Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-08-09
The Latest News.

'' The movements of both armies indicate an early
clash of arms at different points ... 81
At Malvern Hill below Richmond, our small force
was driven back by very large force of the enemy.
Our loss was only csisson instead of three guns
and few prisoners Several were killed and
wounded
At and near Coggin's Point on the Sosth 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.
The conduct of Pope's army in Virginia excites
general spirit Of resentment jackson il is believed
is in the neighborhood, and we hope will destroy or
drive them out in few days.
In the West the Yankees arc committing the
most fragrant outragas against our unofending cti-
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. 1t is supposed the ram Arkan-
sas aided in the attack.
Some activity among the troops in the West pre-
walls, but nothing definite has yet occurred.
Latest Telegraphic Dispatches.
By thU politeness of the gentlemanly operator of
the Southern Express Teegraphic line the press in
this City has been furnished with the following
telegraphic dispatches:
ATTACK UPON BATON ROUGE.
The Mobile Press and Aduertissr has the follow
ing dispatch:
JACKSON Miss, Aug. 6.
l am permitted by Gen. Van Dorm to send you
the following:
OHE MILE FROM BATON ROUGE, AUG 3.
To Gen. Van Dorm:
Receiving dispatch that the Arkansas would CO.
operate, attacked Baton Rouge this morning at
daylight, with less than 5000 men. After strug-
gle of five hours, drove the enemy from all
points to the of their gunboats, taking num-
Der of prisoners, several flags, and considerable
quantity of property. My diminished and exhaust
cd force could not take the arsenal The troops al
most perishing for water, we have withdrawn one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 mortaliy wounded, Col.
Hunt 9th KY, Col Thompson, Sd KY, COL Allen,
4th La, and others severely wounded The effec-
tive force of the enemy exclusive Of gun and NOR
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 Buell's army to-day say that Bu-
el has McCookS, Crittendcns, Woods and Rozen-
Grams divisions about $4,000 at Stevenson and
Bridgeport Plenty of provisions at Stevenson, but
half rations at Bridgeport. 1t is said that Bue'S
forces are certifying at Stevenson, and tearing all
the houses down.
MOBILE, AugSst Z, 1862.
Special dispatch to Adrertiser and Register says:
KNOXVILLE, Tnen., August 6.
Heavy skirmishlng commenced Tuesday with a
large portion of the enemy at Tazewel, seven miles
from Cumberland Gap. One brigade of Gen. Ste
vensonis force was engaged on our side. The de-
sire was TO gain the enemys 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 cnemy's rear. Brig. Gen. w. r
Caswell, this afternoon aSsaSsnated by unknown
persons near his residence six miles Of Knoxville
SECOND DISPATCH.
KNOXVILLE, Aug. 18th, 1862.
After gallant action of four hours yesterday
near Tazewell the enemy was repulsed with great
that battery of four guns was taken after being
twice repulScd with loss of 100 men.
Gen. Burton has succeeded in gaining the enc
my's rear. Gen. Stevenson being reinforced thanked
Bowens command capturing the Federal army Of
East Tennessee.
The murderer of Gen. Caswell was arrested last
night