Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-04
WAR NEWS.
From the Val ley,


Dispatches TO the 30th report that Gen. Early,
after driving the enemy's cavalry from his front
near Port Republic, moved to Waynesboro' and
drove two divisions Of Yankee cavalry from that
place. The enemy have retired to Harrisonburg
and our cavalry has again occupied Staunton. On
Monday the 25th Kershaw's divisions ambuscaded
brigade of Yankee cavalry and badly cut them up.
Affairs have assumed brighter aspect in the
Valley.
From Richmond.
On Thursday morning last the 29th, the enemy
having flung = considerable body of troops across
the James, moved upon our fortfcations near Chat
fms Bluff and obtained possession of Fort Harrison
and the outer works near the Bluff They appear
ed also in force on the Dcrbytown, New Market and
Osborne roads. Skirmishing throughout the whole
day.
They made an attack on Fort Gilmer, about six
miles below Richmond, but were handsomely re-
pulsed. Several other attacks upon our interme-
dlate lines Chafin's Bluff were also repulsed
We captured many prisoners
On the afternoon of the 30th an attempt on our
Fort Harrison failed The artillery firing
Prece ding the assault was distinctly audible IN all
parts of Richmond Kauz's cavalry we're on the
nine mile road on the morning of the 30th but re-
tired early. The Yankees in their attack on battery
Gilmer placed negro troops in 'front.' and large num-
bsrs Of them were killed
From Petersburg.
Thursday evening last our cavalry attacked
Gregss cavalry in front and flank, capturing about
70 prisoners aud re-establishing our picket lines,
which had been forced in on VGughn's road, near
the Yyatt house, miles below the city. On the
morning. of the 3Oth, (Friday), the enemy, with in
fantry, artillery and cavalry advanced on our right
about four and half miles below the city, and dis
lodged our cavalry from their breastworks west Of
the Weldon railroad, At that point. Arrangements
have been made to offset this movement, but it il
net thought the enemy will hold the works.
Nia r. Al, - nal a. Ano,
douOtedly Withdrawn large portion OF his army
from the lines in front of Petersburg, and thrown
1t rapidly across the James. He yesterday occupi-
ed three VI tue principal roads running South East
from Richmond, in heavy force, viz: the Osborne
Turnpike, the New Market and the Darby Town,
Roads, aud 1t is thought this move may be direct
advance upon the works below that city. Fort
Harrison, Salient Of Chafin's Bluff, and said to
open flank movement upon that position, was re-
ported 10 have been captured.
Buffers canal at Dutch Gap is now nearly at the
point Of completion, and in the meantime Grant
VIII make tho most strenuous endcaVOrs to gain
every point Of advantage in connection with it that
he possibly can. We may therefore reasonably
expect TO hear OF important events in that quarter
at once II he intends serious movement against
the capital he will probably strike without delay.
The very heavy force he has moved across the
James, would seem to indicate that he will at least
give Gen. Lee trial in that quarter"
OIhSo great ralQ lne 1ankeeS nave
strengthened their lines in their rear having erected
strong barricades from Nj. Sinai in Prince George
County, up the Blackwater swamp, in one contin-
uous line, almost to our Notifications in front of
Petersburg. The Yankees are also repairing the
Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, and have thrown
heavy breastworks along the line of their Rail
road from City Point to Yellow Tavern, At its eI-
posed points, to cover their trains from shells.
Grant has received heavy reinforcements enough
to ill up the vacuum occasioned by the depar-
ture OF the old troops. Tho recruits are put in
camps ofnstruction and drilled for the approaching
conflict.
On Friday the 23d force of three Yankee regi-
ments passed through Suffolk going in the direction
Of Norfolk. Their destination is unknown.
sharp cavalry fight occurred upon the evening
ofthe S0h in the attempt of the Yankees to ds!odge
our cavalry. Barringers N. c. brigade distinguish
ed itself upon the occasion. The enemy are busily
fortifying at Wyatts House. and the attack was ex-
Pected to be renewed upon them on the morning Of
October LIST.
From Georgia.
The special exchange between the two armies in
Georgia has been conSummated. Gen. Stoneman
and his staff were exchanged, with other officers
Everybody has left Atlanta except few mechanics,
who have gone to work for the Yankees. Up to the
29th Sherman had made no NOV ement in force.
President Davis arrived in the army on Monday
last reviewed the troops on Tuesday, and was re-
ceived with much applause lie made them .
speech and 80 did Gen. Hood, p romising them in a
few days to lead them on to battle and to victory.
The Yankees are uneasy about Forests operations
in their Forrest has captured Athens and Sui
phur Springs, Ala. At the latter place over 800
prisoners, officers and men, pieces Of artillery,
horses and stores of various sorts taken. Our
loss, killed and wounded, 35; the enemys loss in
cluding the Colonel commanding, near 200. For
rest is no doubt pushing on towards the railroad
from Nashville to Chattanooga The enemy say he
has large force. Two divisions of their 4th corps
have been despatched from Atlanta beyond the Ten
nessee to meet him. They appear to be concerned
about his movements and the safety Of their CON-
munic1tons
From the Trans Mississippi.
despatch from Merdan Miss, of the goth,
says that Trans Mississippi adyices report that
fight occurred recently between Magruder and Steele
seven miles from Little Rock, in which We were
successful. The yellow fever is prevailing in Gal
weston.
The French occupied MAtamoras on the second
instant. Juarez and family were at BrAzos Island
en- route to New Orleans. The French had all tho
States of Northern Mexico. Cortinas could only
raise five hundred men when he reached Browns
vile. Shelby has destroyed the railroads running
to Little Rock, and captured five hundred prisoners,
four trains ono million five hundred thousand dol
lars worth Of property. The Yankee cavalry de-
stroyed fifteen thousand pounds Of wool last week
in Tensas Parish, Louisiana intended for the gov
ernment this side Of tho river. One hundred noun
ted men from Vicksburg, are raiding through Deer
Greek county. The people Of Texas are looking
for an attack on Galveston. The late storm serious
ly damaged all railroads in the vicinity Of Meridian.
Trains will be running again in few days
From the North.
Advices from the North to the SOth says there iS
great rejoicing account of the present state of
affairs They claim for Sheridan the greatest vic.
tory of the war, and say that Lincoln will get his
levy of 500, 600 men.
5 Andy johnson has issued orders Sffsctually pre-
venting Mcclellan having ticket in Tennessee.
The Herald Of the 9th says Stanton has tele.
graphed Dix, September the 26th, as follows:
Sheridan's telegraph at IL o'clock Saturday night,
six miles south of New Market states that he had
driven the enemy from Mt. jackson without being
able to bring on an engagement The enemy are
moving rapidly Sheridan had no cavalry present
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