True Democrat., 1862-11-26
BY TELEG R A P Fl .

DEs ARC, Eov 22.-The following from the Chi eago Times of Nov. l4th, since the assumption of command by General Burnside. The army of tbe Potomac has been at stand still. Our advance now is only upon the northern bank of the Rappahan- nock-on the day previous to the reception of the announcement of his removal, Genl. McClelien sta ted that the great battle of the would occur within three or four days. Tho great battle of the war has not occurred yet We sincerely trust that when it does Gen. Burnside will be the victor Holly Springs has been occupied by General Grants advance. The enemy are only lew miles distant. but it is thought that there is prospect of an i'm mediate fight. Gen. McClellen was to receive an ovation at Trenton last night. Large numbers ot people poured into the town during the day. for the purpose of paying their respects to the hero of the Peninsula and of Antetam. The federals are mak- ing hcsdway i'll North Carolina. The force under Gen. Foster have occupied Hamilton and at last ad- vices were moving on Tarb0ro. The siege of Nash. vile has been raised and the rebels are retreating southward. Gen. Bragg has resumed command in consequence of tho illness of Joe Johnson.
 WAsHNGToN, Nov. l3-Gen. Fremont is expected here night, and will be ordered to a command Richmond papers of the etb here and state that there is no longer any doubt that the federal forces in North Carolina are moving Waldon, for the purpose of breaking the rail road communication from Richmond to Charleston. Among other docu- ments recently intercepted the way from Rich mond to London is tabular statement profeesing to show tho number of bales of cotton in hand at the most important cities and towns in the South Lord Lyons hAS made no communication to tllS govern lnent and IS rife that he will soon vislt Rich rond. Gov. Boutwell, commissioner of internal revenue returned to-day and resumed his duties. The business of his office is very great just now. Sen. Haeck, is in front reviewing Burnsidee army
 LA GRANGE, Tenn. 1S.-The cavalry advance of Gen. Hauilton's corps under Col Lee entered Holly Springs at day light this morning and found that the enemy had skedaddled on their approach Col. Lee charged on their pckets two miles north capturing four and killing one. There no loss on our ride. The rebel infantry be low Talahatche and their cavalry at Lumpkin's Mills seven miles south of Holly Springs, in con- siderable force. A rebel hospital captured one and half miles south of there with hundred con- valescents. Skirmishing going on all the fore noon with the cavalry Lumpkins Mills, one man was killed and few wounded on our side. The whole number of prisoners taken to-day Is about a hundred and fifty, including one of Van Doras cap tains of commssary. At noon all quiet. The enen was retiring. The second Iowa, seventh kansas and third Michigan cavalry occupy Holly Springs The infantry pushing on to the support oi our cavalry. The mayor and prominent citizens surrendered the to forces. The evacuation of Holly Springs dispels the prorpect ot all immed ate fight.
 ST. LoUIs, Nov. l3th-The Chicago Tribune has wrong information about tho elections in this state. Hall s elected to congress Green by about fifteen hundred and Rollins over Keickil, by $500. Brig. Gen. Heron arrived from the south on leave ot absence. There Is no news from there. Rx Gov. Kings majority is GOO over bis next highest oppo- nent. Modelling over Price, 1.200: Boyd over Phelps, 500. Senator Henderson thinks the emanci- pationsts will have q small majority in the egisla- ture.