Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-29
WAR NEWS.

Eastern kENruCKY-The battle of Somerset,
KY, which we briefly noticed in our last, has been
fully confirmed.
Gen Crttenden, it appears, was strongly en-
trenched about twelve miles from Somerset, and
supposng the enemy under Gen. Scbaef numbered
only 1900, left his camp on Saturday night with
5000 troops, and began the attack on Sunday morn
ing, the 10Th inst. Schaef had been reinforced by
Gen. Thomas, and their combined force numbered
1900. The enemy met the attack promptly and
the fight was hOtly contested \ person in the en-
gagement says, that Gen. Zolicoer was killed early
IN the action and the enemy reports that they found
him in wagon mOrtally wounded. 1t is further
stated that our forces rcpulsed the enemy three
times and drove them back to their Notifications,
but troops were finally outfianked which forced
a retreat. Gen. Crittenden, four Colonies and two
Majors were wounded, and between three and five
hundred of our men killed, wounded and taken
prisoners. The retreat conducted by Col Car
roll back to their Notifications. The enemy pur-
sued and drove them from their breastworks and
they lost all their artillery horses tents and equpage
They spiked the guns and burned their stores. Our
troops then fell back to Monticello, where they in
tended to make stand and wait for reinforcements.
The cnemys loss is said to be from three to five
hundred. Stores equipments and reinforcements
are being forwarded.
i dispatch from Nashville says that "stragglers
returning speak very freely of the of this dis
aStcr, which causes intense excitement and ndigna-
ton here"
WESTERN KENTUcKY.-The intelligence from this
quarter is alarming. Dispatches from Memphis,
Tenn which we take from the Charlotte Bulletin,
state:
1t was reported on Saturday afternoon that ten
regiments Of infantry, one thousand eight hundred
cavalry, with thirty pieces of artillery went to
Murray and took possession of the Court House
They destroyed all the papers and released
groes from the Jail.
About the same time six hundred FcderalS landed
from gunbOatS at Highland.
1t is understood that the Federal force is thirty
thousand strong. They are to rendezvous at Muir
ray Oil Tuesday.
The FedcralS took possession Of Boyccsville,
eighteen miles northwest of Paris, and their scouts
are within few miles Of this place.
The Federals are stealing mules stock, provisions,
! teams, negroes, money and jewelry from the in
habitantS.
1t is reported that the Federals went towards
Fort Henry on Monday night and made an attack.
Firing was heard in that direction to-day.
The bridges between Murray and Fort Henry are
destroyed
The FederalS have shut up river navigation.
Heavy rains and bad roads prevents the Federal
progress.
Great excitement prevails here, and many families
Shareholders are leaving.
1t is reported that Fort Henry has been reinforced
and will hold out.
Big events are expected in a few days.
Reports from Bowling Green confirm the report
ed washing away of the Pontoon Bridge nearly con-
structed, and portion of Green River Bridge by
the late freshet.
Gen. Buell. is reported to have evacuated Num-
louisville, and gone, no one knows whittier.
Advices from St Louis, No. dated 18th inst says
the Federals expect an early attack from Gen. jeff
Thompson, at Pilot Knob.
Advices from Frederick, dated the Goth, says Gen.
jackson was at Romney with 1900 men. Lander
had retired on Columbus.