Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-08-09

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PennsylEanias They occupied Chambersbnrg at
P. m to-day, with cavalry and artillery. A few
hours will deselop their force and intentions 1t is
possi6le their movements may be directed against
this city. In view Of such contingency, there
fore call upon the people Of Harrisburg and vicinity
TO organize at once to defend their homes. Arms
and ammunition viii be delivered to each organized
company upon application to the Adjutant General.
No muster into the service Of the State or of the
United States will be required A. g. CuKTIN
A'letter in the New York Herald gives some
account OF the burning of ChamberSburg Penn
sylyania, the first act Of retaliation ever visited
upon the enemy. 1t says:
The rebels fired the town at II o'clock, A. NJ,
and remainedjust long enough TO see the flames
spread and give proper headway, when the alarm
was given that Ayerill was approaching the town.
Instantly every freebooter was in his saddle, and
took the road hurriedly to St. Thomas, with Gen.
eral Averill in purSnit.
wo hundred and sixty FIVE of the most valuable
and prominent public and private buildings were
destroyed. The scene was heartrending and mt,>t
appalling. The cracking and the roaring of the
Hames as they leaped frnm house to houee the
shrieks of terrified women and panic stricken and
suffering children the ptitul appeals Of the old and
helpless, were heard above the noise of the con-
fagration, but all to no avail.
- General McCausand was in commsnd of the
rebel troops when they burned Chambersburg-
After nc had taken formal possession of the town,
he made q proclamation demanding SIO0 900 in
gold. Not complying with the demand, the order
was given to fire the court house. the town hall and
bank. buildings strong breeze prevailing com
municated the flames to the surrounding buildings,
and parties of soldiers having sacked several drug
and chemical stores, had manufactured quantity
OF turpeutine balls, which they ignited and threw
in all directiops thus creating as many different
fires in different localities, which soon united in one
general cofagration.
From Georgia.
ATLANTA, August 5-The enemy have been un.
usually active during the past fifteen hours. About
four o'clock yesterday afternoon heavy assault
was made upon the works held By our skirmsh-
ers on the extreme left, and after some stubborn
lighting they succeeded in gaining possession,
but were subsequently, driven from them and our
lines re established. About ten o'clock last night
another assault was made upon our skirmish line,
extending from the centre to the extreme right
The moSement having been anticipated resulted
in a complete failure. A brisk skirmsh continued
throughout the night and up to the present time.
Our loss in both affairs insignificant Compara'iVe
quiet in the city throughout the night, and but
few shells were thrown, resulting as usual, in doing
no damage.
SECOND DISPATCH
ATLANTA, Aug G--Brisk skirtnishing contin-
ued throughout yesterday and last night On
our left lively artillery duel took place last eve.
ming between our batteries on Peach Tree and the
enemy.
Comparatively quiet reigned in. the city last
night. The enemy continues to concentrate forces
on our left-Palmer's corps occupying the extreme
right his headquarters on the Sandtown road, and
Stailey's on the left his pickets extending to the
Georgia railroad. About rs prisoners, including a
captain and lieutenant were brought in yesterday
and last night Gen. Wheeler has issued congrat-
ulatory order to the c,Valry the defeat and rout
of the eLemy's raidng party. Alquiet, snvs sharp
shooting this morning
THIRD DISPATCH
RICHMOND, Aug. THE following was-receiVe6
this morning:
ATLANTA, Aug 7.-Hon John Il. Seldom: The
Lewis brg4des Of BleS division, Lees corps, both
of which were handsomely repulsed with loss to
them tSigDed) j. B. HOOD, Gen.
Firm Richmond.
richmond, Aug Cit having been ascertained
that the enemy mining extensively in front of
Gracie's brigade, on our centre, it was determined
to stop their operations by countermihing Our
culvert was completed and exploded between six
and seven last evening" blowing up the enemy's
skirmish line, and demOlishing his mines. The
affair was great success, completely frustrating
the object of the enemy at that point and throwing
troops along his lines into great confusion
Ne infantry attack was made on our side, but
artillery firing along the whole lines very rapid
for the space Of an hour. The number of the
my working the mine and occupying their picket
station are believed to have been killed. A few
shells were thrown into the city after the explosion
Matters have resumed their usual quiet this morn
ing
Springing the Mine.
Some few days since, it was discovered that the
enemy were mining IN front Of Gracies Brigade,
JohnSon's Division, near our centre. Measures
were Immediately taken to counteract this move
ment, and gallery" was soon run, and mine
arranged beneath the enemys gallery. Yes
terday at twelve o'clock was fixed upon to give
the enemy elbow up" but the sensation did
not take place until half past six p m. At this
hour, some Of our men went out and effected an
exchange of newspapers with the enemy, and the
latter to the number of 25 80, clustered around
the lucky man to hear the latest news from Dixie
The signal was now given, the fuse lighted, and in
less time than it takes to write it. up went the
solid earth to the height of about 40 feet carrying
the new gatherers along with it Others in the
vicinity fed to the breastwOrks, badly frightened
and communicated the alarm. The enemy imme
diately opened their batteries, and their infantry
manned the breastTOTkS. Our artillery replied
vigorously, but no charge was ever intended to ee
made by us, and consequently the enemy were
greatly disappointed. They no doubt hoped to
serve MS as We had served them on Saturday, but
the rebels were too smart for brother Jonathan
this tilne.-Erpress ....s. 81. ........
From Mobile.
NOBLE, August 4. Yesterday and last night the
enemy threw infantry on Dauphin Island, seven
miles from Fort Gaines. The feet outside is large
This morning Federal 'double ender" opened on
the transport Dick and then on the Fort, which is
replying slowly. General Maury calls on all to
enroll themselves for the battle. Great confidence
prevails A federal force estimated at o0o occupy
Holly Springs, Miss. '-.-
The Fleet OF Mobile. t
A correspondent Of the Baltimore An,ertenn, at.
tached to Farraguts feet, speaking of possible
engagement states that 'tit will be a welcome sight
to many, as the Tennessee, (rebel ram,) Admiral
Buchsnan's flag ship, has, as if to tanalze the