17. Mr. Bigelow succeeds Mr. Dayton as Minister to France.
17. Mohawk Valley inundated. Immense damage to property.
17. Formal notice of the termination of the Reciprocity Treaty given by Mr. Adams to the British government.
17. Gen. Canby’s movement against Mobile commences. Portions of the 13th and 23d corps in motion.
17. Gen. Wilson leaves Nashville with 15,000 men on a cavalry expedition into Central Ala. and Ga.
18. Joe Johnston attacks Sherman’s advance at Bentonville, captures 3 guns, and drives it back on main body.
18. Reb. Congress adjourns in a panic.
18. Gen. Sheridan’s advance reaches White House, on the Pamunkey river. His entire loss during the raid 50 men and 2 officers.
19. The rebel Congress issue a despairing appeal to the people.
19. Engagement at Bentonville, N. C., between Gen. Sherman and Gen. Johnston. Repulse of the rebels. Union loss, 1,646. Rebel loss, 167 dead, 1,625 prisoners.