Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-03-24
REBEL NEWS,

The Reported Victsry in North Carolina
From the Richmond Wing, March 81.
The telegram conveys highly cheering ne ws,
as it assures us that some portion Of the an kee
force which has been striding throug h the Caro-
Hnas without formidable resistance, has at
length met with decided check
The despatch does pot inform us whether the
column encountered was Shermans or Sebo.
fields, and our previous Information from
North Carolina does net enlighten us ON this
point.
Bentonville, near which the conflict ccurred
is small village in johnson county, three
miles west OF the Neuse river, and some thirty
miles southeast Of Raleigh.
We know that Sherman was at Fayetteville
some days ago, and as Fayetteville is little
west OF due south OF Raleigh, the pres an ption
is that Sherman diverged from the straight line
to Raleigh, and moved towards the Neuse for
the purpose OF forming a junction with Scho-
field, who was supposed to be marching frop,
Klnston towards Goldsborough, for the purpose
OF forming junction with Sherman. Benton
Vile is fifteen miles west of G oldsborough. 1t
may, therefore, have been either column; but
the probabilities are that the enemy's main
army, under Sherman, was struck by the Con-
federate forces, who were concentrated, we
suppose and led against the advancing column
under the immediate command OF Gen. John
ston.
The attack was evidently bold and vigorous
and in one hours time the enemy's advance
was hurled back in confusion upon the troops
In the rear. To this extent it was ssa routn
The approach of night and the densely
wooded character Of the country prevented
General Johnston from following up the ad.
vantage gained as completely as he would
Very little artillery was used on either side,
hence only three guns were captured by the
ConfedeEates during the flight Of the enemy.
The effort to change the fortunesof the battle
with fresh troops was unavailing. Still the
Confederates pressed on. and the Yankees re.
ceded before the bayonets OF our brave men,
until the accessions of additional divisions from
the rear enabled the enemy to make some re-
slstance, which does not appear to have been
very vigorous or effective.
Darkness caused suspension of hostilities,
and our troops remained masters eff the field.
They fought bravely, and sustained bat slight
loss. The enemy must have lost heavily.
During the night the Yankees threw up In.
trencbments, which is o sure indication of their
dis comfiture. 2
One thing is certain; we have gained an i'm
portant success, and the whole country will
award merited praise and honor, to Gsperal
Johnston and his heroic army.
The Richmond and Petersburg Line.
From Richmond Dispatch, March 81
Every thing was unusually quiet on this side
his hasty raid from Staunton to the White
House, passing through the counties of An
gusta, Albemarle, Nelson, Fluyanna. Gooch-
is land, Lonisa. Hanover. and New Kent, and
reported that he destroyed large quantity
OF subsistence in his route. We have heard
OF mary individuals who were robbed by
his briganda. From the White House il is CON-
jectured his forces have proceeded to Grant,
either across the country or up James river in
transports. he4l
There was very considerable bombardment
near the Jerusalem plank road, on the Peters,
burg lines, about daylight on f-.urday morn.
ing. The firing was begun by our troops. The
results, IL any, are unknown. s5--
Below Richmend.
From Richmond Sentinel, March 81.
There was heavy mortar shelllng to the left
OF Jerusalem plank road Saturday night. 1t
was Commenced by the Confederates.
Tne.e wes considerahle activity in Genarnl
S3rantss Zines Sunday, and trains were running
ali Saturday night conveying troops toward
our right