Bridges and railroads in Maryland destroyed by Secessionists, to prevent passage of troops to Washington.
U. S. Navy Yard, at Gosport, and property worth $25,000,000, destroyed by the Federals in charge, to prevent their falling into the hands of the enemy. Eight vessels of war were destroyed, and one, the Cumberland, was towed out.
Massachusetts troops arrive at Fortress Monroe.
Gov. Curtin calls special meeting of Penn. Legislature, for April 30th.
” 21—Federal government takes possession of Philadelphia and Baltimore railroad.
Senator Andrew Johnson mobbed at Lynchburg, Va.
” 22—U. S. Arsenals in North Carolina and Arkansas seized.
” 24—Fort Smith Arkansas, seized. Cairo, Ill., occupied by Union troops.
Maj. Sibley surrenders 450 U. S. troops to Col. Van Dorn, in Texas.
” 26—Gov. Brown, of Geo., forbids payment of debts to Northern people.