The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1862-11-14
Especial corrsspondence Of the R-bel.l
clHr s1D Ala. RrsixEsr.

CkNP BAD Ala REsIxESr.
LAysrgne. Nov. ., 1864
Many eventful incidents connected with the
Bad Alabama have transpired since they left
their beautiful sncAnplnsnt near Murfre..-
boro' fer this cold, bleak, deserted village, a.
sociatsd only with an historical interest a. tn.
scene of unfortunate disaster to our troops
which viii long live in the memory Of our Mo
bile boys
On the 2lst ult-. ur regiment transferred
to the brigade Of Col Palmer. composed Of the
4th Florida, 18th and 32d Tennessee regi-
nent,g besides two batteries Of artTll.ry.) re-
ceiveH marching orders to join Cen. Forrest
at LaYergne. We took uF our line Of mach
that day, and arrived At Stuarls Creek. several
miles distant, late during the evening, where
our brave boys bivouacksl, and dept upon
their arms. until the dawn Of day admo.ished
them to prepare, and to get in readiness for an
early start upon their weariselns journey.
Having arrived at Lavergne. the brigade
Immediately encamped in line OF battle on the
outskirts Of tile village, in dsnse cedar grove.
Our forces remained qniet and inactive, until
the evening Of the 9th inst, when, reinforced
by several batteries Of artillery, and a brig
gade pr infantry under the command Of Col.
Hansen, made forward movement towards
SashyilIe-at day bleak we arrived within 3
miles Of the City OF Rocks" when GsnI For
rest made successful "Reminiscences
sharp cavalry skirrhish however ensued, in
which the enelny were repulsed, and mpslled
to retire with loss TO their entrenchments
Shortly afterwards our brigade marched to a
comm mding PLAIN, surrounded by prominent
hills, fne of which was occupied by one of
our b4ttcries--a few shot were thrown in the
direction Of the eltelny. hoping thereby it
might have the desired effect Of drawing them
without the lines We were doomed to dis
appointment. They could not be tempted to
leave their Notifications, and VI therefore re-
tired On the Miirfreesbo' pike It Il slow pace.
ever dnd tanon turning our eyes lingeriA.ly
towards the idol Of our ambition, as we aban-
doaed our last hope oficapturing Nashville.
4 deaEenins roar Of artillery soon convinced
u, HAT Freernans artillery was enjoying =
lively Time III exchanging compIiments Of shot
and SHE'LL wisll one of the eneu,y 5 batteries
Captain Freeman distinguished himself. as usu-
al. by his copl braYsg5: His fire was we'll
aimed and directed and one Of his shots is
said tp layeikilIed b Yanteess
We Icould hot emily tho sport With shinl. and
il was with chagrin aud modification that
We received orders to retfograds 10 I-avsrgne
There is little question, that had ne engaged
the en- envy with our whole force ON the Frank
lin Pile, thatwith a little exercise Of straiegy
we could hare slipped into the city and hber-
sted IFS oppressed Peoplc from tho tyranny OF
a .les ,otic government Many OF our dear
friendt, the noblsst specimens Of Southern
chiyaiFy and tie tiuFs zPopents or burning de
sotion to orr cause, are now,tller I,autiIig for
liberty, and the gallant soldis under Brecl-
inriHge had fondly hoped that he would have
accom- panied them. to ineite thsm to the at
tack AID to lead the charge in person. The
brave Gen'I Forrest could have lead us with
glory and success, bat there must have been
foreign pressure which operatsd against his
,,lans: and perhaps controlled his most safnest
lesirct for the liberation and resd9nf Of Nash
Vile Even.if we could net hold this import
ant military position, who can deny but thai
it's oc fupa,ion by our forces for one Ne
would be Of incalSulabIs advantage to our
confe@eracy. Itwould be the great artery Fl
suppl FsfOr Middle Tennessee. But musi
conclude these hurried thoughts. The wealth
err here Is piercing cold snow is beginning to
falhvIIsture seems hushsd and quiet, and eur
brave boys are gathered. in their little tpbac-
co circles. smoking around the camp-6res, and
dreaming Of SPEEDY return 10 the sunny
South Very Respectfully.