11. Foraging party on Jerusalem Plank Road, Va., repulsed by bushwhackers.
11. Beverley, W. Va., captured and partially burned by Gen. Rosser. 200 Fed. soldiers captured.
11. Gov. Thomas Swan, of Md., inaugurated.
11. H. S. Foote arrested by rebel authorities while attempting to escape from Richmond.
12. Missouri declared a Free State.
18. Disembarkation of troops to attack Fort Fisher.
14. A reconnoissance pushed within 500 yards of Fort Fisher, and small work captured.
14. Gen. Sherman recommences movement from Savannah.
14. Pocotaligo, S. C., captured by Fed. Gen. Blair.
14. Slavery abolished by Tenn. State Convention.