” 31—American and English naval forces unite to break up piracy by Chinese junks in the East Indies.
Sept. 6—The monument to S. A. Douglas, at Chicago, inaugurated. President Johnson made many speeches on his journey to attend this celebration, which were indiscreet, and disrespectful to Congress. It was called his “Swinging around the Circle,” in derision; a figure employed in one of his speeches.
Oct. 9—Gen. Geary elected governor of Pennsylvania.
” 23—Dedication of The Stonewall Jackson Cemetery, at Winchester, Va.
Nov. 6—State elections in 12 States are held to-day.
” 20—The Grand Army of the Republic, formed of the present and previous officers of the U. S. Army serving in the late war, hold a convention at Indianapolis, Ind.
” 22—Raphael Semmes, former Commander of the Confederate war steamer Alabama, appointed Professor of Moral Philosophy in the Louisiana State Seminary.
Dec. 7—The Louisiana Legislature rejects the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
” 13—Territorial Legislature of Colorado organized.