It did not accomplish the desired result, and Ross, with his fleet, started back.
On the 22d he met Quinby with a brigade at Yazoo Pass.

Quinby was the senior of Ross, and assumed command.

He was not satisfied with returning to his former position without seeing for himself whether anything could be accomplished.

Accordingly Fort Pemberton was revisited by our troops; but an inspection was sufficient this time without an attack.

Quinby, with his command, returned with but little delay.