Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-29
The Situation.

We have conversed recently with several intel
rcent officers and privates who were in the battle
If Benlonsve, in this State, and our conclusion
from the information received is that this was one
# the hottest battles of the war. An officer who
has shared all the fortunes Of the Army Of Ten
nessee informs us that the roll of musketry for two
or three hours, on Sunday the 10Th, was equal to
any he had ever heard. with the exception of the
hattie of Gettysburg Our troops charged with
seadiness and impetuosity, driving the enemy
from his two lines Of bresstworks and occupying
them, The battle of Sunday was brilliant victory
for Confederate arms. On Monday and TUESDAY
the fight vas renewed to some extent; but We
NAV state with truth that Gen. Johnston displayed
As much skill in Withdrawing his troops as he had
shown determination and vigor in the conflict of
Sunday. 1t is not proper that we should publish
the reports as to the position of the respective
forces, but we may say that Gen. johnson is IN
safe position where he can deal blow after blow
on the enemy.
Our loss in these battles is estimated at some
$500 killed, wounded and missing, and that OF the
enemy at 5000 Where all the troops that were
engaged fought so we'll it would be unjust to dis
erimina.e but we must be pardoned for calling At
tention to the communication We copy to-day from
the Prooress in relation to the conduct on the occa
sion of Palmsrs Brigade which contains two North
Carolina reg ments. Troops from number of
States were engaged, and we learn from eyewit
nesses that they Wed with each other u doing their
whole duty on the occasion We learn that the
North. Carolina Senior and Junior Reserves fought
like lions These men and boys know no such
word as fear.
Bentonsville is about forty miles south Of Raleigh,
and is between Mill and Stones Greeks, about four
miles from Neuse river. It. is also about fourteen
miles south of Smithfeld in Johnston County, and
on the line east from Fayetteville to Goldsborough
The tide of battle has foed away from the neigh
borhood of Raleigh, and our people are now com
psratively quiet and unexcited. We trust this state
of things will continue yet our people are not quite
free from apprehensions Of sudden dash or raid by
enemy.
Our readers will see in our news column briei
account of the recent conflict at Petersburg. Tn
usual activity is said to be visible in the enehy's
lines near Petersburg, and the impression prevails
that great battle is near hand
In view of the heavy drain being made on feld
aborers, and the large quantity of provisions con-
sumed by thearmy, it is important that every one
who can work in the field should do so. The next
crop Of corn will necessarily be the smallest ever
r.isedin this State; and unless our people are very
industrious and economical, they will feel severely
the hand Of want during the present year. Plant
as much corn and as many peas and potatoes as
possible. Select the best ground for these things
and give but little attention to clearing, ditchng
an6 fencing: What our population need is present
support-the clearing, dtching and fencing can be