The Daily Dispatch: May 26, 1863., [Electronic resource]

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Vicksburg

The suspense with regard to Vicksburg tries the patience; but it is not the first time that we had to wait anxiously for the news of the result of the tremendous assaults which we knew were making upon it.

The news of Sunday, published yesterday, was cheering, though not very definite. There had certainly been one repulse of the enemy, and probably two or three; but the enemy still confronted the lines of defence in rear of the place, and it was further stated that transports had passed, up the river Mississippi.--Gen. Johnston had thrown in reinforcements to Gen. Pemberton, and was himself in rear of the enemy, with what force we do not know, and of course would not state if we did. A man skilled in strategy, and of so much forecasts and energy as he possesses, we are convinced that he will leave nothing undone for the safety of Vicksburg and to defeat the enemy. Vague and complicated as the messages have been the strength of our defences and the powerful natural advantages of the town for defence justify the expectation of another severe repulse to the enemy.