Volume 14 , Issue 6

Siege of Vicksburg Continues 1863

It was reported in the White Cloud Chief, 11 June 1863, the latest on the siege of Vicksburg still continued. It has been decided that the fortifications were stronger than those of Sebastopol, yet Grant is still confident of success.

The siege of Port Hudson was also progressing, with favorable prospects. The rebels reported that Gen. Banks had lost an arm, but the source was not reliable.

A portion of Hooker's army was again across the Rappahannock, and more bloody fighting was imminent. We trust that the third time will be the charm.

The severest cavalry fight of the war, occurred on Monday, at Beverly Ford, on the Rappahannock. A Body of our cavalry, under Col. Buford, attacked Stuart's entire force, driving them back six miles, and killing large numbers of them. Stuart was on the eve of another grand raid into Pennsylvania and Maryland, but this little accident set him back sadly.

The Kansas Colored regiment was to be paid at last. The officers were to receive the same pay as officers in white regiments, and the privates ten dollars per month. The paymaster was on his way to the regiment.   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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