...n, our forces were hastily recalled from the Atchafalaya and concentrated at Baton Rouge; where they crossed and advanced, about 12,000 strong, driving in the Rebel pickets, to the rear of the Port; Farragut having intended, under cover of a land attack on that side, to run the batteries early next morning. He judged best, however, to anticipate Gen. Banks's attack, the night being intensely dark; so, ...