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quarters yesterday.[From the Progreeij Battle %t Benttmsvllle.Caut Palms a'? Brio abb, 1 . March 28, 186*. J11 New wig there more daih and gallantry displayed thah was exhibited by Palmer’s Brigade in their successful assaults upon the breastworks ef tbe enen^y.”Mr. Editor:—The above is an extract from an •rdJr issued by hfcj. Gen. Blevenaon complimenting ihe troops of his T)1 vision lor their gallantry in the late light st Bcntonsville. As tbe 58ih and 60th N. C Regiments are iu Palmer’s Brigade, it will be a *.mrce of gratification to their numeroua friends to learn that they acted with great gallantry In this thrlr first fight upon tho soil of tbeir Dative State. Th? Brigade elicited praise from both officers sad men Irma different commands for the manner in which they acted. It was Selected as the directing column* and at 8 o’clock, p. m., moved steadily to the assault, under the immediate observation of Gens.: Stewart, Iiill, Stevecsoo and palmer. It was the first Brigade which reached the enemy’s breastworks, which tncy carried, and, without halting, hastened forward to attack them In their eecond and stronger posit.on. Ilerc the enemy had a strong line, supported by artillery, hut they-were again forced back by tbe irresistible courage and determination of our troops.The Brigade at this point-captored several piects of artillery aud a oumber of prisoner!. They moved forward some half a mile to .tho front under a heavy fire, when tbe command was ordered to halt and reestablish a more perfect fine. Nevertheless a portion of the Brigade still moved forward, and pierced the centre of the Yankee arm?. Not being supported, this portion of the Brigacfe came very near being captured. A strong Yankee line was formed in the rear, and S'me 150 man finding that they were entirely cut iff from their command, were forced to tear their glorious banner* from tbeir staff, and commence the tedious aud daring task of rejoining their command by flanking from the rear of Shermau’a entire left wing.Several men from this party hare arrived In camp, after having passed through Sherman’s rear ordnance train ; and we have great hopes.that the greater part I ‘of the number will yet rej^iu us.Had the nature of the ground permitted the rapid movement of the troops, there is do doubt that our sucrcss would have been complete. Too much praise canuut be given for the skilful manner in which Gee. Job. B. Palmer handled tbe troops of his Brigade on this occasion. Kvcr foremost In ths thii k'st of the fight, be inspired bis command with that courage and determination which can know no defeat. In fart, both r-(Beers and men acted nobly, and taught.Sherman a lesson which he will never forget. Tbe Army of Tennessee has at last learned that it \b within their power to defeat Sherman whenever they are willing to charge as they did on this occa*i*in.The loss of tha Brigade was quite severe, probably twice ;.jvgrrat as that of any other Brigade iu the army. It seemed almost miraculous that any could escape tinder such a heavy fire fr-*ra tbe enemy. The battle field b-iag a dense pine forest, off »rdid great protection to our advancing column. Our Brigade lost several valuable firld officers. Capt. Lowe, lu-speclo( General on Bahtier's staff, who has always acted with , great gallantry, was seriously but not mortally wounded. X.
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Weekly Standard
Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Wed, Mar 29, 1865
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