21. Rebel Gen. Roddy pardoned by Pres. Lincoln.
22. Wilmington captured by Gen. Schofield; rebels retreat towards Goldsboro’.
23. Rebel Gen. Hood superseded by Dick Taylor.
23. Charles A. Dana appointed Assistant-Secretary of War.
24. Rebel iron-clads attempt descent of the James; are driven back, and the Virginia blown up.
24. H. S. Foote expelled by the rebel Congress.
24. The Smithsonian Institution destroyed by fire.
25. Mr. Blair returns from Richmond, his Peace Mission having failed.
25. Reb. Gen. Lee appointed General-in-Chief by Jeff. Davis.
26. Steamer Eclipse explodes her boiler on the Tennessee, killing 140 persons.