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Peck, W. R., X., 273. Peeble's Farm Signal Tower, Petersburg, Va. , VIII., 331. Peerless,, U. S. S., VI., 270. Peet, F. T., X., 2. Pegram, J.: II., 332; III., 318, 342; X., 147. Pegram, J. C., I., 348. Pegram, R. B., VI., 89, 310. Pelet-Narbonne, Lt.-Gen., quoted, IV., 16. Pelham, J.: IX., 81, 83; death of, IX., 83, 85. Pelham, J. R. Randall, IX., 82. Pelican Rifles, Baton Rouge, La., X., 239. Pelot, J. P., VI., 320. Pemberton, J. C.: I., 124; II., 184, 188, 189; river-battery of, II., 193, 198, 203, 216, 218, 226, 264, 326, 328, 334; III., 21; IV., 1:13; V., 46, 205; X., 249, 272, 274. Pembina,, U. S. S., VI., 312. Pender, W. D.: II., 334; X., 145, 276, 278. Pendergast, A., VI., 164, 166, 320. Pendergast, G. J., VI., 116. Pendleton, A. S., X., 103. Pendleton, W. N.: I., 368; II., 324, 328; V., 59. Peninsula campaign: I., 115, 252, 254 seq., 285, 297, 299, 307; II., 20, 27
iams, II., 190; view of, taken under fire, II., 193; courthouse at, II., 193; preliminary operations against, part of river steamers in, II., 194; strong Confederate fortifications around, II., 195; condition of Union and Confederate forces, etc., at siege of, II., 197; first plan of U. S. Grant to take, a failure, II., 200; work of undermining the defenses around, II., 201; fall of, on same date as the surrender of Gettysburg (July 4, 1863), II., 203; monument marking spot where Grant and Pemberton met to confer on surrender, II., 203; two other projects by U. S. Grant to take, and their failure, II., 206; third project of U. S. Grant to take, and its success, II., 206; levee at, II., 207; Union and Confederate losses at, and at Fort Hudson, II., 226; fall of, and of Fort Hudson, II., 226, 264, 294, 328; siege of, II., 334, 340, 341, 348; expedition from, III., 326; IV., 49, 117, 130, 133, 175; V., 46; artillery, Federal in, V., 46 seq.; losses at, V., 48; fortifications around, V.,
Gen. Van Dorn superceded. Gen. Earl Van-Dorn has been superceded in the command of the army recently engaged with the enemy at Corinth, and Major General J. C. Pemberton assigned to the command of that portion of our forces. We are not advised whether the loss of the battle at Corinth had anything to do with this change of commanders.
Latest from Vicksburg. The following official Dispatch was received at the War Department on Saturday last: Vicksburg, Jan, 8, 1863. Hon J. A. Seddon: From latest information I am satisfied the enemy's transports have gone up the river. Only seven gunboats are between the mouth of the Yazoo river and Miliken's Fend. Vicksburg is daily growing stronger. We intend to hold it. J. C. Pemberton, Lieut. General Commanding.
it had been taken by their forces. Gen. Grant, who not having done anything to help him to renown in Yankee land, thought he would at least be in advance with good news for the Abolitionists, with that view telegraphed that Sumner took Vicksburg on the 34 inst. His message, though untrue, at least entitles him to the favor of his Government, since he has shown his capacity to that important branch of the public service in this war of subjugation, viz: lying. We have now the dispatch of Gen. Pemberton, dated the 8th inst., announcing that Vicksburg so far from being in the hands of the enemy had been successfully defended and was daily growing stronger. The General concludes with the encouraging sentence--"We intend to hold it." The brave defence of this gallant city is gratifying to our people. That it should stand from against all the exertions of our malignant enemy is a matter of the utmost importance in a political as well as a military point of view. Therefore, the hopes and
Gen. Pemberton to the troops. --The following is the order of Gen. Peer, complimenting the troops for their it giant defence at Vicksburg. The compliment holy merited: Hdq'rs Dep't Miss, and east LouisianaVicksburg, Jan. 8, 1863. General Orders, No.-- The Lieutenant-General commanding the Department desires to express to the troops of the command his high appreciation if their recent gallant distance of this important position. All praise is due them, not alone for so bravntry and honor to themselves, still, as most ever be the case in war, forks has bestowed her portative unequally — to those who by her favor, held the posts of honor, by their own resolute courage availed themselves of their opportunities, especial thanks are due; and it will be the pride and agreeable duty of the Lieutenant General commanding to them for them for them from their country the distinction and honor they have so justly deserved. J. C. Pemberton, Lieutenant-General Commanding
The engagement at Grand Gulf, miles. Jackson, April 29. --To General 8. Cooper.--Six gunboats, guns each, opened a torrid fire upon our batteries at Grand Gulf at 7 o'clock A, M, and continued without later mission for six hours and a half, when they withdrew. --Several boats were apparently damaged, one disabled, and now lying on the Louisiana shore below. Our loss is three killed including Colonel Wade, General Bowen's chief of artillery. Twelve or fifteen wounded. Repairs are being made, expecting a renewal of the attack to morrow Transports loaded with troops are in sight, but inactive. (Signed) J. C. Pemberton. Lieutenant-General Commanding.
n. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, J. C. Pemberton To this Gen. Grant replied as follows: General Grant to General Pemberton. Headquarters Dep't of Tennessee, In the Field, near Vicksburg, July 3, 1863. Lieutenant General J. C. Pemberton, Commanding Confederate Forces, Ac.: GenGen'l. Gen. Bowen, the bearer of Gen. Pemberton's letter, was received by Gen. A. J. Smith this, requested Gen. Smith to say that if Gen. Pemberton desired to see him an interview would be gthe fact that he was a rebel. Such were Pemberton, Bowen, and Montgomery. Perhaps it is well Colonel Montgomery said, "General Grant, General Pemberton. " They shook hands like strangers--"Ala." After a few words about terms, which Pemberton insisted on and Grant ignored, the latter sa I am, General, yours very respectfully, J. C. Pemberton, Lieut. General. To this General Gra Very respectfully,Your obedient servant, J. C. Pemberton, Lt. Gen'l. The following morni[5 more...]
st named will pay the $300, but the poor Riloys will have to go in and be slaughtered. Four the gift of the women of Ohio, were presented to the 95th Massachusetts (negro) regiment, at Boston, by Governor Andrew, on the 18th. The same day one of the privates in the regiment was shot dead by a white officer for "impudence." The F on Patrol (Oswego county, N. Y.,) says: The Sy case Courier, the organ of John A. Green loy Seymout's new Brigadier and military is indignant at Pemberton for yielding Vicksburg, and says that there is nothing that will relieve him from the charge of "a we and premature and as yet unnecessary surrender." A private belonging to the new division of the 3d corps, U. S. A., assailed a young lady in Maryland, on the 17th, and violated her person. He has been summarily ordered to be hung, and the execution is to take place next week. The lady was Miss Carroll, twenty or twenty two years of age, a granddaughter of the famous Charles Carroll,
From Mississippi. Morton, Miss, July 21, via Montgomery, 23d. --No change in the situation of affairs to-day. The enemy are busily engaged in tearing railroad track between Beandon and Jackson. They burnt the depot at the latter place last night. Grant is evidently preparing, to fall back, as there is no water in front. [second Dispatch.] Morton, Miss, July 22. --Our army has gone in a permanent camp on Strong river.--Grant is reported to be shipping troops down the Mississippi, for the purpose of attacking Mobile. Lieut. Gen. Hardee has arrived, and takes command under Gen. Johnston. Pemberton's corps will be organized immediately and placed in the field. [Strong river is a small stream, which flows call of Morton in a circuitous south westerly direction, and empties into Pearl river about thirty miles south of Jackson.]
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