Suffolk Christian Sun
March 21, 1862
Page 2
STILL
LATER
Special
Correspondent Richmond
Enquirer
Goldsboro, March 18
Major Carmichael,
of the 26th North Carolina
regiment was the only field officer killed in the late battle at Newbern. The brunt of the engagement fell on Colonels
Campbell, Avery and Vance.-- Col. Campbell cleared the
trenches twice with the bayonet and re-captured Bram’s Battery.
-- The army was forced to retreat in consequence of the militia and Sinclair’s
regiment giving away. The troops were posted disadvantageously by General Branch.
Col. Campbell held
the bridge two hours to cover the retreat of the fugitives, and brought his
regiment off in perfect order. Col.
Avery is a prisoner, and has been engaged in burying the dead.
The flag of truce
returned this evening, and reports our loss 400 killed, wounded and prisoners.
Burnside admits a
loss of 1,500.
Colonels Campbell,
Vance and Avery particularly distinguished themselves for gallantry and good
conduct. This news is reliable.
[Transcribed
by Sharon Strout]
