Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-03-22
RALEIGH FRIDAY. MARCH II. 1865.

War in its best aspect is repulsive and terrible
1t demoralizes, in6ames, and destroys. 1t should
be the policy of all who command armies, to de-
stroy little property as possible, and to restrain
rather than inAame those bitter animosities which
war naturally occasions. Those on both sides who
may do most during this war to prevent burning,
plundering, and unnecessary violeace, and to con-
fine the struggle to that channel which has the
sanction of civilized nations, will look back upon
their course in future years with most complacen-
cy and satisfaction.
We do not see that we can add anything to the
suggestions made to our readers in our last. Our
troops have contested the ground with their usual
courage and endurance, but considerable portion
of the State has nevertheless been overrun by the
enemy, and 1t may be that other portions may be
overrun. We hope not, but we cannot tell what
will happen. In view of this We say to the people
OF all classes and parties remain at your homes and
beas calm as possible Let US not add to the dan
rers of our situation and to our inevitable depriva
tious. by flight, or Sy panic and alarm. When
brave people have done all in their power to defend
their homes there is no dishonor in awaiting calm
" whatever result may be in store for them. We
would counsel no base Submission to the enemy.
We make no appeal to the enemy, and even if we
were disposed to do SO, we would have no right
to believe that our voice would be regarded by him
sooner than the voice of others. But we feel Deep
" for the safety Of every portion Of our beloved
State, and we confess our apprehensions are espe
cially excited for our beautiful little City, in case
the enemy should advance thus far. We trust that
II will be spared. We trust that no mans proper
tv will be burned either as the result of conflict
near this place or by the order Of the enemy. We
trust that our Capitol, which is SO dear to all
our people, and on which they look with SO much
nride will not be injured or defaced. So ar as We
are concerned, though there may be animosities
AGAINST us. we have no wish to see the diverted
from its legitimate channel to the injury OF any
mans person or estate After all, we are fellow
eountrymen of the same blood and stock, and We
are all responsible more or less for the action Of
North. Carolina in this war, however we may have
differed among ourselves questions Of party pol
icy But even if we could far ignore our instincts
and manhood as to wish to see any man personally
injured or his property destroyed, we should be
restrained by tender consideration for the help
less and unoffending who would necessarily be in.
yolved in the calamity. Let US, then, as commu
nity and as people stand together, and do the best
we can to mitigate the calamities Of war. Let US
do what we can to support and encourage our sol
diers, to relieve the sick and wounded and to pro
tsct the helpless and then let u.s. await the shock
iii should be in reserve for US, with that calmnes
and frmness which becomes brave and grea
people.
Meanwhile Raleigh is not taken. The events
the past week have increased our confidence il
General Johnston as a great commander. He i
seconded at all points by able officers, and Sy a
gallant an army as ever trod the EARTH Let US b
calm, hopeful and firm.