Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-04-05

Bentonsve ard routed him, is regarded here as re-
ferring to the cavalry ankers of the extreme left
wing of General Sherman's army. 1t is surmIsed
that General Sht rman may have sent small force
in that direction for the purpose of cutting the
railroad connection between GoldsbQro and Raleigh,
and drawing Johnston away from Goldsboro while
it was being occupied by the main body of Sher-
mans army. Authentic information has been re-
ceved that the occupation of Goldsboro was effect
ed on the same day OF the reported battle at Ben
louisville, Johnsons despatch states that the Union
troops subsequently assumed the offensive, thus
admitting that his success was only temporary and
unimportant
Rumors of movement of the army of the Po
tofnac are.in circulation tonight, but are without
foundation General Sherman does not require an
active movement on the part of General Giant to
enable him to complete his grand march, in spite
Of all the rebel forces Lee can combine against him.
The military situation is to
the military authorities here and only foreshadows
the unavoidable denouement-the cornering and
ultimate capture OF the whole of Lees army at some
point between Richmond and the Carolina line:
FORTRESS MONROE March 22.-The steamer Par
thenia arrived here to-day from Newbern, N, O.,
with mails and dispatches
General Scho6eld's army had moved from Kin
ston, N. c., with view, it was thought, OF joining
Terry and Sherman near Goldsboro, where, accor-
ldteSt auVlCcS Lut TeOclS WcIo
in strong force under Bragg and Johnston, with
the intention of giving battle and making despe-
rate resistance before surrendering the town.
Affairs in and around Kinston were comparative
ly>quiet. Very little business of any kind was do
irg Most of the stores were closed and the streets
presented a deserted and gloomy appearance.
When Gen. Schofeld moved out Of town he left
merely provost guard behind to prevent the stray
glers Of his army from paging
r.
"The town has changed but little since Gen. Eos:
ter was hero in 1862, except by ordinary decay
The Inhabitants appear somewhat dawncastr. but
are pleasant in their demeanorstowards our forces.
Several of our wounded who fell into the hands of
the enemy on Wednesday, the Sth inst, are here
under the of the citizen and have received all
possible atte.tion Some of the inhabitants have
admitted that Bragg was badly beaten on Friday,
the 10th instant, the day he attacked Schoied S
forces but others deny it. They generally think
that the sudden evacuation of the town was caused
by orders received by Bragg, from his superiors."
Raleigh will be captured with but little, if any,
fighting.
General Sheridan is eff on another raid. It is
said that he will intercept Johnston in his retreat
The Army Of the Potomac is believed to be ad-
vancins west. :. great battle is expected soon.
letter from Newbern says:
The Net,sc river is navigable for vessels oflght
dS OoiuNooio, Wv uu' INV "N' no''S
OF our vessels have penetrated higher than knston,
where the railroad bridge, which was without draw,
INSTRUCTED further progress. The completion of the
railroad from kinston to Goldsboro, together with
the navi seiion Of the Neuse to knston, will fully
supply both Sherman and Schofeld.
Both Beaufort and Newbern will be made bases
of supplies. The steamer Euterpe sailed to-day for
Beaufort with cargo of clothing or.Sherman's ar
my. Quarter-master General Meiss was passen-
ger on board.
We learn just as We so to press that the Yankee
accoi:t of the late battle Petersburg has been
received
Tney say that our troops made sudden assault
capturing Fort Sanderson, but after sharp contest
the works were recaptured, together with 1000
prisoners, two battle flags and all the guns uninjur.
cd. Subsequently they claim the capture of :, 700
prisoners, ami say that Grant estimates the Confed
ate loss at 5000 killed and wounded; his own is
put down at 500.
Intelligence had also been received at the North
Of the junction of Schoteld and Sherman at Colds.
boro, and that two locomotives and cars were now
running having been captured by Gen. Terry.