Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-01
TEE. LATEST NEWS.
From Gen. Sherman.

We have no definite intelligence from Gen. Sher
man. Dispatches from Charlotte to the daily pa
pers OF this City state that he is reported to be
raw, and Fayetteville. Sherman's headquarters on
Monday last, were at Nicksrson's hotel in Colum-
bia- 1t may he that Sherman has crossed the Ca
tawba near Camden, and that he iaen his way to-
wards Fayetteville by Chsraw. Or he may be NOV.
ing higher up, and aiming for Greensborough, or
the Company Shops in Aamance. If he should
reach Fayetteville he may expect to form junction
at that point with the forces Of Schofed from Will
, mington and he may move from Fayetteville on
Raleigh expecting to unite here with the forces of
Terry from Nswbern. Or he may move from Fay
etteviAe up the Cape Fear valley towards the Gen.
trail Railroad at the Company Shops. But this is
merely conj0ctural Nothing is definitely known
to the people here as to his whereabouts or as to
the points he is endeavoring to reach
Dispatches from Charlotte state that the news
from Columbia corroborates the information as to
the kind treatment of the inhabitants. The Ursu-
line Convent was protected by guard. No public
or private property was allowed to be burned. I'm
der the impression that Sherman was not moving
in force on Charlotte, and information of the kind
treatment of the people of Columbia, the panic and
alarm at Charlotte had diminished. We are glad
to learn that the apprehenslons of many that Gen.
Sherman would scourge the people Of South. Caro-
lima, have proved unfounded.
On the morning of the 26th, the following order
| from Gen. Johnston was published: .->
CHARLOTTE, Feb 25.-(General Order No. ~
Tn RI ths ordara nf tho lanero Nh;of
the undersigned assumes command of the. army of
/ Tennessee and all the troops in the Departments of
South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. ..
He takes this position with strong hope because
he will have in council and in the field the aid Of
the high talents and skill of the distinguished Gen.
eral whom he succeeds. He expects all absent sol
diers of the army of Tennessee to reioin their reg
ments and again confront the enemy they so often
encountered in Northern Georgia, and always witt
| honor. =. -sr
He assures his comrades of that army. who ar,
still with their comrades, that the confidence il
their discipline and valor which he has heretofore
| expressed is undminished.c
J. (Signed) j. r. JOHNSTON.
Our people of all parties and classes will be gla.
to learn that Gen. Johnston is again in chief com
mand His prudence, wisdom, and courage hav
won for him the entire confidence Of the country.
The following order has been issued by Col. W
J. Hoke, commanding the post, to the citizens o
Charlotte: .---
To the Citizens Of Charlotte. =.
4 HEADQUARTERS Posr, J
:: Charlotte, N. T., Feb 22d, 1855 (
1t is not impossible that the enemy may succset
in reaching this town in his progress. In that event
1:Hrge you to be calm, and to remsia quietly a
your homes From such information rs have re-
ceived, am of opinion that you will not be disturb
ed and that the rights Of person and of private pro
perry will be respected by the enemy.
If his officers take possession of your houses o
only enter them, treat them with polteness an,
respect If there be any attempt to rob, or plumber
commanding officer for redress, who will doubles
furnish you with a safeguard.
! With these precautions, if you should Be so I'm
fortunate as to fall within his power have ever,
eason to hope that your suferings will not be IN
| 'endurable VIM J. HOKE
i Col. Commanding Post
Here We have it from official Confederate autho,
ity that the "rghts Of person and private propert
will be respected BY the enemy; . and the peopl
ate advised if federal officers take posaessono thei
bouses, or enter them to treat them with politenes
nd respect; and "if there bsany attempt to rob- Q
t., commit other outrage" the people are advised
"apply promptly to the commanding officer for re
ress, who will doubtless furnish . safegusrd." +
i From Mississippi and Georgia
1t is stated that the Legislature Of Mississippi
about to meet in extra session for the purpose {
alling State Convention. ...,s.,. =, -. -.
Reinforcements from. Northern Mississippi hay
been sent to Grant Ybomas's troops it is sait
| re being mounted for . raid though Alabama.
/ HEzsAas OF rBB GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA.
The message commences by defence Of bis Stat
He says that she was abandoned by the :oonfede
ate government and compelled to rely upon few oil
nen and boys He recommends the establishmer
e,f militia system exclusively for home defence.