NOTE. In closing the second volume of the Rebellion Record, which covers a period most eventful in the history of the United States, the Editor embraces the opportunity to return his grateful acknowledgments for the many acts of assistance and encouragement he has received from various portions of the country. In particular, he refers to the officers of the National army, who have so readily afforded him the use of their valuable official documents; to the Hon. Joseph Holt, for the interest he has manifested in the progress of the work, and for the aid he has rendered in consenting to revise some of the most important documents; to the Hon. Reverdy Johnson, Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson, and others, for similar favors; to the members of the Press, who have, with their usual courtesy, extended every facility for the advantageous prosecution of the work; and last, though not least, to the subscribers to the "Record," who have, from time to time, forwarded to the Editor much of the local material, facts, and incidents, that will be found in the present volume. It is intended to give a supplementary volume of such documents and narratives as may have been lost sight of in the large mass of matter that has passed under review, and the remark is here renewed that "the Editor will be glad to receive from subscribers any material having a reference to the present Rebellion," for this purpose. NEW YORK, January, 1862. DOC. PAGE Gen. Tyler's Supplementary Report,....366 DOC. PAGE 109. The" Confederate" Government, - Message of Jeff. Davis,.... 110. L. W. Spratt. Protest from South Carolina, 357 142. The Designs of the Nationals,.. 111. Battle of Bull Run, Va.,............ ..445 Atlanta (Ga.) "Confederacy" Account, 371 Charleston "Mercury" Narrative, .....373 145. Louisville "Courier" Account, ..375 | 146. The "Retreat from Centreville," .381 147. Col. Davies' Report on the Occupation of Fair- 1112. The Dark Day. By Edward Everett,.. .388 148. Lt.-Gov. Reynolds' Proclamation, July 31, .455 113. "Confederate" Resolutions on the Battle of 150. “Naval Engagement" on the Mississippi,..457 151. Gov. Gamble's Inaugural Address, .392 152. Debate in the United States Senate on the Bill 123. Gov. Morgan's Proclamation, July 25,.. 124. Gen. Putterson's Proclamation, July 25, 1242. Florida Ordinance of Secession,. 127. Bishop Oley's Pastoral Letter, July 26,.......413 130. Cox's Peace Proposition,... 131. Remarks of Messrs. Trumbull and Carlile, on 132. Gen. Butler's Letter on the Contraband,.. 133. Attack on Forsythe, Mo., July 22,.......... 134. Baptist Convention of South Carolina,... 135. Virginia Ordinance prohibiting Citizens of the |