13. Louisiana House ratified the Constitutional Amendment.
15. Destruction of Charlotte Iron Furnace, on Water Lick creek, by 1st and 6th Michigan cavalry.
15. F. W. Smith, a Boston merchant, fined $25,000 for frauds on government.
16. Slavery Constitutional Amendment ratified by Nevada.
17. Charleston evacuated by rebels who burned vast quantities of stores, &c.; an explosion of powder kills 200 persons. 2 rebel iron-clads blown up.
17. Columbia, S. C., captured by Gen. Sherman.
17. Rebel flag of truce boat, William Ashson, blown up by rebel torpedo on the James river.
17. Charlotte, N. C., crowded by rebel refugees and placed under martial law.
17. Pres. Lincoln ordered an extra session of Congress, to commence March 4.
17. Louisiana Senate ratifies the Constitutional Amendment.