Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-01-17
WAR NEWS.
From Wilmington.

i from "bm1DStOhs
| On Saturday, 18th inst, the Yankee feet con-
ssting of about sixty vessels attacked Fort Fisher
The bombardment commenced at o'clock a. In
and lasted all day. The enemy also landed force
aboetf1ve miles above the Fort.
We learn that Gov. Vance received dispatch on
Sunday evening, stating that the bomtardment con-
tinued until 4 o'clock P. NJ, when an attempt to
carry the Fort by assault was repulsed by the gar
rison Gen. Whiting is in command at the Fort.
From Georgia.
There is no intelligence Of further movements on
the part of Sherman. An official dispatch from Ma
con, states that the enemy, two thousand strong,
with wagons and artillery we're foragng in the di-
rection of South Western Georgia.
From Tennessee.
Late adviees from Gen. Hoods llrmy, state that
the crossing Of the river was Effected as heretofore
stated. The Federal gunboats made attempts to
Shell and destroy the bridges used, but owing to
the excellent management of our batteries they
were generally kept at respectful distance, and
did but little damage and the forces were soon plsc
| ed beyond reach of their fire.
Our loss in the recent campaign is estimated at
from five TO six thousand men. The heaviest loss
was at Franklin and is officially stated at thirty
six hundred The morale of the army is represent
ed to be good under the circumstances and it will
take but little time to recover the old spirit if the
proper steps at once taken to inspire coRdeno
in those who lead them.
At last accounts, it was not known whether the
army would fall back to Blue mountain or move to
Corinth.
Congressional.
In the Senate on the IL th inst, Mr.. Watson sub
mitted proposition from joint select committee,
which was agreed TO, requesting the President to
appoint day of fasting, humiliation and prayer
The Senate then resolved into secret session.
In the House Mr.. Miles offered resolutions declar-
ing that all attempts made for peace with the
United States, by the action Intervention of the
separate States composing the Confederacy,
unauthorized by the constitution and in contraven-
ton of the supreme law of the land, and are there
fore revolutionary that the Confederate States
prosecuting the war to establish their independence
as separate power, and that CongaeSs is firmly de-
termined to continue the struggle in which we are
engaged until the United States shall acknowledge
onr independence. The resolutions were ordered to
be printed. The exemption bill was taken up, and
pending its consideration the House adjourned
On the 18th the Senate was again in secret ses-
sion.
The House concurred in Senate amendments to
the bill providing clothing for the officers of the
Der of active midshpmen, and several other
naval bills from the Senate passed, aise the
Senate bill providing for the transmission of news
papers to officers, privates and musicians in the
army, also the House bill providing for the payment
of the interest due the Cherokee fatiou on certain
State bonds, the payment Of which is assumed by
the Confederate States.
The exemption bill was taken up and further con-
sidered until adjournment at o'clock
President Davis sent in a message reporting the
arrest Of Mr.. Foote in Northern Virginia while en-.
deavoring to pass lines on his way to the ene-
my's country. Accompanying was a note to the
President from the Secretary of War which says
special instruction has been given for such an
arrest The Provost Marshal at Fredericksburg
who made the arrest says in telegram dated the
| 18th:
al have arrested Hon. Henry s. FOote at Occo-
quan on his way to Washington for the purpose of
negotiating for peace as he sVows l have parolled
him to await instructions"
| On motion of Mr.. Clark, the matter was referred
! to the select committee of four.
Mr.. Foote has not occupied bis seat in the House
Of Representatives for nearly three weeks He
went t0wOrds the Potomac for the purpose of send
ing his family across, that they might reach their
home in Nashville.
/ The Senate was again in secret session on the
14th.
In the House the exemption bill was under con.
sideraton and the clause in the present law relative
!
| From Virginia.
The telegraph announces the arrival of Frank P
| Blair n Richmond. He is staying at private quar-
teys. The EOentHg Whig says it is reported he had
interview last night with the Secretary of War
! No developments in regard to the object of his
| visit
1t is stated that Ex. Gov. Foote was arrested at
| Occoquan, Prince William County. The charge
upon v hich the arrest was made has not been made
public 1t is understood to have been without
instructions from the authorities in Richmond.
| From the United States.
Northern papers of the 11th confirm the report
| of Buffers removal.
A public meeting was held in Philadelphia on the
9th to devise means of relief for the suffering inhab
itants of Savannah. committee was appointed
to solicit subscriptions to purchase and send ship
load Of provisions to that city.
/ Thomas is concentrating his army at East Port
/ The Herald advocates that the Union armies
North and South, enforce the Monroe doctrine on
the whole extent Of this Continent against England,
France and Spain.
Still Later.
The american says, Buffers farewell address to
the army of James is in excessive bad taste. 1t
reads more like Mexican pronunciamento than the
address of q New England General His removal it
is said made by the President ct The request of
Gen. Grant Butler tells the troops in his address
he has refused to order the sacrifice of their lives
Their blood does not stain his garments.
The Missouri State Convention by 3 vote of go
to 4 passed the ordinance of emancipation abolish
his resignation --...
The Gait House at Louisville, well known hotel,
was DESTROYED by fire on the eleventh.
The Union State Convention assembled in Nash
vile on the eleventh. Samuel Rodgers OF Knox