Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01
The Latest News.
From Virginia.

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In response to resolutions passed by the Virgin
ia Legislature on the 18th inst, declaring that the
appointment of Gen. Lee to the command of all the
armies Of the Confederate States would promote
their efficiency and inspire increased confidence in
the final success of our cause President Davis, after
expressing great confidence in Gen. Lees charsc
ter and ability, says that that officer has always ex
pressed his inability to assume command of other
armies, unless relieved of the immediate command
of that now opposed to Grant. The President says,
in conclusion that he will deem it promotive of the
public interest to make Gen. Lee Commander.in-
Chief, whenever it can be done without withdraw
ing him from the direct command of the army of
Northern Virginia
Richmond telegram of the Oath inst. says.
Frank Blair is still here endeavoring to init late
negotiations for peace. Gen. Singleton started for
Washington to day, but the flag Of truce boat was
compelled to return.
The Dispatch of the 2sd inst says:
No event of importance has occurred on the lines
in front of Richmond and Petersburg Grant has
issued address to the Armies of the Potomac and
James, congratulating them upon the success of
the land and naval expedition against Fort Fisher.
From Savannah.
The Augusta Chronicle d Sentinel says large
number of refugees have arrived from Savannah
slaves from their masters. Those who wish to leave
do so. Those who wish to remain do so. Those
who leave taken in hand at once by the military
authorities and put to hard work, cutting wood or
digging upon the fortifcatons
General Sherman continues his moderate treat
meht towards the inhabitants. The rights of the
citizens are respected.
General Sherman has told prominent citizens of
Savannah that he does not wish to march his army
into any part of Georgia again. and that he will not
do SO unless compelled by circumstances. He says
that he regrets that he was compelled to march
through Georgia that when Atlanta was captured
it not his intention to advance further into the
State.
One corps of Shermans army has been sent to
Hilton Head in transports. Large bodies Of troops
have moved from Savannah into Carolina within
the past few days.
1t is thought that Sherman contemplates moving
to Branchvile and thence to Columbia. He is said
to regret advancing into South Carolina as he fears
that he will be unable to control his troops.
A number of citizens have taken the oath of al
egiance which is only required of those going into
business.
But few people have, as yet arrived from the
North Quite number of the residents have left
for New York.
From Charleston.
| On the 22nd inst, there were ten monitors in
side the bar The enemy are said to be building
railroad from Port Royal Ferry to Pocotaligo and
| McPhersonville The Railroad between Saltketchie
| bridge and Pocotaligo has been destroyed. The
enemy in force,o occupy Hardeeville.
Congressional,
In the House on the Gath the majority report of
the committee on elections was rejected for want
of two votes in its favor This report justified the
| arrest of Mr.. Foote and declared that his conduct
deserved the ceusure of the House. The minority
report expelling Mr.. Foote, was then adopted.
| The Senate was in secret session on the Curren.
The act Just passed by Congress in relation to q
General in Chief of the Confederate armies, pro-
vides that there shall be appointed by the President,
by and with the advice and consent of the Senate,
an officer who shall be known and designated as
"General in Chief" who shall be the ranking Gen.
eral of the army, and as such shall have command
of the armies of the Confederate States.
The joint resolution of tfe two Houses in rela'
lation to Gen. johnson, is as follows:
Resolued (the House of Representatives concur.
rine). That if the President shall assign Gen. Jos
E. Johnston to the command of the army of Ten
nessee, it will be hailed with joy by the army and
will receive the approval OF the country.
We are glad to see that, in the discussion in th'
Senate on the army consolidation BILL Mr.. Graham
! took ground against the Generals appointing tn
subordinate officers. He said she though the vii
of Congress, and not of Generals, should prevail
But the bill as sent to the Senate from the Honse
| will no doubt pass.
! From the United States.
Northern papers of the goth states that Wa
street was excited % the 10th by the report Q