Jefferson Davis issues a proclamation offering Letters of Marque and Reprisal to privateers against Federal commerce.
” 18—U. S. Arsenal at Harper’s Ferry destroyed by Federal troops, to prevent its falling into the hands of the enemy.
Col. Coke, with 400 of 25th Penn. regiment, arrives in Washington for its defense.
” 19—U. S. steamer Star of the West seized at Indianola, Texas.
Massachusetts troops on the way to Washington, attacked by a mob in Baltimore. Troops fired on the mob. Blood shed on both sides.
President issues a proclamation declaring the coast from North Carolina to Texas in a state of blockade.
Military department of Washington covering Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, put under command of Gen. Patterson.
City Council of Philadelphia appropriate $1,000,000 to equip volunteers, and support their families.
” 20—Governor of North Carolina seizes U. S. Branch Mint, at Charlotte.