| From the Lancaster (S. C.) Ledger |
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| November 25, 1866 |
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| Vicksburg and Central Mississippi |
| A private letter from Lexington, Miss., the 26th ult.,
gives some information as to the situation in Central Mississippi and
Vicksburg. The writer adds: |
| On the previous evening, scouts from Vicksburg reported
to General Jackson's headquarters the arrival of reinforcements to the
Vicksburg garrison of twenty transport loads of troops. It was estimated
that there were in the city and vicinity about 22,600 Federal troops.
These were also reported to be making preparations for another advance
on Canton, and they were boasting they intended to extend their lines to
Pearl river. The prize aimed at s the Mississippi Central Railroad,
which is running from Canton to Oxford, and the New Orleans, Jackson &
Great Northern Railroad, now being operated from Canton as far as
Madison Station, within ten miles of Jackson, and repairs are rapidly
being made to work it to that city. The bridges over Pearl river, at
Jackson, are also being built, and early connection of all the roads
centering at the capital of Mississippi is anticipated. |
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