THE BATTLE OF CORINTH (October 3-4, 1862)
Confederate General Earl Van Dorn's force was attacked and defeated. Van Dorn was originally well-liked by the Confederacy, but his popularity was declining because of scandal, inpropriety and professional misconduct. He was a bit of a wild man.
As a result, he was replaced in command in the area by John C. Pemberton. Now he faced a Court of Inquiry by November 28. Every allegation against him was fully disproved. That despite Sen.James Phelan of Mississippi accusing him of whoring and drunkeness.
Jefferson Davis decided to keep Van Dorn in Mississippi.
--Old Secesh
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