The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1862-06-25

Times, writing from Cnrinth, gives the
following facts regarding the occupation
Of that place after its evacuation BY our
forces
WHEN TIE REBELS EVACUATED.
Although the rebel Generals go
leSrned from Mr.. Harrington and ohers)
did no, fully d.termiue to evaruste the
place till Tuesday evening, 9th ullimo.,
.hey had for long time been sending
away all extra baggage, and every ting
not actually needed for the substance of
the troops, or for battle. They did this
with view Of speedy retreat, in case
one became necessary, either before or
after fight. The question Of the final
evacuation was left open, to he decided
rs time and circumstances should dictate,
and in tue mean time the army and the
people were to be csj lied into the belief
that C"rinth WAS the last dirclr-,he spo,
where Pillow intended to die.
All Of the citizens of Curin,h, and be-
lisve Of the rebel States, believed the place
would be held at al hnzzaids, and the
chagrin and disappointment nj its evscn.
alton, without II blow, we're deep and Bit
ter.
talked With several who, up u that
hour, had never faitered in their faith,
but who now look upon their cause as
past the r. mo,est chance Of resurrection.
and are adapting themselves to their new
and changed circuns, ances. The, ssy
that If the South cou d not defend Co.
rnth, they cannot hold their ground Al
any other point. AMI it is idle TO pro'ong
a war which is desola,ing twelve States.
On Tuesday. 27th, an intelligent d.
serter came into rsnp, aud on Icing ques.
toned stated that General Beaur.yard
had tesn a. Holly Springs. Miss., for sew.
eral days recruiting Tor his health, Ms lie
xlledge1, but that he returned ut niue
O'Clock that morning. The story, except
rs to the health, WAS true one, AS | have
since ascertained, and | also learn tka,
the masses Of the people aud the soldiers
really supposed he was there recup.ra.
ting. lie having given out that impression.
But tho fact WAS, he was searching for
place TO which to make a retreat, and on
his return he called a council Of war on
Tuesday evening, and announced his de.
termination TO evscuats Corinth. learn
that Pillow, Price, and H.rdee concu,red
with him, and ths. Bragg and Van Dorm
opposed the movement AS absolutely do.
struct,ve Of the causs. But all would MT
do, the order WAS given and CoriGth MAS
evacuated.
| TIE RENDEZVOUS.
l learned that tho great body Of the
rebels are concentrating at Holly Springs.
Mississippi, 2 3 I miles by railroad from
Corinth, rnd shout tho same distance
from Memphis. l; is on the Mississippi
Central Railroad, and in a healthy locx.
tion. A portion Of the forces went to
Columbus, about 100 miles South Of Co.
rinth. Various are the ccnjsc,ures as 10
what the rebels will next do. Will they
attempt to cut of Curtis and Mitchell, or
reinforce the army VI Richmond I or
course, time alone can develop the policy
Of the rebel General. My own opinion is
that the retreat from Corinth is the 6r.t
step towards the dissolution Of the South.
ern army. J. was with the u,mos, diff.
Guilty tina. the rebels. whose term Of ser.
vice had expired. and the fresh conscripts,
could be kept together, with the prospsc,
Of an immediate battle and a promise oi
victory {; and the retreat will be the sig.
nal for n gradual bu, sure dissolution OF
the iraitorous rgsnization in The Misss
siPpi Valley.
The only public property which has
been found 10 the village that the rebels
lef, undislurbsd, WAS about ten tons Of
shells and solid shot-ihe latter chiefly
6 and IL pound balls; together with a
considerable quantity Of rsidrosd iron. al
article Of the greatest importance to Gen
erSI Halieck. The supply, ii is believed
will be sufficient to replace every rail re,
moved by either our forces or the enemy
But tune will be required to compsl,
the work.
PURSUIT BY CAVALRY.
In my letter, written at noon to-day
| stated that there would be no pursuit.
at present; by this was only meant 4,
systematic one by the whole army.
did not intend to convey the impression
that nothing would be done toward scour
ing the country with cavalry. small DO
dies Of infantry and flying artillery. o.