Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-08


3, - Tho Latest News. I
Hon. Henry S. .Foote arrived in Sheridans lines
on the Goth ultmo Declining to take the oatn
of allegiance, he was sent to Washington under
arrest. .'s- |
G. G. Clay, Jr., has arrived 1t Confederate port
Commssary General Northrope has not resigned
as reported. '.. ....-s -.
Congressional,
On the I'd, the House passed the Senate bill ncreas-
ing the compensation and emoluments of the Pres |
ident and increasing the salaries Of the officers and
employees Of the government At Richmond.
The Senate on the Sd further discussed the negro
bill. Messrs. Orr and Maxwell strongly opposed
the employment of negro soldiers. Mr.. Burnett de-
cared in favor of the Of negro soldiers aid in
gaining our Independence The subject was then
laid over until Saturday next 49,. -.
In the House on tho same day, Mr.. Gholson's
resolutions were taken up. Mr.. Atkins submitted
substitute, proposing at once to put ono hundred
thousand negroes in the field and in order to rem
der them effective and immediately interest our
soldiers the government should purchase the slaves
and give to each soldier in the army slave to be
his absolute right of property, &c.
Mr.. Boyee moved to 60 into secret session.
Mr. Conrad opposed the resolutions.
A communication from the Secretary of Treasury
was presented, stating that forty four millions of
per cent. non-taxable bonds had been sold.
On motion of Mr. Lyon, the House then wen! |
into secret session.
On the 4th, in the Senate. tho negro question was
further discussed several hours without result |
The bill to establish flag for the Confederate States
passed without opposition. The new flag was dis
played from the Capitol to day. the only change is
the substitution Of . red bar for the half white
field, the former composing the out end Nothing
Of interest ia the House in open session.
From Wilmingten.
There was an engagement at Fort Anderson on
Friday last Two gunboats began Smelling the fort.
when it replied putting . shot through ono Of the
boats compelling her to haul of. Two monitors
were in the river but took no part Six of our
men were wounded-two severely.
Fron. Georgia.
1t was currently run,ored in Augusta on the 4th.
that Sherman was TIVE nty miles from Midway, and
was advancing on that place in force.
Midway is the sec md station on the South Caro-
lima railroad that side Of Brsnchvle. 1t is ten
miles from Augusta, and sixty eight miles from
Augusta-being ab out half way betw cen Charleston
and Branchville
Northern News.
The Baltimore american of the 30th asserts
positively that Lincoln authorized Blair to COM
municate his willingness to give hearing to any
person Of influence who may come from the States
in rebellion, with Or without Davis authority, to
treat of peace upon the basis of submission to the
| Union
The Philadelphia Inquirer of the slst says that
Senator Wade, liz his denunciations of the Blair
mission is epdor sed by nearly the entire delegation
| in both houses.
Gen. Geary he been relieved of the military gov.
eraorship of Sa gannah, and has been succeeded by
Grover. Three steamers With supplies had arrived
| at Savannah.
In the House of Representatives . resolution
thanking the President for the removal of Butler
was laid on the table by 81 to 49,.
The New York Tribune, in double loaded type,
mentions the report that q secret league of the Ro.
man Catholic powers Of France, Spain and Aus.
tria, uoder the guidance and with the express con.
ourrente Of the Pope, has been formed, pledged to
recognize the Southern Oonfederacy on or imme.
diately after the fourth of March, under the pretext
that the Union will thereafter consist of those
States only which participated in the late Presiden-
tal election.
Tie St. Louis correspondent of the Herald grave.
ly announces that Kirby Smith is negotiating with
Ma: smlisn for the transportation of his forces to
Ne xico
The Blockade runner Blenhem, was recently
ca ptur ed of the mouth of the Cape Fear.
Butler had grand reception at Lowell, on the
2Sth. In his. speech he said it was of no use to
talk of peace until the rebel army in Northern
Virg mia was defeated or captured.
Seward made q speech before the Christian Com
mis- sion in Washington on Sunday night; 29th, in
WHICH he said We only wait for the submission O
the rebels, which, however, if delayed, necessarily
: follows military overthrow.
The House adopted the Senate resolution abolish
ing slavery within the United States. Salutes il
honor Of the event were fred in various cities.
The Maryland House of Delegates has concurret
10 the amendment
Two disastrous fires occurred in Savannah OF
the 9th and SSH, destroying large number o
: buildings By the second fire ten blocks wer,
burned Ten thousand bales of cotton had bee,
Q shipped North, and . crowd of other vessels ar
being loaded with it
J, Grant has recently been to Fort Fisher. He re
turned to Fortress Monros on Monday
An order has been issued by military authorit,
in the State Of Missouri for banishing from that Stat
the wires aud children of all men 10 rebel militsr,
{ service.
The House passed bill providing for the con
struction of ship canal around the falls of Niagara
T. Brazil is now engaged in hostilties with boil
Uragury and Paraguay. The latter Stste has, &C
g cording to the latest advices, also declared va
against the Brazians. .
Gold closed in New York on tho LIST At Co.,
, European sdvices to the 18th ult, have been re
D, ceived in Richmond
Maximiiian had ceded Louis Napoleon five Mexi
: can States. The Emperor Of the French had or
dered his Marshal to hold them sacred as an ndem
= nifty tor expenses incurred by the French govern
= ment in placing Macmillan on tie throne
= The London lsnss says none Of tho European
/! powers would guarantee the Independence of tn
Considerable States, As has been proposed evel
= With IN agreement to abolish slavery. -.
The blockade running steamer Lillian, foundered .
IS the mouth of the Aersey, On the 18th. Only
: out of 30 persons on board were saved.
s The Theatre Royal Rdinburg, was destroyed b!
fire on tho 18th. "A number Of persons were killet
, and injured.
Late and Highly Important.
q telegram announces the return of our Com
!. misioners from Fortress Monroe. They had an in
terview with Mr.. Lincoln and Secretary Seward
p giving and receiving free interchange of views
! III. Lincoln still adheres to his ultimatum: sub
S ,ss,on On our par. 70 me laws OF Inc gn.ee