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Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 23: destruction of the ram Arkansas.--capture of Galveston.--capture of the Harriet Lane.--sinking of the Hatteras.--attack on Baton Rouge.--Miscellaneous engagements of the gun-boats. (search)
ited States or its people. From January, 1863, Farragut was employed in conjunction with General Banks Commander William D. Porter, (afterwards Commodore U. S. Navy.) in forcing his way into th an inferior one. On the 14th of March, 1863, it was decided by Rear-Admiral Farragut and General Banks that the former should move with his fleet past Port Hudson, which was at that time well fortified with nineteen heavy guns bearing on the water approaches. General Banks was to make a diversion with his Army against the forts, and what was left of the mortar flotilla was to open on the banworthy of any one who undertakes to write history. It would be difficult to find out why General Banks allowed these formidable works to be built within striking distance of his Army, and at a plit was a stubborn one and a great expenditure of force was necessary to overcome it. When General Banks reported his Army ready to move on the enemy's works, and the mortar boats were in position,
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 26: siege of Vicksburg. (search)
d since then that point had been made doubly secure against invasion. The Federal Army could not cross the river below the town. for there were no transports on that side of the batteries, and it was then thought impossible to pass them. General Banks at one time received orders to march up to Vicksburg and assist Grant, and so envelop the city, but for some reason this movement was delayed from time to time, and the latter had to depend upon his own resources. Vicksburg and Port Hudson were both receiving large supplies via the Red River, and the first step necessary to be taken was to send a vessel (or vessels) to establish a blockade. This, it was thought, would hasten the evacuation of Port Hudson, and thus leave Banks at liberty to ascend the Mississippi in steamers. On the 3d of February, 1863, the ram, Queen of the West, Colonel Charles R. Ellet, was selected to perform the perilous duty of running the batteries and carrying out Admiral Porter's orders. Ellet was
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 27: expedition through Steele's Bayou and Deer Creek. (search)
as after his passage of the Port Hudson batteries. From him Grant obtained information of affairs at the latter place, and the little probability there was of General Banks making the Confederates evacuate it. On hearing this, General Grant thought of sending an army corps to co-operate with Banks, get possession of the works aBanks, get possession of the works at Port Hudson, and then bring all Banks' forces to operate against Vicksburg. But this idea did not exist long, the general coming to this opinion through the fact that the water had overflowed everything about the upper part of Vicksburg, and dry land could only be found on the heights. There was no foot-hold for an army, and GrBanks' forces to operate against Vicksburg. But this idea did not exist long, the general coming to this opinion through the fact that the water had overflowed everything about the upper part of Vicksburg, and dry land could only be found on the heights. There was no foot-hold for an army, and Grant thought a better chance of turning Vicksburg might be found below, between Warrenton and Grand Gulf. Having consulted with Admiral Porter regarding the possibility of passing the batteries at Vicksburg with a sufficient force — a point on which his mind was made easy — he called a council of war, at which all the divisional
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 28: passage of the fleet by Vicksburg and capture of Grand Gulf.--capture of Alexandria, etc. (search)
called history. Grant's brightest chapter. attack on Haines' Bluff. Captain Walke captures sharpshooters. Grand Gulf captured. Porter confers with Farragut. up the Red River. Fort Derussy partially destroyed. capture of Alexandria. General Banks takes possession up the Black River. Harrisonburg shelled. operations of the Mississippi squadron summarized. The Army had already moved on the 15th of April, 1863, and that night was selected for the naval vessels to pass the batteri into Alexandria and the town was turned over to him by the Navy. The following day the squadron returned down the Red River with the exception of the Lafayette, Estella and Arizona, and the ram Switzerland which were left to co-operate with General Banks in case he should require the assistance of the Navy. While in Red River, Lieutenant-Commander Woodworth was sent up Black River, a branch of the former stream, to make a reconnaissance with the General Price, Pittsburg, Estella, and Arizo
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 31: operations of Farragut's vessels on the coast of Texas, etc. (search)
along the coast, but nothing of a very satisfactory nature. Maj.-Gen. Banks, who had relieved General Butler at New Orleans, wishing to cohe place being taken by the Army, for as late as May 8th, 1863, General Banks marched a large portion of his army to Alexandria, La., at the d he had sent an expedition up the Red River to co-operate with General Banks, who was expected at Alexandria with a large military force (hein commenced operations against that place, in conjunction with General Banks, who, as he reported, had the forts closely invested. Farrag doubt to raise the siege of Port Hudson, or draw off enough of General Banks' troops to enable the garrison to evacuate that place. As soy from Port Hudson, having on board a bearer of dispatches from General Banks, announcing the unconditional surrender of that place. On hitrongly backed by the naval force, it is doubtful whether Butler or Banks could have held their positions for a month. After the fall of V
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 41: the Red River expedition, under Major-General N. P. Banks, assisted by the Navy under Rear-Admiral David D. Porter. (search)
alls and were ready to ascend the river before Banks reached the rendezvous. The six days General ore which the Confederates would retreat; that Banks would seize all the cotton in the country, formy wagons, ostensibly to carry rations for General Banks' division, while A. J. Smith had hardly aned River, and at 10 o'clock a courier from General Banks came on board the flag-ship, and informed multitude of wagons. It was thought that, as Banks got further into the heart of the enemy's counoads for miles to get the trains along. Had Banks been satisfied to let the cavalry go in advancd the final result would have been different. Banks had probably never heard of the old rule, Choo a place of safety. After this repulse, General Banks fell back to Pleasant Hill with his whole affairs on Red River. When it was found that Banks would probably retreat to Alexandria, the Admipeared that A. J. Smith's ragged guerillas, as Banks had called them, were now to have the honor of[152 more...]
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 42: Red River expedition.--continued. (search)
this report with the published evidence of General Banks will convince any one of the Admiral's impe that she would have to be abandoned, for General Banks took up his line of march the moment he th totally undeserved. It is only fair to General Banks to give his version of the burning of Alex while so large an army remained near; but General Banks is as inaccurate in regard to this matter y as General Emory advanced. No more of General Banks was seen by the Navy until the flag-ship rat there was a tacit understanding between General Banks and the enemy was the general belief, and iral's repeated asseverations to that effect. Banks pushes on the expedition in April, when the riof supplies. The depot was established before Banks arrived, and there was no departure from the pof a difficulty into which they fell, owing to Banks' self-assurance. We feel satisfied that no chade a better record. In taking leave of General Banks and Red River, we will give him the benefi[180 more...]
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 43: operations of the Mississippi squadron, under Admiral Porter, after the Red River expedition. (search)
a battery of two 30-pounder Parrotts. When the vessels opened fire in return, the enemy did not wait to load, but scattered in all directions, leaving their guns and muskets behind them. A deserter stated that these guns had been taken from General Banks when he was on his Red River raid, and the naval officers were thus sometimes reminded that Banks had furnished the guns which so often attacked them along the river. This affair was well managed and with but little loss of life. Five or Banks had furnished the guns which so often attacked them along the river. This affair was well managed and with but little loss of life. Five or six batteries, which had been captured from the Federals, were now raiding upon different parts of the river, and firing upon merchant steamers carrying passengers, frequently women and children. We regret that we are obliged to mention these acts of wanton vengeance on the part of the Confederates. It was not legitimate warfare, and it detracted very much from the credit which they had fairly earned by their undoubted bravery on other occasions. It looked sometimes as if the chivalry of t
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 44: battle of Mobile Bay. (search)
ter the fall of Port Hudson and Vicksburg, General Banks, in New Orleans, had at his disposal over Mobile, showing forts and obstructions. send Banks to Mobile with a sufficient force to capture tobtaining an order from the War Department for Banks to proceed to Mobile, and act there in conjuncion from the unfortunate position in which General Banks' measures had placed it. Mobile itself eakness of the city was well known to him, General Banks turned away from the rich prize which he mhat no co-operation could be expected from General Banks, directed Farragut (January, 1864) to prep were laid on a contingent being sent from General Banks' army, but that officer had gone into the gnified the want of success on the part of General Banks, and made the most of it for their side, ucapture the Union fleet at that place, prevent Banks from reaching the city again, and finally restrived in New Orleans with the troops which General Banks left crossing the Atchafalaya River, Farra[1 more...]
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., chapter 48 (search)
n the coast of Venezuela. From this point Semmes shaped his course for the Gulf of Mexico, in hopes of overtaking an expedition said to be fitting out under General Banks for the purpose of invading Texas, and, as this expedition was to rendezvous at Galveston, he steered for that port. At the same time, he hoped to make his crhe could either run or fight. On the 5th of January Semmes left the Areas and headed for Galveston. As he approached the harbor, he discovered that, instead of Banks' transports, there were five men-of-war anchored off the town. This was a damper, and for a short time he was undecided what to do. He had promised his men some fghts and steamed away for the coast of Yucatan, congratulating himself that he had been able to satisfy his men with this substitute for his contemplated attack on Banks' transports. The Alabama received little damage in the fight, and on January 20th arrived at Jamaica, where the prisoners were landed, on parole, to find their wa
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