” 9—Bills for the re-admission of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida are passed.
” 12—Hon. Reverdy Johnson appointed Minister to England.
” 20—Bill for re-admission of Ark. vetoed by the President, but passed over his veto by a two-thirds vote.
” 24—The Bill for the admission of the other States being vetoed by the President was likewise passed over his veto.
July 4—Horatio Seymour of N. Y. and F. P. Blair of Mo. nominated for President and Vice-President by the Democrats.
A political amnesty proclamation issued by the President.
” 16—Admiral Farragut received with distinguished honor by the Queen of England.
” 20—A Bill to exclude the electoral votes of the Southern States not re-admitted vetoed by the President and passed by Congress over the veto.
” 21—The 14th Amendment declared ratified, and a part of the Constitution.