Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-02-10
Fight near Pete.burg--.oiioial from Gen. Lee

Fight near Petersburg--- Official from Gen. Lee.
The following despatch was received in Richmond
on the 7th:
To Gen. s. Cooper: The enemy moved in strong
force yesterday, to Hatcher's Run. Part of his in
fantry with Gregg's cavalry, crossed, proceeded on
Vaugharl's road with his infantry to Cat Tail creek,
and with his cavalry to Dlnwiddie G. H where its
advance encountered Horton with our cavalry, and
retired in the afternoon. Part of Hills and Cor
don's troops, demonstrated against the enemy on
the left of Hatcher's Run, near Armstrong; Mil;
finding him entrenched, they Withdrew after dark
During the night, the force that had advanced
beyond the creek returned to it. and were reported
to be re crossing this morning. Pegram's division
moved down tb@gi9ht bank of the creek to recon.
noitre, when it was vigorously attacked, and the
battle was obstpately contested several hours but
Gen Pegram, being killed, while braVely encour-
aging his men, Nd Col Hoffman wounded, sumo
confusion occurrsd and the division was pressed
back to its original position Evans division was
ordered by GeaFerdon, to support Gen. Pegram.
They charged the enemy and forced him back; but
in turn, were compelled to retire. Mahones dvi-
sion arriving the enemy was driven rapidly to his
de:enses at Hatchers run. Our loss reported small
that of the enemy not supposed great.
(SigneG R. E. LEE, Gen.
An accompanying telegram Of the 7th says that
during q reconnaissance Of Pegran's division on the
9th, Monday, to Hatchers run, the enemy attacked
and drove him back. He was reinforced by Cen
eral Gordou's Division, when in turn the enc.
my was forced back The enemy being reinforced
attacked and drove our men, until being strength.
ened by Mahone's Division, commanded by Gen.
FinEegan, grand charge by the three divisions
was made and the enemiesS lines broken. A rua-
ming 6ght was kept up until after dark, when the
Yankees took shelter IN their new works on Hatch
er's Run, from which they were not d.iven. Gen.
John Pegram was killed. Many of' the enemy
killed and wounded, and few taken prisoners
Our loss was several hundred
On Tuesday morning the enemy advanced and
charged our lines south Of Burgess Mills, but were
handsomely repulsed. Gen. Sorrel of Ga, was
painfully wounded in charge upon the enemy.-
Heavy firing was heard late that afternoon in the
same direction. Cause unexplained.
War Meeting in Richmond.
In pursua nee Of a call Gov Smith addressed an
immense public meeting Monday night in the Afi.
can Church. A series of resolutions were adopted
the last one invoking the aid of Almighty God, and
renewing the pledge of themselves, their fortunes
and ed honor to the cause Of Southern ndepen.
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President Davis addressed the meeting for about
half an hour. He said he was rejoiced to witness
this demonstration; and expressed bis belief that if
the people would give hearty, unanimous response
to the demands of the present exigency, the enemy
would next ask for conference in which to make
known our demands His life was bound up in the
Confederacy; under no circumstances would he be
again for reconstruction and union. The President
was frequently interrupted with enthusiastic cheer
ing. ~
Several other addresses were delivered. /. A call
for another mass meeting, for Thursday, has been
published. Weather very inclement Tuesday. and
hisgSoupd covered with snow and sleet.
= Confederate Congress.
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Stlssnks to Capt. Semmes, his officers and crew. for
the victory over the enemys steamer Hatteras, for
long and arduous cruises in the pursuit Of and de-
strnct:on of the cnemys property.
The negro bill was further discussed the House
amendment leaving the number Of slaves to be i'm
pressed into the service underlined. Agreed to-11
TO s. After executive session, the Senate ad-
journed. ..'.t -.
= In the House, resolutions were unanimously Y
adopted, inviting the Commissioners to address the
members of Congress and cItizens, on Capitol
Square =
Mr.. Moore offered resolution directing the Com
mittee on Military Affairs to inquire into the expe
diency of investing the President with power to call
into the service all able bodied male negroes in the
Confederate States, to be used he may think best
to aid in the military defence Of our country. The
Ltotion to lay them on the table-uegatiVed 80 q
20. The resolution was then adopted -
Mr. Chambers resolution Of enquiry, whether
the Confederate government has the night to pur
chase slaves soldiers and offer them freedom wal
tabled. The House then went into secret session
On Tuesday in the Senate Mr.. Brown submitted
the following resolution: ''.. 's-sa
Resoteed That the Committee on Military Affairs
be instructed to report bill with the least pract
cable delay, to take into the military service Of the
Confederate States, anumber of negro soldiers NOT
to exceed two hundred thousand, by voluntary en-
lstment with the consent Of their masters, or by
conscription, as may be found necessary; and, tha
the Committee provide in said BILL for emancipating
said negroes in all cases. where they prove loyal
true to the end Of the war and for immediate pay
ment under proper restrictions of their present val
ue to their owners. -
Mr.. Brown said he introduced this resolution Il