Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-29
THE LATEST NEWS.

paign through which it has passed Our army, it
is only necessary to say, is on the alert and any
movement on the part of the enemy will be prompt
ly met by our distinguished commander and his
noble troops. E.
Sherman will probably rest some days before he
begins another campaign, and in the meanwhile
provision and clothe his troops, who represent
ed to be in tattered and dirty condition. The Con-
sercatire learns that he is running trains through
from Goldsboro' to Newbern and probably 70 Viii.
mington.
Whether he will next move upon Weldon or Raj
eigh, is more thaa we are able to say; but if the
storm of war sweep by US, and leave our little city
untouched by the desolating blight of large and
hostile army, or unpillaged by Yankee raiders and
"bummers," it will be blessing for which we will
all be most devoutly thankful
Quiet ence more prevails in our streets, and tho
numerous stragglers, which sosdately filled them,
have been promptly sent to the front But ere
long the hum and shock of contending armies will
break the silence of these delicious days Of open
ing spring. and awake our citizens to the activity
and apprehensions of battle again.
From Petersburg.
Active operations have been resumed. On the
morning of the 25th about o'clock, Gen. Lee
massed Gordon's and Bushrod Johnson's divisions
on our left near the Appomattox river, and as
saulted the enemy, completely surprising him, and
capturing two lines of works and one more heavy
forts.
but the enemy massed his artillery so heavily in
the neighborihg forts and was thus enabled to
pour such terrible enflading fire into our ranks,
that it was deemed best to withdraw. Our troops
then reoccupied their former position.
Our loss was several hundred, that Of the enc
my in killed and wounded not given. We brought
off 500 prisoners, among them Gen. Mclaughlin
and number Of officers. The Yankee Maj. Gen.
Warren reported killed Brig. Gen. Terry, on our
side, wounded. Many pieces of artillery and
mortars captured-the former were abandoned, and
some Of the latter brought of.
We learn that the official dispatch of Gen. Lee
has been received 1t is in substance the same as
the above, and compliments the troops engaged in
the assault very highly.
Gen. Phil Cook was woHnded In the arm We
swept the enemy's lines seven or eight hundred
yards, but withdrew because some enclosed works
of the enemy commanded the position and could
not be taken without great loss Of life. The at
tack was made upon the enemy's works at Hare's
| Hill. Our loss, as reported, small
! From Georga.-Special Message of Gov. Brown.
Gov. Brown sent on the Sth special message to
the Legislature expressing his qualification that it
concnrs with him in almost every thing recommend
! Il -, l. H.
fears the people may in future imperativey demand
Convention at time less favorable for calm delib.
Grafton and selection delegates of known patriot
ism and loyalty. But, while may differ as to the
best means of correcting abuses admitted by all to
exist it is the duty CT every patriot to do all in his
power to fill up, strengthen and sustain our gallant
armies and provide for the comfort of the families Of
our soldiers.
He recommends the passage Of law to compel
| all civil officers who exempt to faithfully and
promptly arrest and retain all deserters and strag
glers congratulates the Legislature, country and
army on the restoration of Gen. John ston-appeals
to Georgians at home and in the field, while they
demand the correction of abuses and maintain the
landmarks of liberty, to never permit our proud
banner to trail in the dust cause to suffer
but strike with heroic valor in the thickest of the
ly established.
Negro Troops.
Orders have been issued from the Adjutant Gen
erals office, Richmond, concerning the recruiting
ofnegro troops. 1t says that officers will be as
signed or appointed from each State charged with
the enrolment and disposition of all recruits Nc
slave will be accepted as recruit unless with thu
owners consent by a written instrument confirm
ing as far as be may, the rights of freed man,
The appointment Of officers to companies to b,
formed Of recruits will be made by the President
Officers employed on recruiting service are enjoin
ed to be provident and considerate and to Civ,
humane attention to whatever concerns the health
comfort and discipline Of the troops to be uniform
in the observance of kindness aud forbearance il
their treatment Of them-especally to protect then
; from injustice and oppression.
Northern News.
Northern papers of the 21st received in Rich
mond.
Private intelligence received at New York from
Nassau reports rebel privateer (name understood
to be Confederate States y" lying off the harbor OF
the 18th inst, having been refused admission by
the authorities. She is eight hundred tons burden
barque rugged, has two tunnels and two propellors
1t was reported at New Orleans, on the 18th
that Gen. Hindman while en- route to Mexico wa
shot by some person unknown.
Late advices from North Carolina represent Sher
mans army marching Goldsboro. junction
with Schofed had not taken place.
meeting of the citizens of Wilmington, on tn
14th inst held at the Theatre adopted;a resolution
recognizing the authority Of the United States gov
ernment The stage was draped with the Amcri
can flag. The Mayor and others made speeches Il
i favor of submission to national authority.
The issue of passes to citizens to visit Grant