The President authorized to suspend the writ of Habeas Corpus.
U. S. Assistant Treasurer provided by act of Congress.
Territorial government organized in Idaho.
Two U. S. gunboats destroyed.
” 5—Van Dorn (Confederate) captures Springfield, Tenn., and many prisoners.
” 6—Van Dorn captures a considerable Union force at Franklin, Tenn.
” 7—Gen. Minty captures a Confederate cavalry force at Unionville, Tenn.
” 10—Colored troops captured Jacksonville, Florida.
” 14—Port Hudson, Mississippi river, attacked by the Union gunboat fleet under Com. Farragut. The flag ship disabled and burnt.