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ver fifty, in the Second over thirty, and so on. The last order previous to Surrendering Port Hudson. The following is a copy of the last order issued by General Gardner before he surrendered Port Hudson: Headquarters, Port Hudson, July 8, 1863. General Orders--no. 31. I. Nobly have the troops performed their duty in the defence of this position, continued from the 21st of May to Port Hudson, July 8, 1863. General Orders--no. 31. I. Nobly have the troops performed their duty in the defence of this position, continued from the 21st of May to the present time.--The cheerfulness, bravery and zeal displayed by the troops during the hardships and suffering of this long siege have never been surpassed, and every man can feel the proud satisfaction that he had done his part in the heroic defence of Port Hudson. The place is surrendered at the last moment it is proper to hold it, and after a most gallant defence in several severe attacks, edge of the prairie in the rear of the railroad depot the left extending towards the town of Port Hudson. All officers and men will be in their places under arms. By order of Major General Gard