4. Palmyra, Tenn., burned by the gunboat Lexington.
4. U. S. steamer Sylvan Shore fired on near Washington, N. C., and several of her crew killed or wounded.
5. Ship Louisa Hatch captured by the Alabama.
5. Troops sent from Newbern to rescue Gen. Foster, besieged in Washington, N. C.
5. Skirmish in Black Bayou, La.
6. Col. Wilder’s Fed. command on an expedition within the rebel lines in Tenn. destroyed much provision, and brought in 350 negroes.
6. Rebel camp at Green Hill, Tenn., broken up; 5 killed and 15 taken.
7. Bombardment of Fort Sumter by Admiral Dupont; the fleet driven off; fort little injured.
7. U. S. gunboat Barataria lost in Amite river, La.
7. Successful foray into Gloucester Co., Va.