...d north of Port Hudson, cut it off from communication with Vicksburg and from all succor; and then either to invest it and capture it, or to join General Grant's forces at Vicksburg. The passage of Farragut 's boats past Port Hudson in March rendered this feasible; and Banks succeeded admirably in carrying out this plan of campaign. The Bayous Teche and Boeuf are nearly the western limits Of the Loui...