Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-04-02

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The faction with which and for which that paper
acts, would command the Editor to oppose any late
Union man, and the Editor would obey. Indeed, it
Is more than probable that no such command would
be necessary. We now say to our friend of the
Express that the Register as selfish as it is unre.
liable This fact is well known here The Register
Is the organ Of few leading men in Raleigh and
elsewhere, who are anxious to perpetuate the pres
ent administration, at whose hands they receiv-
ing patronage and office; and if they cannot con-
t'nue the same men, they want the mme sort Of
men, who, they think, can be moulded and con-
trolled to suit their purposes
SO far as Mr.. Johnston is concerned he is an
amiable, clever gentleman lie has acquitted him
self respectfully as Railroad President; and he en-
joys, deservedly, the respect and esteem of his
ne'ghbors, as methodical, persevering intelligent
business man.. But though considerably advanced
in life, he has achieved nothing as public man to
make him known to the great body of the people
or to give him hold on their confidence. His at
tainments and qualifications for Governor are by no
means superior to those of the common run of in
tellgent business men. In ordinary times he would
probably discharge the duties Of the Office in re-
spectacle manner; but at time like this, with
great revolution upon us, with our finances embar-
raised, with the institution Of slavery imperilled
and with events constantly occurring which are
making and shaping history for the present, and
which involve the highest and best interests of all
coming generations, surely the State is entitled to
something more than ordinary talent in its first Of
flee. Even if Mr.. Johnston were not the partizan
he has shown himself to be, we could not support
him for Governor, for the reason that he is not
equal, either in natural or acquired ability, to the
duties of the Office. Wesay this in no spirit of
kindness, for personally esteem him; but We
say it for the public good, and because it is due to
our readers.
The 37th Regiment N. c. Troops.
One of our last mails brought US letter from an
officer of the 37th Regiment then at Moseley Hall,
which charges US with injustice to his regiment
We surprised at this, if the writer has read our
articles at all, and noticed what said about the
sources of our information. The whole course of
the Standard during this war, has not given even
to the most prejudiced mind any reason to suppose
for moment that we would do injustice knowingly
to any one, and certainly not to single officer
soldier of army. We have early and late de-
Tended troops against any and all mv,ner of as.
saus and every act of injustice from any quarter,
and hence our friend of the 37th will allow us to
throw back his charge Of injustice as totally un-
founded, so far as any knowledge or intention on
our part is concerned.
We have simply given such accounts Of the bat.
tie as have come to US from individuals or from
NOR and we have so stated it. No one connected
with the army has given word of information,
except one of the militia and young man connect
ed with Col. Nance's regiment, neither of whom
knew any thing of either Col Lees or Col. Sloan's
regiments, except their positions in the line and
we have not heard word from either of those reg
mcnts except that Major Gilmer, in the absence of
Col Sloan and the It. Col, acted with great cool
ness and managed his command well, and that both
regiments rereatcd orderly when they were ordered
to do So Further heard that Col. Lee was
second in command and that both regiments be-
haved WELL but that being the extreme left, they
were but slightly engaged with the enemy. Now
that believe, is the entire amount Of information
had from the 37th up to the receipt Of our cor
respondents letter. We therefore q Ve CORES
pondent's letter in full gladly, simply emitting
what might identify the writer. We assure our
correspondent that take as much pleasure in
speaking of the gallant deeds of one regiment an
/ other. We have no pet regiments or officers Ev-
cry officer and private in the army from this State,
is jewel in estimation, if they do their duty.
! Our correspondent did not desire his letter pub
! >hed, but We can in no way do his regiment JUS
| tice so we'll as by its publication. Col Lee being
! second in command of the whole force Lieut. Col.
! Barber commanded the i7th. IL our correspondent
( viii review our articles he will look in vain for
ehurges against the 37tt or for the idea that it
classed with the militia
: MosELY HALL, n. c., March 26, 1862.
Nix. HOLDEN Your articles in reference to the
| recent engagement at Newborn have done great in.
justice to the 37th regiment. In of your arti.
! clcs you inquire why the regiments of Coils. Lee
and Suan rallied to tine relief of Col Camp
/ bell?' The 3Ith regiment was Oh the left of the
Beaufort road, and nceer left its position, until the
! centre had been pierced and until Col. Campbells
regiment haul teen outRauksd, and compelled to re-
and it affords pleasure to say that it did its duty
noby, but protest against any one making
charges against our reg ment utterly untounded.
There is an omission in your articles which does
equal injustice to our regiment When COL Camp
bells regiment was hard pressed, after the militia
had g ven way Gen. Branch ordered us to reinforce
the centre Five companies of our command imme'
diately proceeded to the CENTRE under calling fire
and fought CALAMITY until ordered to retreat AT
ter the centre was forced to give way, Col Lee rode
in that direction, and informed by Major Hall
that the centre in retreat. Then Col. Lee or
dcred us to retire with the remaining 3 companies
of the command When we left the trenches, the
enemy had crossed the breast. works in the centre
Before we left, the firing had completely ceased to-
wards the centre. When we were ordered to re
treat, the enemy closed up and poured heavy fire
upon US. The companies proceeded to the rail
road, and joined the other companies drawn up III
line of battle. We were then ordered by Genera
Branch to march to Newbern by the railroad bridge
There we halted, the regiment remaining in line o
BATTLE until ordered to retire to Tuscarora There