CHAPTER XXV.

The army in motion to the South--Character and scenes of the first days march--Bivouac at Holly Springs--An earthquake--The cavalry division and the enemy's rear guard--Cannonading--Camp Lumkin's Mills--A storm--Movement of Sherman, retreat of the enemy and advance of troops--Our division left behind--We advance--Rebel works on the Tallahatchie--Scenes and scenery of the march--Oxford--Join the army at Yockona Creek--The Thirty-third Wisconsin--The situation and movements--Raid of Van Dorn--Movements to open the communications 345