Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-11-09
Wan NEWS

THE PoToNAc--N Nothing has transpired on the
Potomac for some days worthy Of nae. 1t d under.
stood at Manassas that the Yankees have fallen back
to their Establishments at Arlington Heights. The
number of men in and around Washington IL be-
lieysd TO be about 90, 006 A rumor that the Van.
KEGS had again crossed the Potomac near Lees6urg
was discredited Northern politicians are urging
forward movement upon Manassas, which Lincoln
and Gen. Mcclellan opposed, but which il is belev
ed Scott Seward, Blair and Cameron favor. Il Is
said that attempts are made to supersede Mcclellan
by the appointment Of Gen HalIeck from California.
But the last reliable news announced the appoint
ment of Mcclellan commander upon the re-
signation of Scott
We have no Intelligence from our bat.erieson the
Potomac, or from Gen. Magrnder on the Peninsula.
The offieil report Of Com Hunter, commanding
the steamer Curew, in Panlico Sound, to the Navy
Department at Richmond, announces that he visited
Beacon Island and 0cracckc on the 29th ult, and
found no Yankees He passed M n Hatteras, when
the Fort and Two Of the steamers Aired upon him.
lie returned tie fire, and having accomplished the
object of his visit he hauled of without injury to
any one.
The KANAwHA-A letter noticed in the Lynch
burg Republican, announces the occupation Of
Charlestown, Va, by part Of Gen. Floyds forces.
Gen. Floyd was in, supporting distance. This az
rangenlont cuts of RosencraDZ and Cox from sup.
plies, and will compel asurrender or retreat Later
accounts state that Rosencranz has only 5000 eec-
tive men. Much sickness prevailed in his camp
Gen. Floyd was still at Cotton Hill only few
miles from Rosencranz, and IN daily expectation Of
fight. The food in the Kahawha had damaged
Chariestown, and the saltworks there, greatly
The people of New Orleans are making active Ct.
forts to prevent the ingress of the Yankees at the
mouth Of the Mississippi A project is on foot to
build ten iron-clad steamers to be used in defending
New Orleans and destroying the blockade. a CAPT
tai idea.
From KENTCCKY.-The news from this State looks
rather discouragng. There were 10000 Federal
troops between Eddyville and Canton. KY, adyan-
cling towards GAINESVILLE Tenn. Much excitement
prevailed there and they were talking Of removing
the treasure of the banks to Nashville There were
also 5000 Federal troops at Owensboro. Zen thou
sand Federal troops also were said to be marching
upon Hopkinsville Ky, and it Is said that General
Johnston has fallen back from Green river.
From MIssoURL-The accounts arc conflicting and
unsatisfactory from this State. fight is reported
by the Federals to have taken place at Sprnield on
the 25th between Fremont's body guard and body
of Confederates. The Fedcrals claims the victory.
bu. admit loss of or 8 killed and 10 or 2v
wounded. The loss of the Gonfederates was not
given.
Gen. McCulloch was said to be advancing with q
small force to meet Fremont with $4,000 troops
Gen. Price is near Neosho, where the Missouri Leg.
Islature meets. 1t feared that Price and McGu-
lock would not effect junction. Later accounts re-
ceived at Little Rock, Ark, stated that it was re-
ported in McCulloch's camp that Fremont had CON-
menced retrograde movement and was on the
retreat. 1t is positively asserted by the New York
Times that the President has transferred the West
Military Department from Fremont to Gen.
Hunter, upon the conviction Of Fremonts ncapacity
and extravaganza.