Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-03-18
LATEST NEWS.

tie at Newbern. 4
We have known for several days that an attack
on Newbern was contemplated by Gen. Hill, and
there is no doubt tina. he has marched in force on
that place We give the latest news from that
quarter.
There was skfmish ON Friday between our
forces and portion of the enemy at Deep Gulley,
some eight or ten miles from Newborn. The enc
nv were driven back Heavy firing was heard at
Goldsboroug Oh ali day Saturday, and up to eleven
o'clock at night, in the direction Of Newbern. This
leaves no doubt that the attack had been made, or
that heavy skirn,ishiug had commenced. =
Gen. Hill is supposed to hare assailed the works
Of the enemy on tire south or Newbern side, while
Gen. pcttigrew with his brigade assailed them on
the north side, at Barrington's Ferry, some two
miles from Newborn. Ths enemy ARE said to be
strongly fortified at both points. Their force is
doueh to have been from ten to thirteen regiments
We have many extraragant rumors.. One is that
Gen. Pettigrew was fighting at Barrington's, and
that Gen. Hill had fallen back.
Gen. Hill had under his command some of the
hot troops in TIE Confederate States. That they
will do their whole duty We entertain no doubt. .
We shall lay the lstest intelligence before our
readers Up to the time of going to press.
Still Later.
dispstch to the Progress, dated Kinston, March
1s saws Gen. Hill advanced half mile beyond
Deep Gulley. Gen. Pcttigrew reported to have had
severe Fight at Barringtons resulting in loss of
four killed and twenty wounded. Euemys loss
not known, nor result Of the engagement. Gen.
Robertson after a severe fight, burnt the Railroad
bridge at Shepardsville, below Newbern, on Sat
urday.
The rumor that Gen. Hill had fallen back t.,
within fifteen miles of Knston, appears to bc
frmed. 49,.
Latest Intelligence from other Points.
There is no likelihood Of an early engagement be-
tween the armies the Rappahannock, though
signs of animation in the enemy's camp are daily
increasing: They have planted additional cannon
on the hills, and the arrival and departure Of their
railway trains uore frequent
Gen. Bragg's army is said to be larger, healthier,
and better organized than it has ever been The
enemy is reported to have advanced in two direc-
tons: the one towards Triune, the other towards
McMnnville, occupying Woodbury. on the way.
At yicksburg, the impression prevails, notwith-
the assault will not be made until the river subsidies
within its banks, when a simultaneous attack can
be made by land and water.
Gen. joseph E. Johnston reviewed the army of
Iobile, on the 18th inst.
The Federal General, Curtis, removed for incom-:
potency from the command of the department Of
the Southwest, is to be succeeded by Gen. Sumner
The rumor that Burnside has taken the command
at Port Royal, in consequence of the emeate between
Generals Hunter and Foster has been confirmed:
All is quiet at Savannah. The impression pre-
walls at Charleston that the attack will take
place.
Adyices to the 18th inst have been received from
the North. The Republicans trlumphed i"the New
Hampshire elections which took place the j 9th,
electing all the members Of Congress, and MAORI
ty of the Legislature There were three candidates
for the office of Governor neither of whom received
a constitutional majority. There was consequently
Gold rose in New York on the 10th to 1853 and
closed at 15s. Midliing cotton advanced to eighty
six ard eighty seven The Herald deprecatmg the
excessive premium ofgold ald continued deprecia
ton of the currency, says Chase must prepare i'm
mediately to pay in gold and silver and COMPEL the
banks to do likewise till confidence is restored It
we have arrived at the crisis ef life or death to
the rebellion; it must be put. down by the force of
arms or it will tear the country to pieres
A Nashville dispatch says Van Dorn's forces have
retreated South and reported to be across Duck
river Rosencrans had notified all persons who
cannot give assurance of their loyalty to hold them
selves u readiness to go south of his lines in ten
days Dredging machines are in full operation on
the canal at Vicks6urg and the aborers are going
along briskly, notwithstanding they are continually
shead by tho rsbel bottrricc.
Dispatches from Gen. Loring announce the re-
pulse of the enemy at Fort Pemoerton, at the mouth
of the Taahatchee Our loss small the enemv's
heavy. From ten to sixteen heavy caliber gunhoats
were engaged in the attack, aided by two heavy
guns and one mortar on land.
Van Dorn's escape has greatly exasperated the
enemy. Four brigades had been sent by Rosen-
Grams to hem lin in across Duck River. which he
had no means Of crossing. lie succeeded in with
drawing passed the epemy's left flank apd ESCAPED
by Whites bridge, twenty six miles above.
A terrific hombardment took place at Pert fud
son, The Mississippi, on the night Of the 14th.-
The enemy's fleet attempted to pass under cover of
the darkness. The enefy's soop of war Mississippi
was burnt. No loss reported On our side.
The Adjutant GeneraIship.
Gov. Vance has appointed Col Daniel q Fowle