... four miles south of Port Gibson, on the 1st inst., and engaged him all day, entirely routing him with a loss of many killed and 500 prisoners. The Federal loss was 100 killed and 500 wounded. The Confederates retreated towards Vicksburg, destroying the bridges behind them. General Grant repaired the bridges and went in pursuit. Four field-pieces were captured besides heavy artillery. The ...

... The following particulars of the deceased General's character, habits, and manners, supplied to the Times few weeks ago, are full of interest at the present moment: I made my way to a small house occupied by the General at his head-quarters. I wrote down my name and gave to the orderly, and I was immediately told to walk in. The General rose and greeted me warmly. I expected to see an old ...