Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17
Ihe Standard.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY, SEPT. 13, 1862.
Movements of the Armies.

RALEIGH: SATURDAY, SEPT. 13, 1867.
Movements of the Armies.
The news from all points becomes more and more
interesting and encouraging every day. Llfficut
1t is to obtain entirely reliable information from
the Potomac and beyond, it is now rendered entire
ly certain that strong force of the Confederate
army has advanced into Maryland and ere this may
be in possession of Baltimore and all the lines Of
communication north and west of Washington
City The force of these facts, it is evident, the
Northern press and government aboring to break,
lest genera! panic may ensue. We need not guard
our readers against false statements from that
quarter.
In the West every thing betokens the speedy
driving out of the enemy from all our States His
evacuation of Alabama will lead to his entire aban
donment of Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky.
The columns of Kirby Smith, already at the door of
Cincinnati, if not in possession, and the columns of
Gen. Bragg, Gen. Price, Gen. Buckner and the
corps of Gen. Morgan will soon free old Kentucky,
and we trust she will wheel into line with will to
do her full duty.
The appointment of Gen. Jos. E. Johnston to the
command west of the Mississippi, aided by Gems.
Holmes, Hindman and others, gives assurance that
Arkansas and Missouri will soon be free
The Latest News.
The crossing of the Potomac by our forces was
commenced on Thursday the 4th in three columns;
first at Edwards Ferry the second at Little Senaca
Falls, and third at the "Pont of Rocks" Since
the passage of the three divisions others have gone
. t. ho That @bo
state that no "rebel" force was on Maryland soil
up to Friday, the 5th.
Official intelligence has been received at Richmond,
that Gen. Lee had established his headquarters at
Frederick City, which is about 62 mites from Balti-
more, rs miles from Annapolis 43 from Washing
ton City and about IS miles from Harrisburg, Pa.
The country around Frederick is rich and plenti-
full, and we have the gratifying intelligence that
army was well received by the people, many send
ing presents of provisions and others selling what
our soldiers needed, and taking pay in Confederate
notes. 1t is also said that many Marylanders are
focking to our standard, bringing with them arms
and ammunition.
Rumor, it will be seen announces the advance of
our forces as far as the Relay House, within nine
miles of Baltimore, and of the uprising of the cti-
zens of that place and an attack upon the Federal
troops as in April, 1861. These rumors are be-
ieved in Richmond to extent, but not entirely
credited.
Gen. Mcclellan, now being in command at Wash
ngton City, is engaged in preparing for its defence,
as twelve months ago. The tide of war has been
thrown back by our nvincbe troops to its original
point. Beyond the enemy's lines they are pressing
forward Our past successes warrant the hope that
victory will still attend them. At what point Gen.
Lee aims his first blow, is not known. In the mean
time, we hope that sufficient force has been left
South of the Potomac to guard we'll the rear of the
invading army
TIE news from Cincinnati has not been confirmed
by the latest dispatches.
The news from Europe is of little interest. The
U. S. war steamer, Tuscarora, had been ordered of
from Falmouth by the British government She
had put in to repair and coal. The Yankees are
indignant at this treatment
We have nothing later from the west than on,
telegraphic dispatches give, Of much interest.
On Sunday last Col. Forrest re-entered Murfrees
boro', Tenn, in time to save the Court House from
destruction. The Yankees on leaving had fired it
IL is also Stdleu LudI JeHoW lofCi ID
New Orleans among the Yankee troops.
The New York Herald stated several days ago
that Hon. VIM. S. Ashe, of this State, acting aid
to Gen. jackson, was captured by the Yankees OF
Monday last, while making reconnaissance. Th'
Richmond papers copy this without remark. W.
do not believe the rumor.
The New York Times of Friday last has melan
choy but very truthful editorial on the present as
pect of Yankee affairs. 1t says unless grea
change takes place soon, the Union cause is doom
ed to a speedy and disastrous overthrow" Th
New York Tribune is also alarmed. 1t says tn
North "should prepare for the worst"
STARTLING The Petersburg Express of Thurs
day says, that Col. S. j. Wheeler of Murfreesboro'
has informed it, that the enemy had landed 500 O
1000 Yankees at Mr.. Abram Riddicks landing o,
Chowan river Hertford County! If this be true
it is time our forces in that section should be stir
ring We have heard no such news here, an
think the rumor must be based upon small squa
Of Yankees appearing at that point.
CAPTAIN GurHRlE.-We were pleased to see il
the City, en- Wednesday, Capt. j. j. Guthrie, nov
in command of the Arctic at the mouth OF tn
Cape Fear. Captain Guthrie was among tn
ablest and most trusted officers in the old fedora
navy and he has performed important service since
in tho Confadorota couca on the MisSiSsppi W