Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-06-11
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-: The Latest News.
The movements about Richmond indicate no very
speedy battle on large scale Both parties are
hard up ditching-always an ominous indication fo,
our side. The enemys artillery and seige guns arc
being put in place, which demand great sacrifice
of life on our part to take them.
A sharp skirmish occurred on Sunday bet,,.o,
the enemy and Hoods Texas brigade, in which our
troops drove the enemy back with loss of forty
killed and wounded. Our loss was very small.
rumor is in circulation that on Gen. Jackson's
moving up the Valley not far from Harrisonburp
IN order to secure the fruits of his late Victories
that one wing Of bis army commanded BY himself
was attacked by the enemy under Gen. Shields, and
the other wing commanded by Gen. Ewell was at
lacked oy Fremont, over both of whom our forces
obtained victory, taking number of prisoners.
line rumor is almost too good to be true There
are indications Of skirmishes in which jackson came
on best but it is thought that having secured the
booty and prisoners already taken, he will drive the
enemy before him 1t is believed that Fremont
Mcdowell, Shields, Gerry and DIX are endeavoring
to form junction to attack him. If he has de.
feated Shields and Fremont, it greatly lessons the
dlmcutles of his position. So far he has been equal
to every emergency and We have Strong hope of his
final triumph.
One OF the severest misfortunes which has befal.
len Gen. Jackson, is the loss of the celebrated COL
Ashby, the bold leader of his Cavalry, who was
killed in one of the skirmishes alluded to. The
whole country mourns his loss.
Rumors are afoat that the infamous Gen. Butler
has been killed in New Orleans, and that Andy
johnson, the bogus Lincoln Governor of Tennessee,
has also been killed. fate which both of them
richly merit from Southern hands. The rumors,
however, need confirmation.
In the Southwest our affairs look gloomy tap
pears not to be doubted that Fort Pillow Fort Ran.
dolph and Memphis have been evacuated, the cotton
and sugar at the latter place having been previous
ly destroyed. The Mississippi is therefore open to
the enemy, except what little resistance can be made
at Vicksburg. In addition to this, Beauregard has
evacuated Corinth, retreatng into country said to
be almost destitute of food or resources for bis large
army. We take it for granted that necessity dicta-
ted this course. We regret it deeply. A rumor is
adoat still more damaging and disheartenng. 1t is
reported as coming from Northern sources that
Halleck has telegraphed to Washington that Beau
regard had been forced hurriedly out of Corinth,
and that be had captured 10, 900 of his troops The
story is improbable, and we do not believe it. 1t
looks as If the story had been gotten up to counter
act the influence Of Gen. Jacksons late victories.
The Confederate loss near Richmond in the late
battles is estimated at $500 in killed. wounded and
missing. The Yankee loss is said to be two or
three times larger Some state that 1000 of the
enemy was killed. statement not probable
DISASTER AT THE POWDER M1LL.-We are panied
to record melancholy disaster at the powder mill
on Monday morning last about four miles from
this City. Three of the workmen were engaged
in the finishing house, when it was suddenly
blown up dreadfully mangling and killing all three
viz: Mr.. Moonahan, Mr.. Rigsbee and Mr. Warren.
The force of the conclusion hurled them from 20 to
go feet In a few seconds after, the pulverizing
house and stamping room were blown up, in the
at that time engaged, and is supposed to have been
killed instantly, but his body was not discovered
until it was nearly destroyed by fire which con-
sumed the buildings. The hands in the other
houses not far off made their escape, with slight
injury. Three of the tenements remain. On every
part of the premises the effects of the explosion are
to be SEEM 1t is supposed that only about 1000
pounds Of powder, nearly ready for use were de-
stroyed The report of the explosion was distinct
ly heard in the City. The destruction of life, as
we'll as the loss of so important an instrumentalty
in carrying on the war, is to be deplored. The
cause of the explosion is not known.
Col. SNGELTARY.-The remains of this gallant
officer were brought to this place on Sunday morn
ing last, and inferred. He was buried with the
honors of war, battalion from Camp Mangum be-
ing present, under the command of Col. Wimbish
large concourse, including many of his warm
personal friends attended his remains to the grave
yard
The University.
We are indebted to valued friend for an inter-
esting notice of the late commencement at the Uni
versity. The times and the seasons prevented the
usual throng, but the exercises were highly inter-
esting
The number of students was comparatively small
for that popular institution the past session. but the
condition OF the country and the enthusiasm and
patriotism of the boys of the South, prevented q