Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-12-14
WAR NEWS.

Of December, it is as mild Is April or May. But
surely change must come soon, and VIC shsll have
winter weather in earnest The mild, open weather
mas been favorable to military operations and hence
the progress which has been made by the forces on
both sides in Georgia and Tennessee; but Gen.
drant it seems, has not been disposed to avail him-
SELF OF the weather in his movements around Peters
burg and Richmond. This would seem to leave the
impression that he is looking more for success to
the gradual extension of his lines than to hard
nghtng. The Richmond papers, however, appear
to be of the opinion that Grant will soon make i'm
portant movements. We have reason to believe
that Gen. Lee is wide awake and that tbs shock of
general battle will find him prepared at all points,
9 From Georgia.
Sherman is pushing on Savannah On Friday
last his main body passed Mleu ~ miles from that
place. How far he has progressed up to the pres.
ent time, we do not know, out he must be nearly
there. =
His recent slow movements and frequent hslts
were for purpose of grinding corn for supply, as
his march now tends more towards barren counties
Of East Georgia. His foraging parties being con-
stantly forged in by our cavalry, bis forage Is re-
ported short
Besides the Augusta railroad, along which Sher.
man is now marching, there is railroad connection
between Savannah and Charleston, and also between
Savannah and Thomasve, Ga. The latter road
extends southwsdly towards Florida. The Char
lesion road runs parallel with the Augusta for
ten miles and then branching, crosses the river lS
miles above Savannah, and runs thence to Char
lesion. Sherman will attempt the seizure of all
these at the same time, thus completely investing
Savannah. As there are no troops 70 oppose his
progress, it seems to be only matter of time
The Yankee feet off the coast of Georgia and
South Carolina have been signalling for the last
week, in order to find the Whereabouts of their lost
expedition. On Sunday last fight was reported
going on near Pocotaligo, S. O. Bhese fights are
diversions in favor Of Sherman made from the coast
by the Yankees at Charleston and Port Royal
letter written from Milledgeville to the Au.
gusta Constitutionalst gives some account of the
occupation Of that town. Many outrages were
committed, such As plunder, rapine, &c. The Cap
ital was much defaced carpets and desks hacked to
pieces and books strewn broadcast. Horse blankets
were made out Of the carpets. 1t took them three
days to march out of the city. The soldiers we're
admirably equipped each man having eighty rounds
ofammunition and rations for forty days Their way
ons were filled with all the ;mpedimenta of war.
Mr. Hawkins, member Of the Legislature and
State ordnance officer, captured by them, was
afterwards paroled. They boasted that they could
capture Macon, but did not desire to be encumber-
ed with the wounded after the battle. Of the:
destination the sodiery were profoundly ignorant
Later from the North.
New York and Philadelphia papers of the 9th re-
ceived in Richmond.
still confront each other before Nashville but no
general engagement yet The rebels are two miles
off and have thrown up intrenchments Their lines
are visible from the house tops of Nashville
Johnstonville has been evacuated.
A Nashville telegram of the 4th says . rebel
deserter, who came in to day, reports that Gen. s.
D. Lee published an order to bis men Friday morn.
ing complimenting them on their bravery, devotion,
&C. thanking them for the victory won at Franklin,
and assuring them if true to themselves, now in
front Of Nashville, they would be soon enabled to
enter and take possession of the vast amount Of
stores contained there.
Hon: james Speed, of KY, is Battles successor.
Gold 2ss1.
Late Northern War News.
We make the following extracts from telegraphic
dispatches to Northern papers Of the Sd instant:
Additional reports received increase the magni-
tude Of the late victory at franklin Thirty stands
Of colsrs were captured by the Union forces. The
Forty ninth Indiana captured five; the Eighty
eighth Illinois, three Kelley old brigade eighteen;
and the Twenty third corps captured four.
General Stanly, commanding the Fourth corps,
had very narrow escape, having had horse killed
under him, and was shot in the right shoulder, the
ball traversing the back and gong out the left
shoulder. He is in the city, and though suffering
considerably is still attending to duty.
1t is confirmed that General Patrick R. Cleburne
of Arkansas is killed.
General Kmball, commanding the Second divis.
ion of General Stanley corps, in the heat of the
battle, passed rebel Il br general, who told hun
he was MORALLY wounded. His men succeeded in
carrying off the body.
1t is believed that Hoods main army is threaten.
ing Murfreesboro'. Forests rebel cavalry is de.
mons:rating on our front and right tanks.
Commander Fitch is here with fleet Of boats and
iron cads. Sufficient forces have arrived to insure
not only the safety Of Nashville. but another Union
victory in of battle under any circumstances
Yesterday evening the two 1Dstile armies were
engaged in heavy skirmishing, and the rattle Of
musketry could plainly be heard in the streets OF
Nashville.
A battle Of terrible fury Is imminent. -
We do not believe that General Thomas has any
fear for the result He is not IS weak As he would
make the rebels believe.
He Can offer battle to better advantage to himself
in front Of Nashville than at any other point
His left wing rests on Murfreesboro', and when
strengthened by the forces at Chattanooga, it will
be strong enough to close upon Hoods rear and cut
of his retreat
Ihe rebel general IS pressing ollnoly FORWARD.
General Thomas has prepared trap, and the foe
is too eager to nibble at the bait.
The lines are closing around the enemy, and each
hour tie threads of the net are being more COM
pletely woven
We will not tremble for the result, but will feel
strong and hopeful for the cause, and confidently
look for victory to perch upon our banners
Our troops are brave and General Thomas is an
able commander.
We predict that the rebel army will meet with
terrible disaster.
General Thomas has altered his plans, and will
either capture or annlhilate the rebel army.
The following telegram is published as the very
latest: -.,
NAsHvnLE, December 2-1here WAS slight
skirmshing with the enemy's cavalry all day to day.
A complete line of entrepchments encircles the city.