entOus Alter
native to Banks-News of the Fall of
Nicksburg-tiardner Sarrenders-Feed-
Ing the Garrison.
The month of June drew to an end
IN desperate anxiety for the little Army
o. the Gulf. Stout-hearted Emory, with
his handful of 400 or 500 men, holding
down the great, turbulent city of
115,000 inhabitants, saw Dick Taylor
daily nearing, with a force of 1000.
Emory could only afford an outpost at
Algiers. on the opposite side of the riv-
er, and this was protected from capture
by the guns of the two war vessels Far
ragut had left behind. Taylor had al
ready established his batteries on the
river above New Orleans, and could any
night throw one of his brigades across
the stream, join the Confederate cavalry
on the eastern bank, and march down
to New Orleans, where, if their hearts
had been as valiant as their tongues.
10000 able-bodied men would have
gone out to meet him. Emory was
doing all that bulldog tenacity could
do, but there are physical limitations
to the most dauntless courage. He was
standing on a structure that was in
hourly danger of toppling into ruin.
a single shot, the unexpected beating
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and indications warranting the belief
that 15 or 20 ponies belonged to the
party, which was moving in the direc-
ton of Mexico, via the head waters of
Devils River. / was young and buoy
ant in spirit; my men were we'll mount
ed and all eager for a chase as well as
a fray. 1t was soon apparent that we
would be forced to pass over portion
of the staked plains or desert lying
between the Concha Rivers and Mex
leo; that in order to oVertake the In
dians we would most likely have great
fatigue and privation to endure, as we
could expect to find but little water dur
ing the pursuit. However, in the con-
viction that we gould live for a short
time wherever Indians could Subsist, we
began the chase on the morning of the
18th OF July, marched about 40 miles,
and camped that night upon the dry
plains without water or the sight of
game. so frequently in view the pre-
ViouS day, and without even the chirp
Of q bird to cheer us on our journey,
We knew not exactly whittier AT early
dawn the following morning the march
was resumed; We passed during the
day water-hole utterly unfit for use
and went into bivouac that night with
the same surroundings, fully so miles
further out In the desert Our canteens
were now empty. and the outlook was
somewhat dismal. AT daybreak on the
10th, ito horse" was sounded and the
journey continued. About noon deer
was seen bounding over the prairie.
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6zas1GN
Wx:O7MP't R@heAI0N
OPENING OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
By JOHN McELROY.

erai, to get into Nicksburg while you
are still investing Port Hudson, l Will
commence Immediately shipping troops
to you, and will send such NUMBER as
you may indicate as being necessary.
The troops of this command are in eX-
cellent health and spirits. There is not
among either officers or men.
Hoping to hear favorable news from
your field of operations by the return
of Col Smith. l remain, very respect
fully, your obedient servant,
~. s. Grant, Major-General."
Letter From Gen. Emory.
How grave the situation was in New
Orleans is revealed by letter from
Gen. Emory:
headquarters Defenses of New Or
leans,
New Orleans, La, July 4, 1863
"Maj.-Gen. Banks, Commanding Nine
teenth Army Corps.
General: The paroled prisoners have
come in. and my information is as
nearly positive as human testimony can
make it that the enemy are $4,000
strong, and they are fortifying the
whole country as they march from
Brashear to this place, and are steadily
advancing.
Il respectfully suggest that, unless
Port Hudson be already taken, you can
only save this city by sending me rein
forcements Immediately and at any
cost. 1t is a choice between Port Hud-
son and New Orleans.
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In November | marched with my regi-
ment to Fort Relknap, Tex, which
place we reached about the middle of
december. Shortly afterward, Camp
cooper was established on the Clear
Fork of the BraZos. Mai. George Fl.
Thomas was placed in command till the
arrival of Lieut.-Col. r. L. Lee, TO
whom | had become very much at
tached at West Point, where he was
superintendent whilst | was Cadet
My relations and duties were therefore
most pleasant during my service at
Camp Cooper The Government had
under advisement at this period the
construction of a fort in that vicinity:
1t was Col. Lees custom to often ride
over the country in search of suitable
location. and to request each day one
Or more of his officers to accompany
him, in order to avail himself of their
views In regard to the best point at
which to establish this military post
Whilst riding with him upon one of
these excursions, and enjoying the scen-
cry and balmy air as we passed over
the high and undulating prairies Of that
beautiful region, the conversation turn
ed upon matrimony, when he said to
me with all the earnestness of a parent:
Never marry unless you can do SO into
a family which will enable your chill
dren to feel proud of both sides of the
house" He perhaps thought / might
country lasses. and therefore impaired
to me his correct and at the same time
aristocratic views in regard to this very
important step in life. His uniform
kindness to me whilst I was a Cadet
inclined me the more willingly to re-
ceive and remember this fatherly ad-
vice; and from these early relations first
sprang my affection and yeneration
which grew in strength to the end OF
his eventful career.
The latter part of that same year
was ordered to Fort Mason, situated
near the Llano River, about 40 miles
distant from Fredericksburg. Col
Albert Sidney Johnston was chief in
command until sent to Utah. Although
stationed with him but a short time,
became deeply impressed by the exalted
character of this extraordinary man.
Maj George III. Thomas succeeded in
authority; it was during my service as
his Acting Adjutant that he specially
won my high regard by his manliness
and dignity.
An Indian Scout.
After the lapse of several months.
and having grown weary of the routine
duties of camp life, I determined to
change the scene and start on a scout
ing expedition in search of the red men
Of the forests Preparations were ac-
cOrdingly made, and l left Fort Mason
on the morning of the 5th of July. 1857,
in command of 25 men of Co. G, I'd
Cav, with an Indian guide. compass in
hand and supplies for 80 days. / passed
out upon the plains by the head of the
Ilano River, and marched thence to
the country bordering on the COncha
Rivers. After an absence of 10 days
and an exploration of these different
streams, / discovered an Indian trail.
apparently about two or three days old,
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rough and partially covered with a
growth of Spanish bayonetS which af-
forded a secure place of concealment
Feeling that in the event of an attack
had better chances of success mount
ed than dismounted, for the reason that
my fighting force i'm the latter instance
would have been lessened by the num-
ber of men required to hold and guard
the horses in rear. and sharing the be-
lief which generally prevailed in my
regiment that 20 well-armed soldiers
should be able to successfully engage
four times their number of Indians, /
continued to move forward slowly upon
the immediate right of my line. When
we We're within about 90 or 80 PAGES
of the mound occupied by the Indians,
four or five of them advanced towards
us with the flag; suddenly they threw
it to the ground and fired upon us.
simultaneously from a large heap of
dry grass. weeds and leaves, burst
forth, i'm our immediate front, a blaze
of fire some 80 feet in height, and, with
a furious yell. the warriors instantly
rose up round about US, whilst others
down the slope in our midst,
even seizing some of our horses by the
bride reins. AT the same moment q
party attacked the left of our
line with lances. Thus began a most
desperate struggle. The warriors were
all painted, stripped to the waist, with
either horns or wreaths of feather
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GERS, is 27,000; field artillery, 12s
pieces, and a large number of siege
guns-probably not less than 80.
II am, General, very respectfully.
your obedient servant,
"'U. :. Grant, Major-General'
Il regret to say that, under present
circumstances, / cannot consistently
with my duty consent to a cessation OF
hostilities for the purpose you indi-
cate.
VERY respectfully, your most obedi-
ent servant
IN. p. Banks. Major-General. Com
manding.''
Col Irwin bore this note, taking with
him bugler and Gen. Stone. The first
blast of the bugle brought back the
waiting Confederates with their lantern
and flag. They went off with the note,
and before daylight returned with Gar
diners reply:
HEADQUARTERS, Port Hudson, La.
July s, 1863.
Maj. j.-Gen. ". p. Banks, Commanding
q. S. Forces, near Port Hudson, La,
General: / have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt OF your commu-
nication OF this date, giving a copy of
an official communication from Maj
Gen. U. S. Grant, U. S. Army, announc-
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Meeting Of the Commissioners.


At o'clock on the morning of July
the commissioners finally met in the
magnolia grove near where the gallant
but Inflated Col. O'Brien had waited
with his column for the orders to begin
the assault of May q. The garrison
vas represented by Col William r.
Miles, commanding the right wing; Col.
7. c. w. Steedman, 1st Ala, Command
ing the left wing, and Lieut.-Col Mar
shall j. Smith Chief OF Heavy Artillery
The Union officers had anticipated the
wants of their enemy colleagues, and
had brought up liberal supplies, solid
and liquid, which were as grateful as
and the party met in pleasant social in
tcrcourse while the articles of capitula-
ton were discussed. There was but lit
tie change made in them, and at 2
o'clock all present signed them. The
conference had lasted so long, however
that 1T was impossible to carry out the
surrender that afternoon, as had been
planned, and the. time was changed to
a. M, July 8. Gen. Gardner was wait
ing not great distance off. and at once
approved the articles, which were re-
turned for the signature of Banks.
Articles 81 Cnpitulation.
The terms We're as follows:
Articles of capitulation proposed be-
tween the commissioners on the part Of
the forces of the United States before
said place, July 8, 1853.
Article /. Mai-Gen. F. Gardner sur
renders to the United States forces un-
der Maj.-Gen. Banks the place of Port
Hudson and its dependencies, with it's
garrison. armament munitions, public
funds and material of war. in the con-
dition, as nearly as may be, in which
they were at the hour of cessation OF
hostilities. viz, a. m, July 8, 1863
art. II. The surrender stipulated in
Art. is qualified by no condition, save
that the officers 9nd enlisted men COM
posing the garrison shall receive the
treatment due to prisoners of war, ac-
cording to the usages of civilized war
fare.
Art. III. All private property of off,
cers and enlisted men shall be respect
ed and left to their respective owners.
Art. ~. The position of Port Hud-
son shall be occupied tomorrow at 7
g. M by the forces of the United States.
and Its garrisoYrecetved as prisoners of
war by such general officer of the Unit
\
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IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY.

Graduation From West Point and As
siEnment to Duty on the Pacific Coast
Profitable FarminE-In Texns-Fferce
Battle With the COmanches-Resfgnn
tiOn From the Army.
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In the early Autumn of 1866 / sailed
from San Francisco for New York, via
Panama, and reported for duty at JEFF
ferson Barracks, Mo. Soon thereafter, if
my memory betray me not, I received
draft for about $1,000 in gold. as my
share Of the profit in the wheat crop
cared for by Lieut.. Crook and myself.
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Continued on page six.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-16
CLEVELAND-HUNT. Young Ccnterville Merchant to Wed Georgia Belle.

Centerville, Oct. l5.-(Speclal INT. and Mrs. Sidney Alexander Hunt of Stinson, Ga, have announced the ap- '''" "hipR ~'7r I" "e of th"'r dnughter Lennie to Howard Leon Cleveland of centerville. the marriage to occur at the home of the parents of the bride on Tuesday. October 23. 1906, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
 The bride to be is one of Georgia 8 fairest daughters and is d young wo- man of rare culture and is great ia vorite wherever she is known. The prospective groom is a member of one of the oldest. best known and most in nuential families In this section of Ala bama He is a member of the pros, porous mercantile firm of Cleveland Bros. of Centerville and is young man of splendid character.
 After an extended wedding tour the couple will have apartments at the Wadsworth hotel of this place.
 sheriff Crawford today arreste Dave Jackson, white man. at Ran dOlph. who is charged in three cases with violating the prohibition law or Bihb County.
 A prominent merchant and cotton buyer after an inspection of the cotton fields stated yesterday that his exami- nation convinced him that cotton in this section was moro severely dam ged than he had any idea and that tn" reports of the damage done by the re cent bad weather were not eXaggerdt- ed
 New machinery has been ordered and the electric lE..t plant at this place will be enlarged and improved
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The guests were received as they en-
 tered by Misses Lizzie Conner and Leila Willis.
 Mrs. Pruett was very attractive in a gown of white made over white satin
 while the pretty young hostess who re- mired in a white lace dress made over
 blue. Miss Ethel Thornton. in a graceful manner served hot chocolate from a prettily decorated tea table. Little white booklets with two tiny sprays of hand painted golden rod tied tributed among the guests for a guess ing contest on hearts.
 The prize. a beautiful bouquet of American beauty roses and plumosa | fern, was won by Miss Hattie Smith.
 which Mrs. l.. E. Cartledge presented
 ception Miss smith very graciously
 presented 1t to Mrs. Pruett. the guest l of honor.
 The dining room was brilliant fin green and gold. the mantels were banked in palms. while massive urns held the golden rods all aglow. The circle of lights over the table in the silver candelabra, were brilliant and
 the centerpiece on the blue cover over
 lace was a pyramid of golden rod and brlle's roses
 Each guests place was marked with
 a white satin heart with two sprays Of hand painted golden rod bearing the
 date and name of each guest The sandwiches and cakes served were heart shaped. This gathering of handsomely gowned women presented quite beau tiful and picturesque scene as the guests stood in the shadow of the flick
 health and future happiness of the
 fair young bride.
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Chief Clerk in the office of Ensley steel plant, has many friends here.
 < E &
 PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs. Mary billiard has returned from a stay in Oklahoma with her sister, Mrs. Stone. and Is with MT. and Mrs. Albert Dillard
 Miss Jennie Lyde Herbert has re- turned from Oklohama. where she has spent the past several months with the
 < E Sc
 Miss Annie Reid of Birmingham, is the guest of Mrs. w. B. Kelley. Miss Reid Is taking charge in her mothers place of the affairs of the Woman's 8 Department of the Fair for the present.
 < 3e < MT. and Mrs. F. E. Brunette of Anda- lusia, MT. and Mrs e. E. Hamerick of Troy, and MT. c F. Hamerick of Green vile. will be with MT. and Mrs. L. B. Hamerick during Fair week.
 as < < MT. Arthur Hannon, son of Mir. and Mrs. A. T. Hannon, who has spent the past two months in Denver. has gone to Arizona to spend the winter. Miss Carolyn Haralson will go to At lanta tomorroW to visit the Misses ,,sses Miss Mary c6erry fs of Houston. Tex. who has been visiting Mrs. T. J. Hewlett. has gone to Opelika to visit relatives.
 E < :.
 Mrs. F. E. Green has returned from Headland where she has been visiting her son, MT. William Green.
 M < Js
 MT. and Mrs James Farley Spear have gone to San Antonio, Texas, to make their home.
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 Mrs Edna Kerlin Stovall has gone to Birmingham to visit friends and relatives.
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 Mrs J. F. Cason and little daugh- ter Lillian, left this morning for Co.,
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CAMPBELL MAKES BOND.
|. Accused of Complicity In Murder O
 DeDuty Marshal.

Gadsden. Oct. 15.-(Special.l-Ma Campbell of Mountainboro. who has been confined in the Birmingham jail in default of $6.OO0 bond upon q charge of operating an illicit distillery and conspiring to assault United States or, ficers, mas succeeded in making bond and has been released.
 Campbell, Lee and King Lawson and Ingersoll Uptain were all sent to the Birmingham Jafi for safe keeping some weeks ago, and 1t was thought that the recent grand jury would return in dictments against them charging them with the murder of John Davis. which took place about the same time the still was destroyed. but 1t failed to do
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ThOuRhtful Sermon Delivered at En
 terprise Baptist Church..

Enterprise Oct. 15.-(Special) )-Rev A. G. Moseley of Evergreen on yes terday preached to a large congrega- tion both morning and evening at the First Baptist Church
 The church Is now without regular pastor and the pulpit is being supplied by ministers from other places. 4 | large centrally lov.-ted lot has been | purchased and dirt will be broken 1 early In the spring for the erection of d connections and handsome structure The Pea River and flaw Ridge As
 seciations will meet at the Baptist | Church Wednesday of this week.
 large number of delegates from the different churches comprising the As sociation will be in attendance.
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lmmbus. Ga. to attend the Berry -Mul- lins wedding. which takes place We'd nesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at St Luke's Methodist Church of which inent in the work of this church. hence 1t is marriage in which many are in terested. Miss Berry's friends in gratulations on this happy occasion. E E # Mrs. J. T. Harris and Mrs J. T. Harris. IT.. and daughter, Elizabeth Hamerick at i4 south Hull street. er route from their home in Opelika tc Birmingham to attend home coming | week. Mrs. Harris. Sr.. will return ir Mrs. Hamerick during the Fair. Ss < <
 The Rev. c. R. Hodge has been l called as rector of the Episcopal already assumed charge of his duties Mrs. Hodge and the other members of his family will remain in Montgomery until next spring.
 Miss Mc.Kensie of Eufaula is ex- pected soon to visit Miss Louise Thorn ton.
 Mrs. W. J. Reynolds. Jr. has gone to Evergreen to visit friends
 Mrs. William B. Kolb and two chil dren of Bedding, Pa. are visiting MT. and Mrs. l.. J Richardson at their home on Lawrence Street. Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Fonville will go to ,L,,, Lnverne tomorrow S to attend the Fonville and MT. Fred Sawyer. a. < < Miss Mcclure of Louisville is visit ing Mrs T. J. Kelly on Alabama Mrs. T. S. sharp of Atlanta is the guest of her parents. pr. and Mrs. w. T. Hendricks on Holcombe Street
 The members of the Young Ladies' at 4:3o o'clock at the Standard Club for the purpose of reorganizing. < < <
 Mrs. Herbert Battle and daughter, Miss Nell Battle. returned home Sat urday after spending the summer in the mountains of North Carolina. # < 3s
 Miss Ethel Johnson. who had plan ned to go to Bay Minette to teach has changed her plans and will remain at home this winter.
 F < E Miss Ella Carroll has gone to Bir-
 Mrs. Abe Isaac of New Orleans, is the guest or Mrs. Gus uhlfelder at her home on Holcombe Street.
 Mrs. Neal l.: Anderson and little daughter Ruth have returned home af- ter spending the summer in North Carolina.
 Mrs. Dan Spencer Van Horn of Mont gomery. Ala. is visiting her father. MT. A. w. Jones. Mrs. Van Horn, will be pleasantly remembered as Miss Florence Jones. having formerly re- sided in this city.-Birmingham Age Herald. -rto I,,,;or f,;roIo .le
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-16
Receution at Midway.

Midway. Oct. l5.-tSpccial)-Mrs D. p Pruett was the attractive guest of o'clock at Miss Lyda Jordan's recep- ton and the party numbering twenty two young ladies and matrons were rendered delightful hospitality.
 Miss Jordan's home was festive with golden rod and palms, golden rod and roses prevailing in the reception room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-16
Wcmen and Society.
 By Mrs J. M. deCoes
MISS GRAY AND MIR. CREN-
 SHAW MARRIED YES-
 TERDAY AFTERNOON


 Yesterday afternoon at the home of Rev. J. M. Barnes on the Norman Bridge Road, occurred the marriage of Miss Hattie Gray of Flomaton and Mir. D. F. Crenshaw of Bainbridge. Ga. Rev. Mir. Barnes officiating. The young couple was attended by MT. and Mrs. Lee Crenshaw, cousins of the groom, bert Revels and MT. Rudolphus Cren- shaw. The bride was prettily gowned in gray cloth. fashioned in Empire style with which she wore a gray hat trimmed in white plumes.
 Mr. and Mrs. Crenshaw, the newly married couple, will leave this morning for Birmingham. where they go to at tend the Fair. After few days visit Birmingham, they will go to Bain, oridge, where the groom resides, and where they will make their home. MISS FRAZER AND MR.
 At the home of the brides mother. Mrs. M. E. Frazer. on Madison Ave son Frazer and Mir. Robert West was --i--I "''-.~- -----ing at 7:30 rely officia-
 esSing the *.. If relatives
 nds. The
 cloth suit yes were in
 eft shortly
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 When they
 her moth a'. Avenue.
 LIE.
 throughout
 place in at of Miss fred l.. Saw
 ,e celebrated
 The young
 ely after for
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 visited her
 vile. MT.
 position of
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The Junior Circle of the Highland Park Presbyterian Church will give d Peanut Hunt at Oak Park. Saturday October 20, 3;30 to 5:30 p. m. Admis-
 sion 5c. Candy for sale and fun for
 every one. adv.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-24

Wf,bft ofor NaaIaffAyty5 f''ooilfioH
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PFMFMRER % Af.1 h3s s ssp9as Es 9s motor % M
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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-12-05

mines or Of engineering Is now uni.
versally acknowledged, and no less
far reaching is the effect Of a good
building or mechanical trades school, q
textile or matchmaking or engraving
school. All such training must develop
not only manual dexterlty. but indus
trial intelligence. In international r.
yalry this country does not have to
fear the competition Of pauper labor as
much as II has TO fear the educated
labor of specially trained competitors,
and we should have the education OF
the hand, eye and brain which will At
us TO meet such competition.
IN every possible way we should help
the wageworker who tolls with bis
hands and who must-we hope In a
constantly increasing measure-alsO toll
with his brain. Under the constitution
the national legislature can do but lit
tie of direct Importance for his welfare
save where he is engaged In work
which permits It to act under the In
terstate commerce clause OF the con-
stltutlon, and this Is one reason why
| so earnestly hope that both the leg
lslative and judicial branches OF the
government viii construe this clause
OF the constitution In the broadcast pos
slble manner. We can. however, In
such a matter as industrial training, In
such matter ms child labor and fac
tory laws. set an example to the states
by enactlng the most advanced legis-
lation that can wisely be enacted for
the District OF Columbia.