Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1862-07-19
THIS, THAT, AND THE OTHER,

THIS, THAT, AND THE OTHER.
The Richmond Examiner of the Sd
inst. takes the following unhappy view
of their deserted cause after the great
battle -" From accounts received
from our lines yesterday, we learn
that within the past two or three days
there has been a great deal of strag-
Cling on the part Of our troops. We
do not seek to magnify this source of
decentralization, but when we are told
that several whole divisions have been
reduced to almost half their number,
and that the larger portion of these re-
ductions is attributed to struggling, it
is time to exclaim against it in tones
of alarm and anxiety.
Some days ago it was suggested by
lis that firing parties should be imme-
diately organized TO sco3r the field OF
battle and shoot down, without core
mony, men who left the ranks to skulk
for places Of safety, and hide them
selves from the presence OF the enemy.
We would repeat the suggestion with
renewed and anxious emphasis. 1t
appears that at every stage Of his dex-
ferrous retreat, the enemy has shown
new accessions of spirit. He has been
forced into positions where he is con-
strained to fight with the dangerous
fury OF desperation, and where, to COM
plete his defeat, the endeavours OF our
whole army may yet be necessary. 1t
is no time yet for relaxation. 1t will
be crying shame if the energy and
spirit OF our army are to be enteebled,
their numbers reduced, and the for
tunes of victory, which we have pur-
sued for six days, arc, in any degree,
to be risked or impaired by a moments
further toleration of the vile practice
of Struggling"
The warm weather is upon us, and
we are much pleased to witness the
consideration of the diferentccmmand-
ing officers of regiments on this post.
Every regiment is required to go
through battalion drill daily. The
commanding officer of the 23d Mass.
Regt., having the welfare Of his msn
at heart, has his regimental drill at
6P. M, so as to give his command
the cool of the day to work in, and
Immediately thereafter, the dress pa
rade. This is right and commendable.
and shows prudent forethought, and
we believe meets with general approx,
al. The regiment is keeping up to its
standard in drill, though the casualties
ofwar have somewhat reduced it's num-
bers.
Capt. Knott V. Martin, of the 29C
yesterday kept open house celebrating
his natal day. Long may our jolly
honest friend live to enjoy many sucl
occasions with his scores of admirers.
North Carolina 6's sold in New
York, on Monday last for $72. This
is much higher than the bonds of any
other State South, commands.
johnson J. Hooper, late secretary
Of the rebel Congress, died at Rich
mond on the 9TH inst. We believe hi
was by profession a lawyer, and at on
time occupied the position of circui
Judge in Alabama: He at one tim!
edited the Montgomery Aeil, and wa
the author of some humorous sketche
detailing the adventures of 'Simol
Suggs." His story of @CaPt. Rice, h.
gin treat" &C., has been extensiyel,
published in the newspapers. Th
worst act of the poor mans life wa
joining the rebellion against the Cen
tral Government.
General McClellan's army had al
other skirmish with the enemy on Fri