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The Daily Dispatch: February 29, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Legislature. (search)
The fighting in Mississippi. Demopolis, Feb. 26. --Later intelligence from Mississippi says that Gen. Forrest's forces, during the recent engagement near Okolona, did not exceed two thousand, whilst that of the enemy is estimated at 10,000:Late in the evening of the 22d the latter formed three separate lines and made a desperate stand. They made three charges, in each of which they recalled and were driven back with great slaughter. Many of them passed through our lines and were captured. The next morning the road was lined with sutlers' stores, dead horses, and Yankees. Gen. Forrest's command was too tired to continue the pursuit. Gen. Gholson, with six or 700 State troops, arrived, and went in pursuit. Many of the enemy's wounded fell into our hands. Among our wounded is Col. Bartean, of Bell's brigade, severely in the breast. Gen. Gholson captured many prisoners, small arms, sabres, saddles, and was pursuing their routed columns above Pontotoe.