Posted on 04/14/2024 6:24:21 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
CAIRO, Wednesday, April 13.
The rebel Gen. BUFORD sent a flag of truce at 7 o'clock this morning, demanding the surrender of Fort Ralleck, Columbus, Ky., the white soldiers to be treated as prisoners of war, but no protection promised to colored troops found in arms. Five hours were given for the removal of women and children.
The steamer Crawford arrived here at 1 P.M., crowded with the latter. As she was leaving Columbus two steamers arrived from below with 3,000 veterans, en route home on furlough, and a battery, which were landed, and which would doubtless materially change the calculations of the rebels.
The steamer Olive Branch, from New-Orleans, 6th instant, arrived this afternoon. She reports that fighting had been going on at fort Pillow all day yesterday, up to the time she passed there, at 3 P.M., when there was a cessation of hostilities, negotiations were pending, and a flag of truce was visible.
After passing, the fighting was renewed, and the Federal flag was seen to come down, but it was believed to have been shot away, as there seemed to be efforts made to raise it again.
Gen. BUFORD's demand was for the unconditional surrender of Fort Pillow, and stated that if the fort surrendered the negroes would be returned to their masters, but if forced to take the place, no quarter would be shown them. Col. LAWRENCE, of the Thirty-fourth New-Jersey, commanding the post, replied that his Government placed him there to defend the fort, and surrender was out of the question.
Forrest Threatening Columbus--Reinforcements Sent to that Place.
CAIRO, Wednesday, April 13.
The rebel forces under FORREST are menacing. both Columbus and Paducah.
The portion of FORREST'S force advancing on Paducah passed Lovettsvilie at noon to-day, and it is expected they will
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