10. Jefferson Davis’ fast day celebrated by the rebels.
10. Gen. Sheridan at Columbia, Fluvanna Co., Va., 50 miles west of Richmond. He reports having destroyed all the locks for a considerable distance on the James river canal, an immense number of bridges, many miles of railroad, mills, factories, and vast quantities of merchandise; also, having captured 12 canal boats, 14 pieces of artillery, and an abundance of provisions.
10. Desperate attempt of Bragg to break the National lines at Kinston, N. C. The rebels lose 1,200 killed and wounded, and 400 prisoners. 2,000 rebs. captured from March 8 to 10. The entire Union losses about 1,000.
10. Gen. Lee urges the work of raising and organizing negro troops.
10. Gen. Stoneman, with 4,000 men, starts on a cavalry raid from Knoxville, Tenn.
10. Engagement between the cavalry forces of Wade Hampton and Kilpatrick near Fayetteville, N. C. Nearly all the members of Kilpatrick’s staff captured. The rebels finally beaten back, and most of the officers recaptured.
11. Extra sessions of the U. S. Senate closed.
11. Sheridan at Beaver Mills Aqueduct, 20 miles north of Richmond.
11. Hoke’s division of rebels repulsed at Kinston. Loss, over 2,000. Union loss, 300.
11. 21 Union vessels in sight of Mobile, Ala.