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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), The Black brigade at Port Hudson. (search)
The Black brigade at Port Hudson. by John A. Dorgan. Not fair, for they too long have borne The badge of shame, the lash of scorn; Not fair, for seamed with many a scar Their spirits like their bodies are; Nor learned in books, nor smooth in speech, Whom tyrants made it crime to teach; But strong of limb and true of heart, Behold them in their manhood smart For this their trial-day arrayed, The soldiers of the Black Brigade. Forward! And with one pulse sublime, And ringing tread of ancient rhyme, They sweep; and forward as they sweep, The thunders of the cannon leap Upon them, and their bleeding host Within the battle-cloud is lost; Flash sword and bayonet, shot and shell Fly screaming through that mist of hell, But onward, onward, undismayed, They hold their way — the Black Brigade. And on, and on, and on they tread; And all the field is heaped with dead, And slippery grows the grass with gore, But onward, onward, yet once more. In vain! In vain! The moated wall Mocks them,
y's staff, and Lieutenant Tenney, Quartermaster of the Thirtieth Massachusetts volunteers, went up from Baton Rouge to Port Hudson in the Richmond, they having volunteered to go across the point opposite Port Hudson, and carry despatches from below Port Hudson, and carry despatches from below to the Admiral, who was to be at the mouth of False River on Wednesday morning. Captain Roe. and Lieutenant Herbert of the signal corps accompanied the expedition. During the sail up an additional mast was put above the main topmast of the RichmonHerbert went up the levee a couple of miles to reconnoitre. They found that the enemy were crossing cavalry over from Port Hudson, Returning to the Richmond, the welcome signal-guns were heard from the Hartford, whose masts were plainly visible fro down which a large amount of the enemy's supplies come. He reports that the rebels have only four days provisions at Port Hudson, and is of opinion that there are not more than fifteen thousand troops there, and that if invested it must fall in a
orced the traitors, in a day, To cross again the rubicon! At Gettysburgh, 'twas “Yankees” too, That memorable triumph gained; And there the victor's trumpet blew, While o'er them shell in torrents rained! 'Twas “Yankees” there, who forced to flee, With over “thirty thousand” loss, Their best and ablest General, Lee, And back to Jeff's dominions cross! 'Twas “Yankees,” too, boldly attacked The Mississippi's strongholds well, Where two score thousand arms were stacked, When Vicksburgh and Port Hudson fell! 'Twas “Yankees” there — all “Yankees” brave! The rebels' great domain did sever, And planted, on its wreck to wave, Their flag, forever and forever! Call me a “Yankee!” --who but they Tore down the vile oppressor's rag! And hoisted there — auspicious day! O'er New-Orleans the freeman's flag! And who but they, pray tell me ye Who know, perhaps, the future more, Will keep it spread, till unity Shall bless our land as heretofore? Then call me, friends, a “Y
Incidents of Port Hudson. Adjutant Howard Cooke, One Hundred and Fifty-sixth regiment N. Y. V., at Port Hudson, related the following incidents of the battle of the fourteenth of June: Drummer Alex. Clearwater especially distinguished himself by his exertions in carrying off the wounded. He took charge of a squad of four negroes, and went through the field in discharge of his duties unmindful of the balls which were flying around thick as rain. He was wounded while trying to rescuPort Hudson, related the following incidents of the battle of the fourteenth of June: Drummer Alex. Clearwater especially distinguished himself by his exertions in carrying off the wounded. He took charge of a squad of four negroes, and went through the field in discharge of his duties unmindful of the balls which were flying around thick as rain. He was wounded while trying to rescue General Paine--the same fate that met all others who attempted it. Wouldn't you like to hear of Col. Lew. Benedict? He led a charge down on the left, and with his colorbearer reached the top of the parapet. Here the sergeant was killed by a shell, and the Colonel seized the color, when his regiment being forced back, he was compelled to retire, which he did without injury. The following is an extract of a letter from Adjutant S. B. Meech, of the Twenty-sixth Connecticut, written afte
Incidents at Port Hudson. An officer with Banks's army relates, in a private letter, an incident which occurred during a temporary truce at Port Hudson on the twenty-seventh of May. He availed himself of the opportunity this afforded to ride up to the rebel works as close as he could, to get a good view of them, when he saw a regiment of the enemy throw down their arms, and heard them give three cheers and exclaim: We surrender. The rebel officers at once approached them, and, with drawnPort Hudson on the twenty-seventh of May. He availed himself of the opportunity this afforded to ride up to the rebel works as close as he could, to get a good view of them, when he saw a regiment of the enemy throw down their arms, and heard them give three cheers and exclaim: We surrender. The rebel officers at once approached them, and, with drawn swords and pistols, overpowered and controlled them, and compelled them to take up their arms and resume their position. The same officer, at a truce entered into the next day for the purpose of looking after the dead and wounded, while riding as near to the rebel lines as he could get, was hailed by a confederate officer within the works with the question, whether he did not think; upon reflection, that he was coming nearer than was exactly proper. Our officer replied in the negative, say
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), Colored soldiers at Port Hudson. (search)
Colored soldiers at Port Hudson. Port Hudson, la., June 24, 1863. Northern papers have come to hand giving accounts of the fight at Port Hudson on May twenty-sePort Hudson, la., June 24, 1863. Northern papers have come to hand giving accounts of the fight at Port Hudson on May twenty-seventh, and the part the negro regiments took in it. The description given in the Times of the thirteenth of June is in the main correct. The correspondent of that joPort Hudson on May twenty-seventh, and the part the negro regiments took in it. The description given in the Times of the thirteenth of June is in the main correct. The correspondent of that journal should have stated that some of the line officers of the First Native Guards are colored, instead of saying the field officers are black — the officers composider arrest. The Second regiment Louisiana Native Guards has never been near Port Hudson. The colored regimerits in the fight spoken of were the First and Third reg work, when the command was given for them to leave Baton Rouge and march to Port Hudson. The regiment (the First) broke out in cheers for General Butler and Coloneconfidence. The unflinching courage of the black soldier, as displayed at Port Hudson, shows that we may depend upon him to do his part in the present contest.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), Organized resistance to the Confederacy in Louisiana. (search)
the confederate ranks, etc., etc. We now have positive proof of the fact however, that as long ago as last February, conscripts in Louisiana formed together and defied the Government of Jeff Davis. The following is a copy of a letter found in Port Hudson, after the surrender of that place: Port Hudson, February 9, 1863. Lieutenant-Colonel James H. Wing field: Colonel: In obedience to Special Order No. 27, I proceeded to the Parish of Washington, and immediately commenced notifying all men Port Hudson, February 9, 1863. Lieutenant-Colonel James H. Wing field: Colonel: In obedience to Special Order No. 27, I proceeded to the Parish of Washington, and immediately commenced notifying all men belonging to my command to come to camp, when they promised to do so, and I find nine of them here on my return. Others I saw belonging to my command, and some of company C, who positively refused to do so, saying at the same time that they would prefer to die at home. The absentees from this command, together with the conscripts, have formed themselves into a company for mutual protection and resistance of confederate authorities. They number some seventy-five men, and meet in their camp
sixteenth of July, 1868, the steamboat Imperial arrived at New-Orleans from St. Louis, the first boat between the cities for more than two years. She comes from St. Louis! Hurrah and hurrah! She lies at the levee unmarred by a scar! No cursing guerrillas could frighten her back, Though longing, like bloodhounds, to leap on her track; Nor cannon to sink her, nor chain set to bar-- She comes from St. Louis! Hurrah and hurrah! She comes from St. Louis! Who now will deny That Vicksburgh, Port Hudson, in ruins must lie? The good boat Imperial laughed them to scorn As bold to our levee she rounded at morn, And brought with her freedom and wealth from afar-- She comes from St. Louis! Hurrah and hurrah! She comes from St. Louis! The river is free! What tidings of glory, New-Orleans, for thee! Oh! welcome her I herald the holiday time-- Fling out all your banners now — let the bells chime-- Of sunny days dawning, the harbinger star, She comes from St. Louis! Hurrah and hurrah! She com