The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-21
February 15-Jefferson Davis arrives at Mont

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ident of the Confederate States.
February Z2-LincoIn raises flag of thirty
four stars in independence Square, Philadelphia
and puts his foot down firmly" for universal
! freedom and equality
| February 23--People of Texas ratified ord-
nance of secession
February 27-The Peace Convention ad-
Journed, submitting sundry recommendations to
the approval of Congress
March 2-Revenue cutter Dodca seized bv the
Texas authorities. Texas was admitted among
the Confederate States
March 4-!ncoln inaugurateG President of the
United States
March 5-Tcxas ratified the Provisional Con
stituton.
March ll-Permanent Constitution of the Con
federate States adopted
March 12-Fort Brown, Texas surrendered to
Texas authorities.
March 23-Texas ratified Permanent Constitu-
ton.
March 25-Texas Convention adjourned sine DIR.
April 3-South Carolina ratified Permanent
constitution of the Confederate States.
April 8--South Carolina ratified Provisional
Constitution.
April l2-l3-Bombarlmp Of Ft Sumter
April l4-Andcrson evacuated Fort Sumter by
permission Of Reauregard. Lincoln issued
proclamation calling for 10000 troops.
April l5-tort Bliss (ncar Ell Paso) surrend
cred to Texas commissioners.
April lG.-North Carolina forts and the Fay
etteve Arsenal seized by State troops
April Virginia Convention, in secret scs-
sion, passed ordinance of secession, subject to
ratification by the people.
April l9-Citizcns Of Baltimore attack North
ern troops passing through their city to the Suu,h
April 2O-Federal army at Indianola, Texas,
captured by Texas State troops Evacuation and
attempted destruction Of the navy yard at Norfolk
Virginia, by Federal authorities. Occupied by
Virginia trooTs Federal forces learning the ap-
proach Of Virginia troops evacuated Harpcr's
Ferry, setting fire TO the armory.
April 25-Eirginia Convention ratified pro
visiona constitution Of the Confederate States
April 28-Arkansas troops took possession of
Fort Smith.
May 6-Arkansas passed ordinance of saccs-
sion. Ratified the Confederate constitution
May 7-Yirginia admitted into the Confsderato
Government.
May l0--A large body Of Federal troops occupy
Baltimore. Riot in St Louis and massacre of the
citizens by the Federal troops instigated by T ?
Blair.
May 17-Ace passed providing for the admission
of North Carollua and Tennessee, Oh certain
ditions.
May 2O-North Carolina convention assembled,
and unanimously passed ordinance Of secession on
same day.
May 21--Act passed removing seat of Confed-
crate Government to Richmond.
May 23-People of Virginia ratify the ordi-
nance Of secession by more than 100000 majority.
May 24-Tedcral troops occupy Alexandria,
Virginia. The heroic Jackson shot Col. Els
worth Of the Fire Zouaves. The verdict Of the
coroner's inquest over Jackson was, murdered
while defending his property in his own house"
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first encounter Of the campaign after the fall Of
Sumter. Federal cavalry, commanded by Lieut.
Tompkins, attacked the Virginia troops and were
repulsed, with heavy loss, by Wawenton Rifles,
commanded by Capt. Mari. Captain Mari
killed in the bagnni = Of the action, Ex-Gov.
Smith and Col hwclI successfully led the Virginia
troops after Marr's fall.
June l-Cannonade at AcQuia Greek between
United States steamer and the Virginia batteries.
June 3-FIght at Phillippa, and retreat Of
Virginia troops under Colonel PorterfeId.
Jupe 10.-Battle Of Great Bethel, Virginia.
Federal troops, commanded by Gen, Pierce,
attacked the North Carolina troops, greatly inferior
in numbers, commanded By General Hill, and
were rcpuscd with heavy loss Only one North
Carolina soldier was killed.
June 12.-Proclamation issued by Governor
Jackson Of Missouri, calling the people of the
State to
June 13 Day Of prayer in the Confederate
States, in recommendation Of President Davis
June lj.--Gencra Joseph E. Johnston, Of the
Confederate army, evacuated Harpor's Ferry.
June I6.-Skirmsh at Vienaa, Nir- r-ina-a
train bearing Federal troops comm1n2ed by Cen
craI Schcnck, was fred upon by Captain kcmpcrs
Alexandria Artillery supported by Colonel Greg='s
South Carolina Regmcnt-thc enemy fed with
heavy loss
June l8-Skrmish at New Greek Depot. near
Eichmond Virginia-enamy driven of and rail
road bridge burnt by Colonel }. C. Vaughan.
June 24-The IEorse-thiefanI cut-tlrJut, jim
Lane, issued proclamation calling Kansas to
arms.
June 25-The people Of Tennessee vote, under
an act of their Legislature, and declare themselves
out of the Federal Union, by large majority,
June 27-Eightat at kelleys Island between
portion Of Col. Turner Ashnys Virginia cavalry,
and the enemy under Captain McCook. The enc
my were brilliantly repused-Caltain Richard
Ashby mortally wounded
June 29-St. Nicholas steamer captured on
passage FROM Baltimore to Washington, by Col.
Thomas (Zarvona) and together with three prizes
subsequently taken, carried into the Kappahar-
mock
July 1st-Gen Patterson with Federal army,
crossed Potomac into Virginia, at Wiliamsport.
July Battle of Huntsville Patterson ad-
vance guard met by regiment of Colonel Thomas
j Jackson command, and checked with heavy loss.
July 3d-Patterson occupied MartlEsburg.
Traitor Government organized at " heehng, under
Pierpont.
July 4th-Unted States Congress assembled in