Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-08

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The Latest News.
Gen. Lee has been nominated General-in. Chief
Of the armies of the Confederate States The
nomination was postponed last week, at the War
department, by order of the President, because Of
his inability to sign his name, in consequence Of
severe attack of neuralgia in his right arm and |
hand. The President is still confined to his room,
and may not recover the use of his hand for some |
days. /
Gen. Breckenridge will enter upon the duties Of |
Secretary Of War on Monday next.
Application was made on the 29th by the Peace |
Commissioners to pass through the yankee lines.
At late hour in the afternoon of the Both an an.
swer was returned and the 3lst they passed the
lines of both armies and were greetd by the troops
of both sides with v0cferous cheering. They were
to be entertained at Grants headquarters that night
and next mornng, February 1st, were to leave for
Washington, accompanied by COL Hatch, assistant
agent for exchange of prisoners, as Commissioners
secretary.
general truce was observed along the lines on
the 3Oth.
Congressional,
Hon. VIM A. Graham was elected President pro
tens of the Senate ad interim during the absence
Of Vice President Stephens and Mr.: Hunser, Pres-
dent pro tenn.
In the House Mr.. DeJarnette of Va, submitted
the following preamble and resolution which he
supported in an able and elaborate speech:
WHEREAS, all nations have ever witnessed with
alarm, the establishment of any formidable power
in their vicinity; and whereas, the people of tho
Confederate States as well as the people of the
United States, have ever cherished the resolve that
any further acquisition of territory in North
America by aEy foreign power would be inconsis.
tant with their prosperity and development, and
whereas the invasion Of Mexico by France has re-
suited rs alleged in the establishment of Govern
ment founded IN the consent of the governed; new
ertheless have reason to believe ulterior designs
are entertained against California and other Pacific
States which We do not regard parties to the war
now waged against u.s. as they have neither furnish.
ed men money for its prosecution, therefore, the
Congress of the Confederate States do
ResotUe, That the time may not be distant when
we will be prepared to unite n basis Of the in.
dependence of the Confed, rste States with those
most interested in the vindication of the principles
of the Monroe doctrine, to the exclusion Of all
seeming violations of those principles on the cont
nent Of North America. Referred to the committee
on Foreign Affairs The House then resolved itself
into secret session.
Mr. Smith, of Alabama, resumed bis seat en- the
Slst, after publishing card to his constituents in
which he says the question of opening informal ne
gotations for peace with the enemy having assumed
shape agreeable to his own he believes, to their
wishes, he shall waive all personal considerations
and resume his seat in the House of Representa-.
tives this day.
Northern News.
There was o rumor current in Richmond, but not
credited, that the French Minister at Washington
has demanded his passport Offenco was supposed
to be taken from the fact that both Houses of the
U. 5. Congress had passed diplomatic appropria.
ton bill, with an amendment virtually ignoring
Maximillian.
Northern papers of the oath and 25th received IL
Richmond. The main building of the Smithsonian
Institute at Washington, was destroyed by fire on
Tuesday morning. Numerous paintings and docu-
| ments were consumed. The Museum and Library
| were saved-origin of the fire accidental.
San Francisco kilograms of the 23d announce the
arrival there Of Capt Beauregard, brother of Gen.
Bs.uregard in the capacity Of private secretary to
created Duke by Macmillan and appointed viceroy
over FIVE States csded to France, in payment for
troops furnished by the French government The
story is not believed further than that Gwyn has
obtained certain land grants and authorized to en-
courage emigration from the Confederate States.
The steamship Atlanta, from Mobile Bay, with
arrived at New York on the 24th. General Dix
has suppressed the rebel personals in the New York
| Daily Ne0s.
Washington telegram says, the entire subject
of the exchange of prisoners is now in the hands
Gen. Grant, and there is reason to believe that q
full exchange will soon be expected. Sumner and
Wilson both opposed the measures of retaliation
proposed by Congress-. The Toronto gunboat story
is pronounced to be canatd
Gold unchanged.
The nomination of Gen Lee as Commander in
Chief, was confirmed by the Senate on the slst ult
Gen. Lee has issued an appeal for the surrender
of all cavalry arms and equipments in private hands
Prompt compliance with this call will greatly pro
mote the efficiency Of the army, and especially the
cavalry.
Reports from the Valley represent that troops
from Thomas army are passing over the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad This looks as if much DANCE,
is not anticipated from Hoods army.
Our Commissioners passed the enemy s lines or
tho Baxter road at p. m. on the S1st They wert
received by Col Hancock Of Gen. Grants staff, ani
conducted by Especial train Of cars waiting in tn,
rear to Grants headquarters. Mr.. Stephens SER
want was permitted to accompany him, also Col
Hatch as secretary. During tho passage of tn.
Commissioners the breastworks of hostile lines wer
crowded with troops Witnessing the novel event
Congressional.
The representation from the-North. Carolina Leg
islature arrived in Richmond on the 8lst and had
an interview that night with the Congressional del
egation from this State.
In the House, after debate, the Senate bill, au
\ thorizing the transmission Of newspapers to tht
soldiers free of postage, was again passed. notwith
standing the objections Of the President-yeas So
nays 1s. thereby becoming law.
Resolutions were adopted cordially thanking tn
officers and men of the 9th, 14th and 9th regi
mentu Virginia infantry, for their patriotic deter
mination to dedicate themselves anew to the sacre,
cause of liberty and independence.
Mr.. Ewing submitted resolutions relative to th
State Representatives of Missouri and Kentucky