” 21—Southerners blockade the Mississippi at Memphis.
” 24—Alexandria and Arlington Heights occupied by Union troops.
” 26—Western Virginia voted largely in favor of the Union.
” 27—One hundred slaves fled to Fortress Monroe. Gen. Butler declared them “contraband” of war.
” ”—Two steamers engage the rebel batteries at Acquia Creek.
June 1—Various skirmishes between parties of the hostile armies.
” 3—Senator S. A. Douglas, of Illinois, died.
Battle of Philippi, Va. Union Col. Kelly wounded but victorious. Gen. Beauregard assumed command of Confederate forces at Manassas Junction. Voluntary contributions of northern States in aid of the Government over $32,000,000.
Battle of Big Bethel.
” 10—Three Federal regiments defeated. 16 killed, 41 wounded.