Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-10

euls lhey occupied Chambersbnrg ut
hours will develop their force and Intentions It is
possible their movements may be directed against
ms city. In view Of such a contingency, there
fore call upon the people of Harrisburg and vicinity
to organize at once to defend their homes. Arms
and ammunition will be delivered to each organized
company upon application to the Adjutant General
No muster into the service Of the State or of the
United States will be required. A. G. CURTIN.
A letter in the New York "Herald" gives some
account OF the burning of Chambersburg, Penn
syVahia, the first act of retaliation ever visited
upon the enemy. Itsays:
Inc reoels hred the town at II o'clock, A. NJ,
and remained just long enough to see the flames
spread and give proper Roadway, when the alarm
was gwen that Averil was approaching the town.
instantly every freebooter was in his saddle, and
took the road hurredly to St. Thomas, with Cen
eral Averil in pursuit
Two hundred and sixty five of the most valuable
ana prominent public and private buildings were
destroyed. The scene was heartrending and most
appalling. The cracking and the roaring of the
names as they leaped from house to house, the
shrleks OF terrified women and panic stricken and
suffering Children the pitiful appeals of tho old and
helpless, were heard above the noise of the con-
fagration, but all to no avail.
General McCausland was in command of the
reoel troops when they burned Chambersburg.-
After he had taken formal possession of the town.
ne made proclamation demanding 100000 in
gold. NOT complying with the demand, the order
was given to fire the court house, the town hall and
bank buildings. A strong breeze prevailing COM
munlcated the flames to the surrounding buildings
and parties Of soldiers having sacked several drug
and chemical stores, had manufactured quantity
OF turpentine balls, which they ignited and threw
IN all directions, thus creating as many different
fires in different localities which soon united in one
general coaagration.
From Georgia.
ATLANTA, August 5.-The enemy have been un.
usually active during the past fifteen hours About
four o'clock yesterday afternoon heavy assault
was made upon the works held BY our skirmish-
ers on the extreme left, and after some stubborn
lighting they succeeded in gaining possession,
but were subsequently driven from them and our
lines re established. About ten o'clock last night
another assault was made upon our skirmish line,
extending from the centre to the extreme right
The movement having been anticipated resulted
in complete failure. A brisk skirmsh continued
throughout the night and up to the present time
Our loss in both affairs insignificant. Comparative
quiet in the city throughout the night, and but
few shells were thrown, resulting as usual, in doing
no damage.
SECOND DISPATCH.
ATLANTA. Aug. 6.--Brisk skirmishing contin.
ued throughout yesterday and last night On
our left lively artillery duel took place last eve.
ming between our batteries on Peach Tree and the
enemy.
Comparatively quiet reigned in the city last
night The enemy continues to concentrate forces
on our left-Palmer's corps occupying the extreme
right, his headquarters on the Sandtown road and
Staley's on the left, his pickets extending to the
Georgia railroad. About 70 prisoners, including
captain and lieutenant, were brought in yesterday
and last night. Gen. Wheeler has issued congrat-
uatory order to the cavalry the defeat and rout
Of the ehemys raiding party. Alquiet, save sharp
shooting this morning
THIRD DISPATCH
RICHMOND, Aug THE following was received
this morning:
ATLANTA, Aug 7.-Hon John Il. Seldom: The
enemy made two assaults to-day on Finley's and
Lewis brgades of Bates division, Lees corps both
of which were handsomely repused with loss to
them. (SigneD j. B. HOOD, Gen.
From Richmond.
RICHMOND, Aug. Cit having been ascertained
that the enemy were mining extensively in front of
Gracie's brigade, on our CENTRE it was determined
to stop their operations by countermiBing Our
culvert was completed and exploded between six
and seven last evening, blowing up the enemy's
skrmish line, and demolshing his mines. The
affair was great success, completely frustrating
the object Of the enemy at that point and throwing
troops along his lines into great confusion
Nc infantry attack was made on our side, but
artillery firing along the whole lines was very rapid
for the space Of an hour The number of the enc
my working the mine and occupying their picket
station are believed to have been killed. A few
shells thrown into the city after the explosion
Matters have resumed their usual quiet this morn.
ing.
springing the Mine.
Some few days since, it was discovered that the
enemy were mining in front of Gracie's Brigade,
Johnson's Division near our centre. Measures
were Immediately taken to countcract this move
ment and gallery was soon run, and mine
arranged beneath the cnemy's gallery. Yes.
terday at twelve o'clock was fixed upon to give
the enemy "blow up" but the sensation did
not take place until half past six p. m. At this
hour, some Of our men went out and effected an
exchange of newspapers with the enemy, and the
latter to the number of % or 30, clustered around
the lucky man to hear the latest news from Dixie.
The signal was now given, the fuse lighted, and in
less time than it takes to write it, up went the
the new gatherers along with it. Others in the
vicinity fled to the breastworks, badly frightened,
and communicated the alarm. The enemy imme
dately opened their batteries, and their infantry
manned the breastworks. Our artillery replied
vigorously, but no charge was ever intended to be
made by us, and consequently the enemy were
greatly disappointed. They no doubt hoped to
serve US as we had served them on Saturday, but
the rebels were too smart for brother jonathan
this tilne.-Erpress.
From Mobile.
MOBILE, August 4-Yes:erday and last night the
enemy threw infantry on Dauphin Island, seven
miles from Fort Gaines. The feet outside is large
This morning Federal ''double ender" opened on
the transport Dick and then on the Fort which is
replying slowly. General Maury calls on all to
enroll themselves for the battle. Great confidence
prevails federal force estimated at 900, occupy
Holly Springs, Miss.
The Fleet Of Mobile.
A correspondent of the Baltimore american, at.
tached to Farragut's feet speaking of possible
engagement, states that it will be welcome sight
to many, the Tennessee, (rebel ram,) Admiral
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