Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-08-19

cavalry that passed through Decatur last evening,
after reAchiSg CobbS Mills, returned atnight, aud
issupposed to be onlySa reconnoisance. Another
force, which moved simultaneously from ovloreek
Church, struck the Atlanta and West Point Rail-
road ct TaubansA burned the depot, tore up the
track In several places, and then Withdrew three
miles and went into camp. The force 10 estimated
variously from 3 10 5000. The track has been re-
paired but trains are not allowed to run in conse-
quence of the proximity of the enemy. Last night
and to-day it has been unusually quiet along the
lines. The enemy's artillery is remarkably quiet,
which is generally attributed to the scarcity of
ammunition. A few shells were thrown into the
city last night. One house on Peach Tree Street
was burned. Loss small
SECOND DIsPAToH.l
. ATLANTA, Aug f7.--The enemy's cavalry have
retired to the vicinity of Farburn, portion
ing the river near Oambeltown. Trains are run
ming as usual The enemy are busily engaged for
tfying the North side Of the Ohattahoechee, prin-
epally along the Powder and Cambeitown roads,
Everything quiet along the front
The enemy opened hre on the city from another
gun, supposed to be sixty four FOUNDER, planted
on the Marietta road. A slow fire was kept up all
night resulting in the killing of one person. The
general belief is that the Atlantis road was cut at
AckWorth BY portion Of our cavalry on the l4th.
News from that quarter auspicieusly looked for.
sNSs7' Later from the North.
RICHMOND, Aug I6-The Baltimore correspon-
dent of the New York Post says that Winter Davis
has written call for National Convention to meet
1t Buffalo in September to nominate candidate for
President. A released prisoner reports that the
'Tallahassse is commanded by Jno Taylor Wood
The New York Post says the Mcclellan meeting
did not express the views or meet the appreciation
of the democratic party. Neither the masses nor
the democratic masses were present Indian trou-
bleS in the Northwest are increasing in magnitude
There was great excitement in Constantinople last
month In consequences of the suppression Of Pro-
testsnt establishment by an armed force.
RICHMOND, Aug 1.-THE Herald of the 18th re-
news the suggestion to Lincoln that Commissioners
be sent to Richmond. 1t says: We have arrived at
that stage of exhaustion in war when every con-
sderation Of wisdom, patriotism and humanity sug.
gests the propriety of q magnanimous oonafde
movement on the part of the administration in
behalf of peace" The Herald announces the price
of its daily issue hereafter to be cents per copy
It was expected that Fessenden would reform 6nan-
cial affairs but instead he has plunged deeper into
the sea of paper money. The national finance now
sre,more unsettled than ever 1t is evident that
half the papers in the country must soon stop pub
hcation.
RICHMOND, Aug. 1T-The Baltimore Gazette of
yesterday is to hand Burnside has been relieved of
the command of the 18th army corps and has ar
rived at Baltimore. Wilcox is in temporary com.
mand of the corps. The Feoeral loss in killed and
wounded in the action in Mobile Bay is estimated
at 240 men. No particulars received from Fort
Morgan On the 10th Sherman was within mile
of the Marion road and was fortifying his position
at every step very strongly. Confederate force,
$500 strong, are menacing the border towns Of
Indiana. Gen. Darlington has made requistion
on the government for %, 900 men. Various cap
lures by the Tallahassee reported including the
ship Adriatic and VIM. Bell Nothing definite from
the Shenandoah Valley or from Grants army.
From Petersburg.
PETERSBURG, Aug 17.-Deserters and prisoners
in to-day concur in the statement that Burnsides'
and Warrens corps stilEin our 'front.' while Han
cocks corps and perhaps other infantry are opera.
ting on the North side Flames river.
Advices here at headquarters confirm the defeat of
the enemy yesterday in the hght White Tssern.
Our loss not very large. The fight is supposed to
have been renewed to some extent to day, firing
being heard in that direction. Official RdVices from
the Valley Department received yesterday, state
that up to that tine no general engagement had
taken place.
Nothing of interest is transpiring here Rain has
been falling every day this week. and is most CRATE
full to both man and beast
From the Valley.
Heavy cannonading mas been heard in the direc.
ton of Strasburg and Front Royal An intelligent
officer who arrived in Richmond on Saturday last
says the fgh. could not be then postponed many
days, if it had not already been fought.
The enemy occupy Winchester, and Sheridan
commands their cavalry.