Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-03
The War News.

The important and, no doubt, stirring events on
the Rappahannock are, by some means, kept from
the public. The means of information are in the
hands of the government which preserves a rigid
silence, from motives of prudence.
The Richmond Inquirer of Wednesday last,
states that reports from the upper Rappahannock
are of very encouraging nature, but facts are
scarce and improbable. 1t learns, with certainty,
that there was severe fight on Tuesday, at Cat
let's Station on the Orange and Alexandria Rail
Road between the Rappahannock and Warrenton
Junction, in which the artillery of both sides bore
a principal share The impression is, that Jack
sons forces from Warrenton fanked the retreating
columns Of the enemy on the left, and Longstreets
forces on the right. The enemy was surprised and
retreated in haste. The losses on either side are
not named, but it is reported that Pope's papers,
plans, part of his baggage, and his ovcrcoat were
captured.
Gen. Ruggles occupied Baton Rouge, La, with
our forces at last accounts.
A dispatch from that place, states what is hard
to believe, that Com. Raphael Semms the rcdoubta-
BILE commander of the famed Sumpter, was at the
mouth of the Mississippi with fleet Of iron-clad
steamers to operate against the Yankees!
Vcksburg, it is understood, is again threatened,
but our forces are in high spirits.
Buell. at last accounts was falling back down the
Tennessee river, having evacuated Battle Creek,
Bridgeport and Stevenson.
Gen. Morgan has issued proclamation declaring
his purpose to enforce retaliation upon the Yankees
for their treatment to his captured men.
The Yankees are slowly evacuating Cumberland
Gap.
The Latest News.
The particulars of the movements of the two armies
on the Rappahannock line are still very meagre
The fight at Catlett's Station seems to have been
all on one side Gen. Stuart, with his cavalry, fell
upon the enemy, it appears, unawares, captured 1t
is said, $50 Yankee soldiers and II commissioned
officers, Gen. Pope's coat sword, &C., 100000 in
gold and Treasury notes, and mail just made up
for Washington. The enemy retreated IN confu-
sion, but rallied again and was repulsed by Gen.
Stuart, who afterwards prudenty fell back to War
renton Springs.
The impression exists among passengers that
general fight occurred on Tuesday last near War
renton Va, but no particulars seem to have reached
Richmond.
1t was believed at Gordonsvillle that Gen. Nc
Clellan, with 10000 troops had arrived at Fred
ericksburg, and was attempting to join Pope: 1t is
said he arrived in time to prevent total route of
Burnsids's forces We observe that it is hinted
that Burnside will succeed Mcclellan in command
of the "Grand Army"
General generalization, it is said, manfests it.
self in the Yankee army, and entire confidence is
expressed in the speedy forcing the enemy out of
Virginia.
By Yankee papers at Memphis, it is said, that a
letter from Gen. Hindman to Gen. Bragg has been
intercepted, in which he states that he had 10000
men and only 5000 stand of arms in Arkansas
They also report battle at Clarendon, Ark, in
which they claim victory, but acknowledge heavy
losses on both sides.
Claiksyille, Tenn, it is said, has been captured
by the Confederates, and that Fort Donclson has
been evacuated by the Yankees.
The proceedings of the Confederate Senate on
Wednesday were of but little general interest. Mr.
Oldham, of Texas, offered resolution inquiring of
the President the authority for the appointment of
Provost Marshals and their pay fixed. Mr.. 0. sup
ported it IN an able speech. The Conscrip.ion bill
was under consideration, and attempts were made
to amend, but failed.
The only point of interest in the House, was the
adoption of joint resolution to investigate the al
fairs of the Navy Department
Several items of general interest have been devel-
oped by the reports Of the heads Of Departments,
which we shall notice in our next.
Our CoRREspoNDENrS- have several lengthy