CHAPTER XXIV.

Reorganization and changes--Reconnoissance by General Ross--Disposition of the Hatchie prisoners--The State election in our regiment--Effects of the news of the northern elections upon the troops--Wild reports of the enemy's advance--Fortifying--Preparations for a general advance--Arrival of Gen. Grant--Grand review--Arrival of new regiments--General marching orders--First day's march--Condition of the troops--Our camp at LaGrange--Position of the enemy--Arrival of Col. Williams--Resignation of Lieut. Col. Trumbull--The Somerville march--Reviews and marching orders 329