Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-09-02

Mcclellan and Horatio Seymour are prominent
condidates for the Presidency.
The Tallahasses is reported to have captured 2T
vessels. Later accounts report her at Halifax
RIcHNoND, hlg. Sl;=-The sH6rGh of the 29th
has telegram from Chicago which states that the
New YORK delegation were received with q perfect
ovation from Detroit to Chicago at every station
Every delegation closed with cheers for Mcclellan
Thayes, of New York, several times asked the
crowds, "who yanted Seymour nominatedf" The
cry was always emphatically, no-McClellan.
Dean Richmond expresses the positiye conyiction
that Mcclellan viii be nominated. 80
PETERsBURa, Aug. 31.-The Herald OF The goth
says that Sheridan teegraphs that Early left his
front on Friday night falling back to Smith6eld or
Middle Way. He has reports of the capture of 100
prisoners and in flying the loss of the rebels was
$50 killed and wounded
The Herald says Mcclellan will be nominated.
5 but the contest will be between Mcclellan and
Seymour. .-a--
Sheridan saws the indications are that the rebels
vi leave the Valley. -. -
The Herald apprehends that the draft win be re.
sisted IN the city and conflict between the CON.
scripts and the authorities will take place which
may seriously disturb the public peace
stanton telegraphS Dix that he has not heard
from Sherman for two days ss So
The Chicago Convention.
RICHMOND, Aug. 3f-The Washington Chronicle
OF the Both has press kilograms from Chicago of the
29th The Convention was called to order BY Bel
mont In his remarks on taking the char he urged
harmonious action in order to succeed in the CAUSE
i OF the Constitution and the Union and that laws
may prevail over fanatcism and treason. Rev. Mr..
Clarkson offered prayer. for q speedy peace. A
committee OF one irOu each delegation was appoint
cd TO report resolutions. A number of resolutions
+ were read and referred including one by Long of
Ohio, for the appointment of committee 10 pro.
ceed 10 Washington to pursuade Lincoln to suspend
the draft until it is decided at the coming election
in favor of peace war; by the election of candi.
dates for the Presidency. The Convention adjourn.
ed untSl 10 O-Inorrow.
e-ss heNsw Yerk=delegatien took vote as 70 its
choice for the Presidency, giving Mcclellan 81,
scattering IL. The Ono delegation voted McClel-
Ian lO, against him 2G; Indiana, Mcclellan IS,
against II; Illinois, Mcclellan o. against TO-
A speclal dispatch from Chicago of the 29th says
the excitement is intense. Yallandgham mad ms dc
speeches demanding peace on any terms. The ouc-
side sentiment is stroug for peace Peudleton, of
ONO gainssstyongly for the nomination to the Vice
| Presidency. The committee on Organization will
/ recommend Seymour for President of the COnyen-
ton. The committee resolutions held long
! session. Valland'gham was defeated for ChairmRl
/ and Guthrie elected r.- y
From Richmond.
RICHMOND, August 3l.-A communication from
Judge Ould addresSe,: to the relatives aud friends
| OF Conederates c1ntiaed in Northern prisons, will
be published to morrow, setting forth the efforts
/ made by the Confederate authorities to effect an
! exchange of prisoners. 0uld gave copy of the
letter sent by Nuford yesterday and is waiting for
reply to his last proposition. al
MulfOrd answers under date of to day, as follows
have no communication the subject from our
authorities, nor am authorized to make an answer
| From East Tennessee.
LTNcHBUka, Aug. 31.-A correspondent of the
| Repu6tican under date Bristol August 29th, says
! Wheeler has burned London bridge over the Ten
nessee river, and went thence to Marysville where
he captured 700 prisoners, thence to New Market
capturing 200 prisoners, all of which he sent to
| South Carolina .....-
The above news was heard at Bristol by the
evening tran and deemed reliable by the au.
! thorities there.
From Mississippi.
OsYMA, Aug .29.-The enemy 1000 strong are
in full retreat for the river Col Scott has all the
roads blockaded in their front and Col McClelland
Is between them and the river. COL Ogden with
his command, Maj. Cabels cavalry, are in pursuit
Capt Bartous Battery is close to the river.
Capt John W. Locke, of Col Scotts staff, while
carrying very important dispatch had his horse
shot and was slightly wounded.
From Richmond.
RICHMOND Aug Sl.-The flag or truce boa
New York" arrived yesterday at Verina, bringing
i five officers, including Msjor Armsey, Capt. Wood
and one Chaplain, and Mrs. Gen. Vaughan and hm.
! ilY.