19. A. L. Kimball, editor of the “Essex Co. Democrat,” Haverhill, Mass., was tarred and feathered, and ridden on a rail by a Union mob.
19. “Passports” required, by notice from the Department of State, from all persons leaving or arriving within the United States.
19. Office of the “Jeffersonian,” Westchester, Pa., destroyed by a Union mob.
19. Office of “The People’s Friend,” at Covington, Ind., destroyed by a Union mob.
20. Skirmish at Hawk’s Nest, in the Kanawha Valley, Va. A body of rebels attacked the 11th Ohio, but were driven back with loss. Union loss, 2 wounded and 1 missing.
20. The Wheeling (Va.,) Convention passed an ordinance to erect a new State, to be called Kanawha.
20. A railway train from Jefferson City, Mo., when near Lookout Station, was fired into by rebels, and 1 soldier killed and 6 wounded. 2 rebels were killed, several wounded, and 5 prisoners taken.
20. Gen. McClellan assumed command of the army of the Potomac.
20. Gen. Butler assumed command of U.S. Volunteer forces near Fortress Monroe.
21. Surprise of part of company K, Ohio 7th, near Cross Lane, W. Virginia, 2 killed and 9 wounded, 5 of whom were taken prisoners, including Capt. Shutte.