The New York herald., 1862-11-20
IMPORTANT FROM MISSISSIPPI.
par Lagrange corresponde nee.


LAGRANGE. Tenn, Nov. Is, 1902.
holy Springs 1pacuasd BY e Retels-TAe Enemy Fallen
Back South Of the TaIahatehie Rirer-Ou Caralry in
Posssssson Of the 7oen-7he Infantry in AotionRs,n.
forcemenE PouriS0 in-Rebei Deserters--Deaih " Gen.
villfp,0ae, dc.
10 my last letter alluded 10 various reasons for my
belief that The rebel army al Holly Springs would be
Withdrawn upon any demonstration our part having
the appearance Of determination 10 occupy that place
The success OF Gen. Mcpherson the late engagement at
Lamar and the suppostion that entire force was in
movement, have led TO the Anticipated result.
For several days past some very plausible
reports OF the evacuation had been coming In,
until the certainty OF such result became
almost undoub'ed. Yesterday Colonel Lee, with the
Seventh Kansas Second Iowa and Third Michigan
cavalry, left here a reconnaissance TO ascertain the
truth Of ihe movement. Pursuing the direct route with
out opposilon the party moved upon the town and en-
tered without resistance. The only enemy was few
fleeing horsemen who remained in the place until
forces approached.
The information gathered by men Is that the
emy thirty eight thousand in number, has fallen back
upon the south bank Of the Taaha,che river, at which
Joint they propose contestng further progress Our
men also learned their troops in excellent condition.
well disciplined and armed They possess a dispropor
ionate number Of cavalry it is said too large, by many
regiments, for the force Of infantry to cooperate
with them OF artillery they in great
want During the numerous engagements we have had
since occupation Of these positions they have
not a single instance used artillery.
A division OF infantry, under Gen. Hamlton Is now on
the march TO occupy tho place in some force Tho main
body will not from here for several days, perhaps
week. II is evidently Gen. Grants intention not TO
unll he1s ready press his movements vigorous
ly 10 The end.
Reiniorcements continue to arrive. The Eightynrs
Illinois reached here last night. Many regiments
the way, and come up rapidly have trans
portation TO move them.
To-day twelve rebel deserters into lines
and gave themselves TO the authorities Deserton
is becoming every day occurrence. The rebel cause
must be growing into bad reputs since our move
mens. few weeks will satisfy great many more.
News reached here this evening OF the death OF the
rebel General Vipigue of pneumonia. This general has
been OF the most active Of the rebel commanders
this region. lie has figured in many Of the engagements
between forces and the enemy since the opening Of
Of portion Of the enemys troops at Holly Springs but
Mobile he was transferred TO that city, and placed in
OF the forts and other Of defence against
the operations Of our fleet.
The death of General vipgue l an rreparable calam
ty TO the confederacy, particularly at this juncture.
The rain, OF which wrote yesterday has ceased, eav
ing the roads in excellent condition after the sunshine
and warmth OF today. II is very probable the induce
ments Of good marching for pedestrian troops will
sion the movement OF several divisions TO Holly Springs
much sooner than otherwise determined.