Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-07-03

ocean is lit up by the rebel sea-devils Four more
vessels have been destroyed within the past day or
two, one of which was large side wheel steamer.
Three rebel pirates, large steamer, bark and q
three, masted schooner were hard at work off the
Bay of Fundy.
Still Later.
Rumors which lack official confirmation are abun.
dant. Our army is reported to have possession OF
Harrisburg and York, Pa. York is on the Harris
burg and Baltimore Railroad, about % miles from
the former and 60 from the latter place 1t is North
of Hanover junction, Pa, about IL miles, over
10000 men are fortifying Pittsburg, Pa: Thls
place is in the western part Of the State at the con-
fluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers,
and the head of the Ohio. 1t is on the site of the
ancient Fort, DuQuesne. Imbodens cavalry have
been to Unen, 40 miles distant and the citizens
have since been busy entrenching.
1t is rumored that Hooker has been superseded
by Mead He has drawn off all the troops that
could be spared from the defence of Alexandria and
Washington, and is now slowly pursuing Gen. Lee
The people of Pennsylvania are driving their HOOKS
and herds before the advance of our army, and ap-
pear to make no resistance at all. Our troops are
prohibited the use ofllquors, under heavy penalties,
and the sale oft by PennsylVanans, will eontscate
their property.
The Yankees on the Peninsula are more quiet
Our bush-whackers are at work, and the Yankees
are in continual dread of them. 1t is feared they
may strike across the country to Aqua Greek, car
rying fire and sword
RICHMOND, July 1.-The flag of truce boat arrived
at City Point yesterday with 800 returned prisoners
of war. There were 10 political prisoners and
ladies. deserter reports the Yankee force at the
White House 10000, and says they are awaiting
reinforcements before attempting an onward move
ment on Richmond.
Brokers are buying silver today at 81, so premi-
um, and gold Sc. A month ago the buying rate of
silver was $3.50, and gold 81.
Notice is given oy Adjutan. General Cooper, in
general order, that no more Quartermaster's sup
plies will be received under the appeal made by the
President on the plan of the Secretary of War an
nexed thereto Hereafter supplies will be obtained
by purchase and impressment.
Several hundred prisoners, mostly cavalry, from
Northern Virginia, arrived by Central train, this
evening
Norfolk and Portsmouth are but slightly garri-
soned
West.
Nothing of interest from Vicksburg dispatch
from Brookhaven, June 29th, says: "RumorS say
that another raid has left Rodney for the purpose Of
destroying the Mobile and Ohio RIilroad The
Yankees are determined to do this lift takes 80 900
men,"
Later Still.
Baltimore papers 2Sth June, received in Rich
mond, state that the rebels have appeared at Dun
cannon on the river Is miles north of Harrisburg
Refugees to Baltimore say the rebels are laying
waste the broad fields of grain in Cumberland Val
ley and that that is the main object of the army.
Hooker's army is in motion to the north Of Balt
more Heavy rains have impeded his progress.
Fosters troops at Newbern have been sent to
Fortress Monroe to participate in the "On to Rich
mond."
Gen. Franklin is ordered to report to Banks in
La. Commodore Foote is dead.