The siege of Jackson progressed steadily over the last few days. There was the occasional attack by the Confederates or a charge by some part of the Union line. But the Union lines were drawing closer and closer around the Confederate works.
The Federals believed they would soon have the Confederates surrounded. General Johnston, fearing such a result, took the precaution to evacuate the city last night, and the Confederates crossed the Pearl River on the East and made their escape.
This morning the Union army realized their enemy had fled and so they marched into Jackson, and took formal possession.
