Jan. 1—The year opened with a Confederate success at Galveston, Texas. An attack by sea and land resulted in the capture of 300 troops, the destruction of one vessel with its crew, and the capture of another, the Harriet Lane. Com. Renshaw was blown up with his vessel.
Confederate defeat at Lexington, Tenn., after an obstinate fight.
Proclamation of Emancipation issued by President Lincoln.
Long, but indecisive battle of Stone River. Federal killed and wounded, 8,000.
” 3—Union army withdraws from before Vicksburg. Southern army retreats at Murfreesborough, Tenn.
” 7—Springfield, Mo., successfully defended by Unionists.
” 9—20,000 prisoners exchanged.
” 11—A combined attack on Fts. Hindman and Arkansas Post by gunboats and land forces, resulted in Union success—over 7,000 prisoners.
” 12—Three Federal transports and a gunboat captured on Cumberland river.