17. Steamers Chickamauga and Patapsco blown up by rebels.
18. Gen. Ord placed in command of the Army of the James.
18. Smithville, N. C., captured.
18. The Harriet Lane, rebel vessel, destroyed at Havana.
18. 200 of rebel Gen. Forrest’s cavalry defeated, 10 miles from Columbus, Ky.
18. Gen. Terry appointed Maj.-Gen.
19. Fatal explosion at Hazard Powder Mills.
19. Gen. Schofield captured Fort Anderson, the main defence of Wilmington.
20. Rebel Secretary Seddon resigns.
20. Gen. Schofield fighting on this and next day at Wilmington.