Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-02
WAR ITEMS.


Intelligence of the most important and critical
nature has reached here says the Richmond Erdnni-
nsr of the 9th ult. from the seat of war in the
West by special express arrived yesterday evening
The news from our camps on the Gauley line is as
late as Wednesday last furnishing most uIcom
mon instance of the dispatch of intelligence from
that quarter.
On Friday last Gen. Lee arrived at Floyd's camp
at Meadow Bluff. He was accompanied by an escort
of twenty men and three baggage wagons. On the
Sunday following Gen. Lee proceeded to Wises
campment, on the Big Sewell, and made thorough
reconnaissance of the position
1t was known that Rosencranz had crossed the
Gauley, and was making his way towards our lines
1t was reported that he, had crossed the Gauey at
Hughes Ferry, taking up his line of march on the
Wilderness road but learning the position of Floyds
forces had retraced his march, crossing the river
again at Carneax the locality of the late bate) and
directing his movements towards WiSe's position on
the Big Sewe.
Gen. Lee had taken four regiments Of Floyd's
command 20 reinforce Gen. Wise. The juncture of
these two forces would not, it is said amount to
more than 5000 men, and it had been determined
to give battle on the approach Of the enemy Rosen
cranz' force was estimated at IA, 000-men.
1t was understood that the position of Gen. Wise
was exceedingly strong The disposition of the
forces had been made by Col. Hennngsen and it
was hoped that the" would be able to check RoSen-
cranz, notwithstanding the considerable superiority
of his numbers
On Wednesday last Gen. Floyd had prepared dis
patches to hurry up reinforcements on points from
the route to Richmond. Col Russers Mississippi
Regiment had arrived out, as had Col. Phillips
Legion or Battalion, 900 strong.
At the time of the preparation of these dispatches
1t was reported in Gen Floyds camp that an
gagement had already taken place, or in pro-
gresS between Gems. Lee and Wise and the enemy.
Meadow Bluff is about fifteen miles distant from
WiSes position. If an action had taken place. or
was being contested, its result was not known or
certainly anticipated at the last reliable accounts
which have reached here through special express.
The army in the Northwest remained under the
command OF Gen. Lorng. A skirmsh took place
IN Northwestern Virginia between Gen. AndersonS
brigade of Gen. Loring's division about the 9TH ut
Our loss small. The enemy lost some 30 killed and
200 prisoners.
Reiniorcements to the amount of sirty;fo COM
panieS have been sent to Floyd's command They
comprise lour Virginia regiments, Georgia regi-
ment, Mississippi regiment and a battalion of
Louisiana volunteers, composed of four companies.
considerable portion of this large force has al
ready reached Floyds camp. Two regiments will
leave the city Tomorrow to reinforce army in
the West.
Gen. Wise had been ordered to Richmond. lie
will be appointed to some other post.
From the Lynchburg Republican of the 27th.l
IMPORTANT FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
HEAVY SKIRMIsm BETWEEN GEN. LEE AND THE FED
ERALISrS.-A gentleman who came over on the Or
ange Railroad ON an extra tram yesterday morning.
informs US that Gen. Lee had effected junction
with Generals Floyd ard Wise, near Meadow
Bluff, and that they had marched their combined
forces for the purpose Of attacking the Federasts
under RoSencrauz, who occupied strong position
some few miles distant.
1t was reported that a heavy SkirmiSh took place
between the advanced guards of the two armies
Tuesday, resulting in the defeat of the FederalS,
with a considerable loss.
1t was further reported by a gentleman direct
from Jackson's river on Wednesday morning. that
information received at that point before he left,
that combined attack was to have been made by
Generals Lee Floyd and Wise on the enemy on
Wednesday; and the gentleman further states that
heavy cannOnading was heard in the direction of
LewiSburg before his departure and there
doubt that severe battle was being fought.
We give these rumors as we heard Them not
vOuchiEg for their accuracy. Wewill remark, how
ever that there is strong probability OF their
truth, it seems to be well authenticated that Gen.
Lee had marched a strong column estimated at
5000 to the ard of Gen. Floyd.
ARMY OF THE PoToNAC-The divisions of Gen.
Beauregard and Smith have pressed closely upon
the Potomac Sharp skirmishes continue, but the
advance has not yet been ord.red.
Intelligence had been received at Richmond of an
engagement on Wednesday last between one of our
batteries the Potomac and number of Federal
vessels, which were descending the river for the
purpose it is supposed of making a reconnaissance.
The action occurred off Evansport-somc distance
above Aqua Creek-whcre powerful battery of
rited cannon has been constructed las the enemy
have now reason to know. under the command of
Gen. Holmes. Our fire was opened from the mask
ed battery" upon the vessels, in mid channel, with
terrible effect. Two Of the steamers were crippled
being lowed away the enemy were hauling OIL
The loss of life is not stated
KESrucKY.-The Nashville Union of the a4th
says: We learn from gentlemen who came in OH
yesterday evening train that the Lincolnitcs under
Gen. Sherman, of Ohio, have possession of Null
draughS hill 1t is supposed Sherman has force
of ABOUT ., 800, portion of which had reached Null
draughs hill at last accounts. What the intention
of the enemy is, is not known. 1t seems, General
Buckner has not regarded Mudraugh's hill as a
strategic point, and consequently did not invest it,
as he amply able to d."
The Memphis Appeal, of the oath says, "on Sat-
urday last the camp at Columbus was favored with
another visit from two or three Of the Cairo gun
boats-the same that have recently been so atten-
tive to They came within a couple of miles of
Columbus, and, stopping at the head of the river
above, commenced feeling for masked batteries by
throwing random shells. Eighteen of these missiles
were thrown at intervals of about ten minutes one
of which is alleged to have struck not far from Gen.
ThompSons camp, on the Missouri shore. After
exercising their batteries some three hours, without
damage to any one these boats retreated toward
their rendezvous, not single gun on our side re-
spending to their feint."
A REINFORCEMENT OF TWENTY THOUSAND Men
We learn through a gentleman just arrived from
Kentucky that Gen. ). B. Buckner, the Chief of
the Knights of the Golden Circle in that State was
on his way to join General Johnston, with twenty
thousand men, and had already reached Bowling
Green. This is entirely reliable, and will put diff.
ferent face upon matters in that State.
We also understand that Guthrie has come out
boldly and openly for the South; and large plumbers
of prominent men who, heretofore have been neu-
trail, are now taking sides with us. At Columbus
and other Southern camps, the Kentuckians are