3. Sherman attacked by Wheeler near Haynesborough, Ga.
3. Portions of Hood’s army cross the Tenn., between Florence and Decatur.
3. An expedition sent from Roanoke Island, N. C., which met with perfect success in destroying rebel property.
3. Heavy skirmishing before Nashville, Tenn.
4. Merritt’s expedition in Loudon Valley, Va., returns with 2,000 cattle and 1,000 sheep. The Valley stripped of stock and forage.
4. Lieut.-Com. Fitch defeated and drove the left wing of Hood’s army on the Cumberland river, with heavy loss to the rebels. He also recaptured 2 transports.
4. Capture of rebel works and cannon near Pocotaligo, S. C., by Gen. Foster’s troops.
4. Cavalry battle in Ga. Sherman’s army started for Savannah.
5. U. S. Houses of Congress meet in 2d Session, 38th Congress.
5. Blockhouses at Murfreesboro’ unsuccessfully attacked by rebels.