Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22
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are replied to in the same manner. The damage
thus done is considerable but nothing decisive is
accomplished.
The Yankee steamers were reported as flying
their flags at half mast on Monday A scout re-
ported the death of Gen. Grant from the effects of
the amputation of arm shattered by shell. De-
serters who entered our lines on Tuesday contra.
dict the rumor. There had been heavy fall of rain
at Petersburg-the first for weeks.
RICHMOND, July 2O.-Of6cial dispatch received
at the War Department states that force of the
enemy crossed the Shenandoah at Smokers on the
18th. At p. m. they were attacked and driven
across the river in confusion. Our loss stated at
between 200 and 300, that of the enemy much
greater.
Our army under Gen. Ewell re.crossed the Po-
tomac river the 14th inst At the battle of Mon
ocacy they lost 400 or 500 men, and inflicted loss
of ], 100 killed and wounded and 700 prisoners
The latter were brought off safely, also 1000 hors
es and $500 beeVes. Some of our wounded have
arrived in Richmond, and among them Frig Gen.
Q. A. Evans, Lit Gordon, Gen. Ewell's staff, and
Capt. Pearce, 26th Ga. Among the killed are Col.
Lamar, 61st Ga, Col. VanValkenburg and Capt.
Louther, Oath Ga, and Maj. Hawley, 18th Ga. Bat.
Georgia.
Gen. Johnston has been releaved from the COM
mand of this army by order of the President, and
Gen. Hood has taken command.
The following is Gen. Johnston's farewell address
to the troops.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TENNESSEE
July II, 1864
In obedience to the orders of the War Depart
ment, turn over to Gen. Hood the command of the
army Of the Department Of Tennessee. 1 cannot
leave this noble army without expressing my ad-
miration of he-high military qualities it has dis
played so conspicuousy in every soldierly virtue,
endurance of soi obedience to orders and brilliant
course. The enemy has never attacked but to be
severely repulsed and punished You, soldiers,
hor
counted your fears. No longer. your commander,
will still watch your career and will rejoice in
your victories. To one and all offer assurances Of
my friendship. bid you an affectionate farewell.
(Signe0 JOS E. JOHNSTON.
Gen Hood on assuming command, issued the
following address:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TENNESSEE
July. Is, 1854.
Soldiers, in obedience to orders from the War
Department assume command of this army and
Department. feel the weight of the responsibility
so suddenly and unexpectedly devolved upon me by
this position, and shall bend all my energies and
employ all my skill to meet its requirements. ]
look with confidence to your patriotism to stand by
me, and rely upon your prowess to wrest your coun
try from the grasp of the invader emitting your
selves to the proud distinction of being called the
(signe0 j. B. HOOD, Gen'L
Telegraph communication with Montgomery was
| suspended last night near Notass Ga. 1t is sup
! posed to be portion of the party of the enemy
| reported at Talladega Saturday No train arrived
| to-day from West. Point. The main force of the
enemy crossed the Chattahoochee between Isham's
Ford and Roswell, and slowly pushing forward
Cavalry skirmishing took place this morning al
| Brick Head six miles from this place.
| GRIFFIN, July 20.-Four miles below Jonesboro
| the engine "Sunshine" was blown up. The eng
neer, Joseph Hoskey, DR.. Dennis, DR.. Harris and
negro wood passer were killed, also - Tanner OF
the 35th Tennessee of the train guard. The engine
aud five cars total wreck. The track will be
| clear before morning.
| IsECoND DIsPATCH.1
/ ATLANTA, July 2O.-Reynolds brigade attacked
the enemyS line ofskirmiSherS last evening at Peach
Tree Greek and took possession of his breastworks
| He then charged the reserve pckets, supported
| by Dalworths corps, and captured one hundred and
! fifty prisoners.
| The Augusta Chronicle of Tuesday, says that
gentlemen just from Atlanta reports that Gen. john
ston burned the Chattahoochee bridge on Saturday.
Our baggage wagons, pontoon bridges, &C., have
| passed through Atlanta, and are now between that
| city and Decatur.
The same paper says: We are informed on good
authority that Hookers crops crossed the Chstta.
hoochee on Saturday, when they were met and
! driven back by Hardee, who captured five hundred
| prisoners.
From the North.
Dates of the 18th and 10th have been received at
Petersburg. They contain but little of interest
kilograms from Nashville say since Gen. Johnstons
retreat from Kennesaw Mountain, Sherman has
picked up three thousand prisoners.
RICHMOND, July 20.-The New York Herald of
the 18th has been received. War news unimpor.
tant Regular communication between Baltimore
and Washington has been restored.
Banks made speech at New Orleans in which he
declared that the settlement of difficulties must
proceed from the moral power of the country which
is more eficaciouS than the military power. Gold
157.
Extract from a letter to the Editor of the Stand