10. Gen. Banks appointed George R. Dodge police marshal of Baltimore, vice Col. Kenly, and removed all the military to positions in the suburbs.
10. House of Representatives empowered the President to close the ports of seceded States.
10. Skirmish at Monroe Station, Mo., between Federal troops, under Col. Smith, and rebels, commanded by Gen. Harris. Rebels routed on the following day, after they had burned 25 railway cars and station house, by Union forces sent to relieve Col. Smith. Several Federals wounded; rebel loss, 30 killed and wounded, and 70 prisoners.
10. Rebel General Wise issued a proclamation to citizens of Western Va., calling for volunteers, and offering pardon for past offences.
10. Skirmish at Laurel Hill, Va. Federal troops under Cols. McCook and Andrews, rebels under Col. Pegram. Rebels defeated. Union loss 1 killed, 3 wounded.
11. Alex. H. Stephens’ speech, at Augusta, Ga., defending secession, and soliciting contributions to aid the Confederacy.
11. The State Journal, at St. Louis, Mo., suppressed by Gen. Lyon for disloyal sentiments.
11. Battle of Rich Mountain, Va. Defeat of the rebels under Col. Pegram, 60 killed, 150 wounded, and 150 prisoners. Capture of 200 tents, 60 wagons, 6 cannon, and other stores. Union loss 11 killed and 35 wounded.
12. Fight at Barboursville, Va. Six companies of Col. Woodruff’s 2d Kentucky attack and defeat 600 rebels. 1 Kentuckian and 10 or 12 rebels killed.
12. 600 rebels, under Col. Pegram, surrendered to Gen. McClellan, at Beverly, Va.