Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-13

The Latest News.

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The movements Of both armies indicate an early
clash of arms at different points 's'...8 8"
At Malvern Hill below Richmond our small force
was driven back by very large force of the enemy.
Our loss was only caisson instead of three guns
and few prisoners. Several were killed and
wounded. ~ '' -' 80 70
AT and near Coggin's Point on the South side of
Prince George County, the enemy has landed ten or
fifteen thousand troops and are entrenching. The
OBJECT Is believed to be more to prevent an attack
on the Yankee shipping, than to advance on Peters
burg. The Yankees have however commenced their
atrocities in Prince George, and should be kept in
close quarters. ..yl
The conduct Of Pope's army in Virginia excites a
general spirit Of resentment jackson it is believed
is in the neighborhood and hope will destroy or
drive them out in few days.
In the West the Yankees are committing the
most tagrant outrages against our unofendng citi-
zens. The most summary measures are demanded
for their punishment. ''' ".-
The reported re-capture of Baton Rouge, La, BY
our troops under Gen. Breckenridge. appears to have
some foundation. Gen. B. attacked the Yankees
there on the 9Th inst, and drove them through the
town to the river. It is supposed the ram Arkan-
sas aided in the attack. -.... 80.
Some activity among the troops in the West pre-
walls, but nothing definite has yet occurred.
Latest Telegraphio Dispatches.
By the politeness of the gcntlemanly operator Of
the Southern Express Telegraphc line the press in
thic yCitv hoe f,rn had &ho f,1l>
telegraphic dispatches:
ATTACK UPON BATON ROUGE.
The Mobile Press and Adoertiser has the follow
ing dispatch:
JACKSON, Miss, Aug. 6.
am permitted by Gen. Van dorm tc send you
the following:
One MILE FROM BATON ROUGE, AUG. 5.
To Gen. Van Dorm:
Receiving dispatch that the Arkansas would Co.
operate, l attacked Baton Rouge this morning at
daylight with less than 5000 men. After strug-
gle of five hours, We drove the enemy from all
points to the cover of their gunboats taking num-
Der Of prisoners, several flags, and considerable
quantity of property. My diminished and exhaust
ed force could not take the arsenal The troops al
most pershing for water We have withdrawn one
mile and half from the city, but hope to resume
the attack in half an hour.
think our loss has been as heavy as that of the
enemy. Gen. Clarke IS mortally wounded, Col
Hunt 5th KY, Col. Thompson, Sd KY, Col. Allen,
4th La, and others severely wounded. The efec-
tive force of the enemy, exclusive of gut. and NOR
tar boats, is reported 5000 strong.
Signed, j. C. BRECKENRIDGE,
Major General
1t seems the Arkansas did not arrive in time to
take part with our land forces. Gen. Van Dorm has
removed his head quarters here"
: CHATTANOOGA, Aug. 6.
Deserters from Buelrs army TO- day say that Bu-
el has McCooks, Crittendea's, Woods and Rozen-
Grams divisions about 80, 600 at Stevenson and
Bridgeport Plenty of provisions at Stevenson, but
half rations at Bridgeport 1t is said that Buells
forces are fortifying at Stevenson, and tearing all
the houses down.
/ MOBILE, August 7, 1852.
Special dispatch to Adrertiser and Register says:
KNOXVILLE, Tnen., August G..
Heavy skrmishlng commenced Tuesday with .
large portion Of the enemy at Tazewel seven miles
from Cumberland Gap. One brigade of Gen. Ste-
venson's force was engaged on our side. The de-
sire was TO gain the eDemy's rear and cut them off
from the Gap. No particulars of the fight Gen.
Rains at last accounts was making forced marches
to get into the enemys rear. Brig. Gen. W. r.
Caswel was this afternoon assassinated by unknown
persons near his residence, six miles Of Knoxville
|. SECOND DISPATCH. .ry
KNOXVILLE, Aug Tth, 1862.
After gallant action Of four hours yesterday
near Tazewell the enemy was repulsed with great
slaughter, and is in full retreat courier reports
that battery of four guns was taken after being
twice rePulsed with loss of 1O9 men, d" '...S "'@
| Gen. Burton has succeeded in gaining the enc
my's rear. Gen. Stevenson being reinforced fanked
| Bowens command capturing the Federal army of
| East Tennessee. '
| The murderer of Gen. Caswcll was arrested last
| night .-..l l'