Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-06-01
Latest News from Virginia.

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Latest News from Virginia.
Dispatches frem Gen. Lees army OF the 29th
inst, dated at Richmond state that Gen. Grant has
re.crossed the North Anna river near Hanover
Junction and moved down the Peninsula to Hanover
town on the Pamunky, twenty miles distant from
Richmond in northeasterly direction. This is the
direct route to the Peninsula, and would seem to
indicate that Grant has abandoned as hopeless, bis
project OF getting to Richmond by the Northern
line of operations. The Richmond papers deem it
imprudent, at this juncture of affairs, to give puo
licity to the movements of our army, but they say
the people may rest assured that they are dictated
by the wisdom and guided by the master hand of
Gen. Lee.
Beyond the strategic movements, above alluded
to, and some skirmishing, nothing Of interest oc-
CURED on the lines Saturday, only the enemy are
said to have made an effort to burn the bridge over
the North Anna on the Telegraph road, but were
foiled. Our army is moving rapidly on lines almost
parallel with the route which Grant is following.
At 10 o'clock Saturday heavy force of the enemy
appeared at Hanover G. H., and were pressing our
cavalry back at that point. Two prisoners
brought in, belonging to the 9Th corps, say that
their commands received orders yesterday to march
to the White House.
RICHMOND, May 29.-The enemy crossed the
Pamunky river yesterday at Hanover Town and
Old Church. Hancock's, Wright's and Burnsides
forces have certainly crossed. Warrens corps is
not accounted for. Our army, up to this morning,
had formed no line of battle but were awaiting the
enemy's movements and dispositions. There was
considerable cavalry fight at Halls shop yester-
day, between Fitz Hugh Lees, and Hampton's
cavalry and large force of Yankee cavalry. Our
cavalry at first forced the enemy back but it is now
supposed the enemy gave back in order to draw us
in. Later in the evening our cavalry drew off, hav-
ing lost, it is said, some thirty killed and from
seventy.fve to one hundred wounded Some of
them fell into the the enemys hands.
There has been no engagement to-day, and it is
supposed the enemy do not intend an immediate
attack, but will rely upon intrenching.
There has been nothing like . general engage
ment between Gems. Beauregard and Butler since
the repulse of the latter. Constant skirmshing is
going on however, and the eueny's gunboats have
on the James River. Friday afternoon there were
evident signs of busy preparation in the enemy's
camps near Port Walthal and an early attack was
anticipated.
Late Northern News.
RICHMOND, May 27.-The Herald of the 25th, has
been received here.
Stantons despatch to o'clock, p. M, Of the 2srd,
says that many thousand veteran troops have been
forwarded to Grant Upwards Of 10000 sick and
wounded soldiers have been transported from the
battle field to Washington. Over 5000 prisoners
had arrived at the prison depots, and be claims
the capture Of 40 cannon and 20 stand of colors.
no Arm Of no 10 fill
in number and better equipped than when the cam
paign opened
The World and Journal were suppressed for pub
fishing the bogus proclamation from Lincoln calling
for four hundred thousand men and appointing
day of fasting and prayer. The editors offer
large reward for the perpetrators of the hoax. Gov
ernor Seymour has written letter to the District
Attorney of New York, directing him to procure
indictments against all who were concerned in the
seizure of the Offices. A resolution in the House
censuring the suppression was introduced, and Oh.
lection being made the motion to suspend the rules
was rejected by majority of 25. The House adop.
ted resolution to adjourn on the 9Th June
Admiral Porter in an official dispatch says that
the vessels caught above the Falls at Alexandra,
La, had been relieved by means of dam which
enabled them to pass over the Falls.
Geld IN New York 1856.
The London correspondent of the New York
Neaos says the Mersey rams would be sold to Maxi
MILAN, who is collecting powerful feet
In the House of Commons on the I'd May, Lay.
ard admitted that an agent Lad been sent from Ha-
vsna to the Confederate States in order to commu
nicate with the rebel government but was not ri.
lowed to pass through the blockade Lord Elphin.
stone asked whether sending an agent did not
amount to the acknowledgment of the Executive
power of the Confederate States. No reply was
made from the Ministerial bench.
RICHMOND May 27.-The flag of truce steamer
New York arrived at Aiken's landing last night,
bringing six officers and daughter Of General Lee,
and dispatches for Commissioner Ould. Several
transports with troops came up behind The flag of
truce boat-Progress
Congress.
RICHMOND, May 26.-Fhe Senate passed . bill in
c,reaslng the pay Of Generals assigned to duty at
the seat of Government. Also bill providing for
the issue of certificates of Indebtedness, interest
payable in coin. Nothing Of interest in the House
proceedings
RICHMOND, May 27.-The Senate to-day unani-
nm'ously concurred in joint resolution from the
.aouse declaring that in no event will this govern
-. .hehs consent to division or ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
is s@te OF Virginia, but will maintain her sover-
be ana jurisdiction to the uttermost limits of
T. an .i boundaries ut any and every cost
vsa ~ tue House numerous bills and resolutions
"e,e introduced and referred
int =, foote introduced resolution of inauiry
Vs. ule expectancy of declaring that the public
the IT,. demands the removal Of The Secretary of
udn.i ;u and the appointment Of some indi.
until to ns place, Of financial ability. Postponed
- -.H ou was further discussed-Psegrsss