Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-01
War N G w S.

The North Carolina Times, published
at Newberne, N. c., states that loyal
white regiment has been raised in the
Newberne district another is rapidly fill
ing up; two eolored regiments from the
same state are already in the service ;
and Gen. Burnside organized two regi-
ments of North Carolinians in East Ten
nessee before he retired from that cons
mand. A black cavalry regiment is now
recruiting in Newberne.
The new oath of allegiance has been
administered to a number Of rebel Off
GERS and soldiers, who have recently come
into our lines at Newberne, N. c., to &C
cept the pardon offered by President
Lincoln. They. bring intelligence from
large number who intend to do likewise
at the earliest opportunity.
The Little Rock Democrat of the 18th
has this item of news Col. Merrill,
who was sent some days ago in pursuit
of the rebel force south, sent in dispatch
es last night that he encountered the en-
envy, 600 strong, two miles beyond
Princeton killed 8, 6 of whom were
killed by the sabre wounded l8; took
prisoners 3 commissioned officers and %
priyates. The aggregate loss Of the en-
envy was so. A foraging party sent out
by Gen. Davidson in the rear of Mer-
rill's advance, captured lao head Of beef
cattle marked G. S. A.
The federal loss was One man badly
wounded. The rebels are all driven be-
ynna tho Ouaohito. Merrill was within
IA miles Of Camden in pursuit.
AT the recent Union meeting in Saline
county, one Of the resolutions passed was,
that "the loyal citizens of Arkansas shall
organize and arm themselves, and enter
into pledge that they will never lay
down their arms, not only until this IN
righteous rebellion is crushed. but until
every trace of slavery is eradicated from
our midst, finally and forever
The Tribune's correspondent with the
army of the Potomac gives an account
of an expedition of several regiments,
that left Bealton Station on Monday of
last week, and marched to Amissville and
Gaines Cross Roads; thence on Tuesday
TO Luray, where a considerable rebel
force was routed. An extensive saddle
and harness factory and six tanneries
were destroyed. The entire expedition
reached its camp on Christmat eve, well
supplied with poultry for their Christmas
dinner, having marched 125 miles, in
hicling serious blow to the enemy, and
capturing lumber Of prisoners without
the slightest casualty. The prisoners had
$1,000 in rebel shinplasters when captur-
ed
The Boston Gazette learns through an
authentic channel that TIE prisoners taken
at Wagner were turned over to the state
authorities Of South Carolina, were tried
before the courts and condemned, but
prudent councils prevailed, and the pris-
oners were sent to the city Jail, where
they now are, subject to as good treat
ment as the white soldiers who are in
captivity, and are as safe, probably.
A flag of truce boat arrived at Fort
ress Monroe Monday from City Point,
with 500 Union prisoners in exchange
for those sent up by Gen. Butler. The
rebel government refuses any further
exchange, unless all the questions are
given up obout which our government
has been contending and their laws 10
regard to the officers and soldiers in ne
gro regiments are recognized. They also
refuse TO receive flag of truce from
Gen. Butler or to negotiate with him on
the subject of exchange, because Of JEFF.
Davis proclamation oullawing Gen. But
Ter last year. It will be remembered that
they were quite willing to receive medi-
cines from him, and TO correspond with
him, Notwithstanding the proclamation of
which they now make pretext for dis.
continuing the negotiations, and they have
already exchanged over five hundred
prisoners with Gen. Butler.
Col. Streight aud Adjt Reed recently
escaped from Libby prison, Richmond,
but we're recaptured and put in irons.