captured and paroled, and $2,000,000 worth of commissary stores, clothing, and cotton was destroyed.

Dec. 19.-General Naglee returned from a reconnoissance through Gloucester county, Va., bringing in 1800 head of cattle.

At daylight 150 Confederate cavalry entered Occoquan and captured a lieutenant and thirty privates of the 10th New York Cavalry, and six sutlers' wagons.

Dec. 20.-A body of Confederate cavalry made a raid on the railroad near Jackson, Tenn. They fired into a passing train, burned a long trestlework, and tore up the track for a considerable distance.

Dec. 21.-General Carter, with 1000 cavalry, left London, Ky., for the purpose of destroying two important railroad-bridges in East Tennessee. The expedition succeeded in its object, and, besides, destroyed a locomotive and two cars, and captured 550 prisoners and 700 stand of arms.

Dec. 23.-4000 Confederates attacked a portion of General Sigel's command stationed at Dumfries. After skirmishing all day, they were repulsed.

Jefferson Davis issued a retaliatory proclamation, denouncing the course of General Butler in hanging Wm. B. Mumford, threatening to hang General Butler and any of his officers who might be taken prisoners, and prohibiting the future exchange of commissioned officers.

Dec. 26.-General Rosecrans moved his army from Nashville in the direction of Murfreesboro, and on the 30th came in sight of the Confederate works.

Dec. 27.-A company of Colonel R. Butler Price's Penna. cavalry was surprised and captured at Occoquan, Va.; Captain Johnson, in command, was killed.

Major Foley, commanding 175 men of the 10th Kentucky Cavalry, surprised a body of 350 Confederates at Elkfork, Campbell county, Ky., killing and wounding seventeen, capturing fiftyseven, and burning all their camp-equipage, also capturing eighty horses and a large number of

arms.

General Morgan, with 2800 men, attacked the Union troops under Lieutenant-Colonel Smith, at Elizabethtown, Ky. The Union forces numbered only 250, who defended themselves behind a stockade; but, after a severe fight, they were compelled to retreat.

The Attack on Vicksburg.

An expedition under General Sherman ascended the Yazoo River about eighteen miles on the 26th. Here the troops were landed, and on the following day they attacked the advanced works of the enemy, extending six miles back of Vicksburg. Meanwhile the gunboats attacked the batteries on Haines' Bluff. A portion of the expedition was also sent out to destroy the Vicksburg & Shreveport Railroad, in order to prevent the arrival of reinforcements. On the 27th and 28th, after a stubborn contest, the Confederates were driven from their first and second lines of defence, and the Federals advanced to within two and a half miles of the city; but on the 29th the Confederates, having been heavily reinforced from Grenada and along the railroad, attacked General Sherman with their whole force, and succeeded in

driving him back to his first line of defence. General Sherman had counted upon the co-operation of General Grant in the attack, but that general had been compelled to fall back from Holly Springs, which not only made it impossible for him to co-operate with Sherman, but had given the Confederates the opportunity of throwing in the reinforcements from Grenada. On the 1st of January General Sherman was superseded by General McClernand, and on the 2d the expedition withdrew from the vicinity of Vicksburg.

Dec. 27-28.-Van Buren, Ark., captured by Generals Herron and Blunt. During the march two regiments of Confederate cavalry were met and routed at Dripping Spring, losing seven killed. The Federals immediately pushed on to Van Buren, where the enemy was found to be escaping across the river. Four steamboats, heavily laden with Rebel provisions, and 120 prisoners, were captured.

The Battle of Murfreesboro.

Dec. 31.-The Union troops first encountered the Confederates near Stewart's Creek. Skirmishing commenced on the 29th, and continued until the 30th. The Confederates lost on this day 100 prisoners. The Union loss in the first day's fight was 70 killed and wounded. At daybreak on the 31st the fight was renewed with great fury, General McCook's corps being opposed to that of Hardee. After desperate fighting, with heavy losses, General McCook retreated two miles, rallied, but was again driven back, and at night was four miles from the position occupied in the morning, having also lost during the engagement 26 guns. The battle continued until the 4th of January, when the Confederates retreated. General Rosecrans says, "Our entire success on the 31st was prevented by the surprise of the right flank, but after three days' hard fighting we have beaten the enemy." Union loss, estimated at not less than 1500 killed, 6000 wounded, and 4000 prisoners.

The iron-clad steamer Monitor, while on her way from Fortress Monroe to Beaufort, S. C., foundered south of Cape Henry, at a little before midnight. Four of the officers and twelve of the crew were lost, also one officer and seven men belonging to the Rhode Island, in attempting to rescue the men on the Monitor.

Blue Gap, Va.-One of the contested passages in the Blue Ridge, July, 1862. The Union troops secured the pass.

Air, Mount, Peninsula, Va.-Used by General McClellan as a point of observation, 1862.

Airy, Mount, Bowling Green, Warren county, Ky-Fortified by the Confederates, and evacuated February 14, 1862. Works taken possession of by General Mitchel on that date.

Alexandria Heights, Fairfax county, Va.-Noted during the whole war as a fortified position, taken possession of by the Union troops, May 24, 1861.

Antietam Valley, Creek, and Hills, Washington county, Md.-The battle of that name was fought here by General McClellan, and won. September 17, 1862.

Apalachian Range, running through Mississippi.-Remarkable as being fortified in places by the Confederates, especially during the year 1862. The possession of these heights has been fought for with varying success during the war.

Arlington Heights, Virginia side of the District of Columbia.-The locality of Fort Corcoran, and noted throughout the war as a fortified post of the United States Army,-also for Arlington House, the residence of General Lee, and containing many relics belonging to General Washington.

Ashby's Gap, Blue Ridge Mountains. running from Loudon co., into Clarke, Va.-Noted at different times during the war. Taken possession of by General Pleasonton's cavalry, November 2, 1862, and garrisoned by General Couch's corps, November 4, 1862.

Ball's Bluff, Loudon county, Upper Potomac, Virginia shore.-The site of the horrible massacre of the Union troops under Acting General Baker, October 21, 1861. The Union loss was 1099, including the commander, who was killed.

Bald Headed Hill, Culpepper county, Va.-The locality of one of General Sigel's skirmishes, August, 1862.

Big Hill, Jackson county, Ky.-Noted for a fight between a portion of General Buell's troops and the Confederates, October 16, 1862. Result undecided.

Big Creek Gap, Cumberland Mountains, Harlan county, Ky. This Gap was held by General Spears and his East Tennessee Brigade during the memorable time that General Morgan held Cumberland Gap, summer of 1862.-Bragg attempted to escape in this direction, October, 1862.

Bird's Point, Mississippi county, Missouri. Taken possession of and garrisoned by the Union troops in the early part of the war, and since held as a military post. Several slight skirmishes have taken place near this place.

Blooming Gap, near Romney, Hampshire county,

Bolivar Heights (near Harper's Ferry), Jefferson county, Va.-Held by the Confederates until July, 1861, then by General Patterson till after the end of July, next by General Banks's forces until September, 1862, then by Colonel Miles, U.S.A., who surrendered the position September 15, retaken by McClellan about the end of September, 1862.

Boston Mountains, Washington and Madison counties, Ark.-The army of Price, driven by Curtis, scattered among these mountains after the capture of Fayetteville, February 27, 1862. The mountains had previously been held in force by the Confederates. General Schofield also made these mountains remarkable during October, 1862.

Bowling Green Hills, Warren county, Ky.— These hills were held by the Confederates until February 14, 1862, when they were evacuated in consequence of the fall of Fort Donelson. Since held by Union forces.

Buffalo Hill, Ky.-A sharp skirmish took place here, October 3, 1861.

Bull Run Mountains and Bluffs, Prince William and Fairfax counties, Va.-The heights have been famous for three contests. The first, under General Tyler, July 18, 1861; the second, under General McDowell, July 21, 1861; and the third, under General Pope, August, 1862. In all three cases the Union troops were worsted by the Confede

rates.

Bunker Hill, Jefferson county, Va.-A short contest took place here between the Confederates under Johnson, and the Union troops under Patterson, July 15, 1861. The Rebel cavalry (630 strong) quitted the field in disorder. Since noted during the various operations in the Shenandoah Valley.

Burkittsville Gap, South Mountain, Frederick county, Md.-One of the gaps noted during the eventful battle of September 14, 1862. under Gene ral McClellan. The Confederates were defeated and compelled to retreat.

Calvert's Hül, Bowling Green, Warren county. Ky.-This hill was fortified by the Confederates but was evacuated when Gen. Mitchel advanced, February 14, 1862.

Carmel, Mount, Va.-One of the look-outs of the United States Army during 1862.

Capitol Hill, Nashville, Davidson county, Tear -This hill has been extensively fortified for the defence of Nashville, the works being designated Fort Andrew Johnson, September and October, 1862.

Catoctin Range, Frederick county, Md.-Hellby a portion of the Union forces under McCl September, 1862, previous to the battle of South Mountain.

Cedar Mountain, Culpepper county, Va.-Note! for the famous battle fought between Geus al Banks and "Stonewall" Jackson, August 9, 1 The battle was considered a drawn one, as noth contestant had left the field when the t closed. The Confederates afterwards fell back, but apparently only for strategic purposes.

Chaplin's Hills, Boyd county, Ky. The fumons battle near Perryville was fought here, between

a portion of General McCook's corps of General Buell's army, and a large force of Bragg's Confederate army, October 9, 1862. Union troops considered victorious, as the Confederates retreated and did not again resume offensive operations. The Confederates claimed a victory.

Chattanooga Hills and Bluffs, Martin and Hamilton counties, Tenn.-These heights were held by the Confederates under different commanders during the whole war. General Mitchel tried to dislodge them, without permanent success.

Cheat Mountain, Randolph county, Western Virginia. This portion of the Alleghanies was noted during the whole war as being held by the Union troops, under Reynolds, Milroy, and others, against repeated attacks made by the Confederates. The passes through this mountain are some of the principal entrances from rebel into loyal Virginia.

Chester's Gap, Blue Ridge, running from Warren into Fauquier county, Va.-Here General Pleasonton defeated Stuart's cavalry, November 5, 1862, and took temporary possession of the gap, which was afterwards retaken by "Stonewall" Jackson, November 7, 1862.

Chickasaw Bluffs, Mississippi River, Lauderdale, Tipton, and Shelby counties, Tenn.-These bluffs, several in number, were fortified by the Confederates to guard the river, and were taken by the Union troops and gunboats, or else evacuated, 1861-2.

Clarksville Bluffs, Montgomery county, Tenn.Fortified by the Confederates, but evacuated as General Grant approached after the battle of Fort Donelson, February, 1862, after which the Union troops held possession.

College Hill, Bowling Green, Warren county, Ky. This hill was fortified by the Confederates, and evacuated on the approach of General Mitchel, February 14, 1862.

Columbus Bluffs and Hills, Hickman county, Ky.-Strongly fortified by the Confederates, but evacuated and surrendered to General Cullum after the fall of Fort Donelson, March, 1862.

Corinth, Hills, &c. around, Tishemingo county, Mississippi.-Particularly noted in the campaign of the Southwest as a stronghold of the Confederates, evacuated by them during May, 1862, after a lengthy siege by General Halleck. Afterwards held by General Grant till September, when General Rosecrans took possession, and, at the battles of October 3, 4, and 5, 1862, defeated the Confederate army under Van Dorn, Price, and Lovell, who attacked the place.

Cotton Hills, Fayette county, Kanawha region, Western Virginia.-Held by the rebel Floyd, November 1, 2, 3, 1861, and from which he shortly after retreated from the advancing forces of Rose

crans.

Crampton's Pass or Gap, Frederick county, Md. -One of the gaps fought for, between the Confederates and McClellan's forces, September, 1802. Union troops successful.

Cricket Hill, Piankatank River, Va.-Noted for the gallant expedition of Captain Wiggins in rescuing several Union families and their property from the hands of the Confederates, November 3, 1862.

Cross Hollows, Benton county, Ark.-Remarkable for an engagement between General Curtis's forces and a portion of Price's Confederate army shortly before the battle of Pea Ridge, February, 1862. The Confederates fled precipitately after the fight.

Cross Timber Hollow, McDonald county, Mo.Confederates driven from this position, March, 1862.

Cumberland Gap, leading from Harlan county, Ky., into Claiborne county, Tenn.-This position has been several times fought for during the war; was held for a great length of time by the Confederates, who were driven out by General Morgan, of Ohio. He held the position until untenable, when he evacuated and blew up the works, destroyed the gap, and retreated to the Ohio, September, 1862.

Cumberland Mountains, running between Kentucky on one side and Western Virginia, Tennessee, &c., on the other.-Noted for the contests between Generals Nelson, Garfield, and other Union officers, and the Confederates. The Union

troops generally successful. An important range during the whole war.

Cumberland Valley, running southwesterly from Carlisle, Pa., to Hagerstown, Md.-Noted during the advance of the Confederate troops into Maryland. Successfully defended by the Pennsylvania militia, and afterwards by United States troops, during the months of September and October, 1862.

Donelson Bluffs, Stewart co., Tenn.-Strongly fortified by the Confederates. Assaulted and carried by the troops under General Grant, February, 1862. Since held by the United States volunteer troops.

Driver's Hill, near Corinth, Tishemingo county, Miss. Particularly noted in the siege of that place by General Halleck, May, 1862.

Drury's Bluff, on the White River, Desha co., Ark The scene of Colonel Fitch's victory over the Confederates, and capture of their entire camp, July 6, 7, 1862.

Drury's Bluff, on the James River, seven miles below Richmond.-Noted for the strong fort erected on these heights and known as Fort Darling. The work was attacked by the Union gunboats, but the Confederates succeeded in driving them off.

Elk Ridge Mountain, Washington county, Md. One of the eminences noted during the battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862, in which struggle McClellan was victorious.

Elk Ridge, Bedford county, Tenn.-Taken up strong defensive position by the Confederate General Hardee, November, 1862.

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Fair View Mountain, Washington county, Md.Brought into notoriety by the raid into Pennsylvania by the rebel cavalry under Stuart, October, 1862. Held by the Union troops as a look-out.

Federal Hill, Baltimore, Md.-Fortified and held during the war as a United States military post for defence of Baltimore.

Flint Hill, Rappahannock county, Va.-General Pleasonton drove the rebel cavalry under General Stuart to this place on Wednesday, November 5, 1862. The eminence also gives the same name to an insignificant village in its immediate neighborhood.

Fox Gap, near South Mountain, Frederick co Md.-One of the disputed points in the battle of September 14, 1862. Union troops victorious.

Frog's Gap, South Mountain, Frederick county, Md.-Noted during the battle of September 14, 1862. Confederates driven from their position.

Front Royal Gap, Blue Ridge, running from Warren county into Fauquier, Va.-Noted for the gallant defence of the 1st Maryland Volunteers against Jackson's overwhelming forces, May 23,

1862, and for the brilliant military movements of the Army of the Potomac by way of this pass, November, 1862.

Gaines' Hill, near Richmond, Va.-Noted during the first of the seven days' contests at the end of June, 1862, fought by General McClellan against General Lee.

Gurnett's Hill, near Richmond, Va.-Noted during the seven days' fighting under McClellan at the end of June, 1862.

Gauley Mountains and River, Fayette county, Kanawha District, Western Virginia.-The Union troops under General Cox had several contests in this vicinity with the Confederates, 1861-2, and in nearly all instances were successful.

Georgetown Heights, D.C.-An important position held by the Union troops during the whole war, but more particularly noted during the early stages from April to October, 1861.

Gregory's Gap, Blue Ridge, running from Loudon into Jefferson county, Va.-Taken possession of by General Couch's corps of the Army of the Potomac without serious resistance, Nov. 1, 1862.

Grider's Hill, Bowling Green, Warren county, Ky.-Fortified by the Confederates, and evacuated on the approach of General Mitchel, February 14, 1862. Since held by the Union troops.

Hall's Hill, Fairfax county, Va., near Washington. An important hill, once held by the Confederates, but now both held and fortified by the Union troops.

Hatchie River Heights, Hardeman co., Tenn.The locality of the defeat of Price's forces after the retreat from Corinth, October 4, 5, 1862. The Union forces were under Generals Ord and Hurlbut, the Confederates under Van Dorn, &c. The latter were defeated.

Hickory Hill, Cole county, Mo.-The scene of the skirmish between Colonel Mulligan's Union forces and the Confederates, July 28, 1861. The former were victorious.

Hobson's Hill, Bowling Green, Warren county, Ky. This hill was fortified and held by the Confederates until the approach of General Mitchel's forces, February 14, 1862. It was then evacuated, and has since been in the possession of the Union troops.

Iron Mount, near Ironton, Iron county, Mo.The vicinity of General Plummer's victory, 1861, and a Union military post since the commencement of the war to the present time.

Ivy Mountain, Madison county, Ky.-Noted for a brilliant skirmish between General Nelson and the Confederates, September, 1862. Both parties claim a victory.

Jackson, Mount, Va.-One of the look-outs of the Union forces, 1862.

Keyes Pass and Gap, Blue Ridge, running from Loudon into Jefferson county, Va.-Held as a camp by Couch's corps of the Army of the Potomac during the last week of October, 1862.

Kittoctin Mountains, Frederick county, Md.Brought into notoriety during the eventful campaign in Maryland between McClellan and Lee, September, 1862. The range also passes through Loudon county, Va.

Knob Noster, near Milford, Johnson co., Mo.This knob was the elevation on which was located the intrenched camp of the Confederates surprised and captured by General Jeff C. Davis during General Pope's Central Missouri campaign, December, 1861.

Laurel Hill, Barbour county. Western Virginia. -The operations of General McClellan in that

part of Virginia brought this mountain into notice, it having been held by the Confederates, who were driven from their position, July 11, 1861.

Lewis Hill, near New Bridge, Hanover county, Va.-The look-out of a portion of General McClellan's Army of the Peninsula, May, 1862.

Locust Hill, Prince William county, Va.-This hill was first held by the Confederates, and next by the Union troops, during the early part of the spring of 1862.

Loudon Heights, Loudon county, overlooking Harper's Ferry, Va.-These heights have been contested during the whole of the war, and the Confederates obtaining repossession in September, 1862, were enabled to capture Harper's Ferry, September 15, 1862. Retaken by Union troops, October, 1862.

Malvern Hills, Charles City county, Va.-These hills were the scene of two contests between the Union army of the Peninsula under McClellan, and the Confederates under Lee, during the months of June and July, 1862. The former was one of the noted seven days' contests. The Union troops were decidedly victorious.

Mammoth Cave, Hart county, Ky.-Noted during the struggles in Kentucky. It has at different times been held by both Confederates and Unionists.

Manassas Heights and Plains, Prince William county, Va.-Noted during the whole war, first, as the locality of the battle of July 21, 1861; next, as a strong position held by the Confederates, but evacuated in March, 1862; next, as the scene of conflict during Pope's retreat upon Washington, August, 1862; and lastly, as a point held by General Sigel since September, 1862.

Maryland Heights, Washington county, Md.— Overlooking the Potomac River and Harper's Ferry, these heights are the key to the whole of the defences around that place. Often contested during the war. Surrendered to the Confederates September 15, 1862, and recaptured shortly after by the Union troops.

Masonic Hill, Lexington, Lafayette county, Me. -It was on this hill that Colonel Mulligan erected an earthwork fort, which he obstinately defended against a large force of Confederates brought against him by Price. He was compelled to surrender after a resistance of several days to a siege, having nearly ten times his force besieging him August, 1861.

Mason's Hill, Fairfax county, Va.-A fortified position before Washington, at first held by the Confederates, but afterwards by the Union troops, who still maintain the position.

Massanuttan Mountain, Shenandoah District, Jefferson county, Va.-Noted during the advance and retreat of Banks's army, 1862.

McCormick's Gap, Ky.-Brought into notoriety during the early operations of the opposing forces in that State in 1861.

Meadow Bluff, Kanawha River, Kanawha co. Western Virginia.-The locality of a reconnois sance of a portion of General Cox's forces, Novem ber 13, 1862.

Middletown Heights, Montgomery county, Md.— Made famous during the operations of General McClellan in that State, September and October, 1862.

Mill Creek Hill, near Nashville, Tenn.-The scene of the brilliant contest between Colonel Roberts's Union brigade and a portion of General Anderson's Confederate forces. The latter were defeated, November 5, 1862,

Mill Spring Hills, Pulaski county, Ky.-Noted as the fortified position of General Zollicoffer previous to the battle of Logan's Cross-Roads, January, 1862.

Minor's Hill, Fairfax county. Va.-One of the hills in front of Washington, at one time in possession of the Confederates, but now held as a defensive position by the Union troops.

Mount Pleasant, Cole county, Mo.-It was near this mount at Hickory Hill that Colonel Mulligan defeated the Confederates on the 28th of July, 1861.

Munson's Hill, Fairfax county, Va.-A hill near the front of Washington, and, during the early stages of the war, held and fortified by the Confederates. Now held by the Union troops.

Murray Hill, near Baltimore, Md.-As this hill commanded all the military works around Baltimore, it was taken possession of by the Union forces at the early outbreak of the war, viz. April, 1861, and has been held ever since.

Muldraugh's Hills, Hardin county, Ky.-The first strong position taken up by the Confederates in the early part of the struggle in Kentucky, but from which they were driven by the action of the Kentucky Home Guard, 1861.

Nashville, hills around, Davidson co., Tenn.On two of the hills around the city of Nashville, General Negley erected Forts Confiscation and Emancipation, during October, 1862, for the protection of Nashville.

Nashville Bluffs, Davidson county, Tenn.-These are certain bluffs along the Cumberland River adjoining the city of Nashville, which were held by the Confederates, but which were evacuated on the advance of the Union troops in the spring of 1862.

North Mountain, Shenandoah District, Morgan county, Va.-The Confederates concentrated here in great force in October, 1862, after their retreat from Maryland.

Parton's Cut, North Mountain, Morgan county, Va.-This cut was obstructed by the Confederates during October, 1862, to prevent the passage of the Union troops.

in 1861 by General Banks. and in September and October, 1862, by General McClellan.

Point of Rocks, on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Montgomery county, Md.-Held as a strategic point by Generals Stone and Banks during 1861-2.

Poplar Hill, Va.-One of the look-out points during the campaign of 1862 by McClellan.

Pound Gap, Cumberland Mountains, Pike co., Ky.-Noted during the advance of the Union forces among the mountains, 1861.

Powell's Valley, Cumberland Mountains, Harlan county, Ky.-Held by a portion of General Morgan's forces during the time the Confederates attempted to starve out the defenders of Cumberland Gap-July to October, 1862.

Price's Hill, Bowling Green, Warren county, Ky.-Fortified by the Confederates, but evacuated on the advance of General Mitchel, February 14, 1862. Since held by Union troops.

Prospect Hill, Va.-One of the look-out points during the early campaigns in that State.

Rainbow Bluff, Roanoke River, Martin county, N.C.-The forces under General Foster advanced to this point and landed troops during their march upon Williamston, Hamilton, and Tarboro, November 9, 1862.

Rapidan Bluffs, Va.-Prominently noted during the whole war, but those in Orange and Culpepper counties more particularly so during Pope's campaign in July and August, 1862.

Rappahannock Bluffs, Va.-Noted during the whole war. Those in Culpepper and Fauquier counties were occupied during Pope's campaign, 1862.

Rattlesnake Mountains, Piedmont District, Fauquier and Loudon counties, Va.-Made known in a prominent manner during the campaign of General Pope, 1862.

Rich Mountain, Randolph county, Western Virginia. This mountain was brought into notice by McClellan's victory over the Confederates, July 11, 1861.

Rose Hill, Bates county, Ark.-One of the hills on which camps were stationed during the march through Arkansas, March, 1862.

was victorious, and Price's troops retreated.

Pea Ridge, McNairy county, Tenn.-One of the points of occupation by the Union troops during the advance of the army during the spring of 1862.

Peaked Ridge, Va.-One of the ridges in the Shenandoah District. Noted during the occupation of the district by the Union troops, 1861-2. Piedmont Valley, Loudon county, Va.-Held at various times by the forces of Generals Geary, Shields, Sigel, &c., 1861-2. Also noted for the battles of General Pope's campaign, August, 1862. Pilot Knob, Iron co., Southeastern Missouri.Held for some time by the troops under General Plummer, and is still a military post of the Union forces.

Pine Bluffs, Ark.-Held by the Confederate General Roan as a military position on October 4, 1862.

Pleasant Hill, Western Missouri.-Quantrell's band of Confederate partisan Rangers were routed from this hill by a force of Missouri Union Home Guards, July 11, 1862.

Pleasant Valley, Frederick county. Md.-Occupied by the Union forces during the whole war,—

December, 1861.

Roger's Gap. Cumberland Mountains, Harlan county, Ky.-This position was guarded by a portion of Spear's Tennessee Brigade during the summer of 1862.

St. John's Bluff, St. John's River, St. John's county, Fla.-A rebel battery was planted here to guard the St. John's River, but was captured by General Brannan, October 3, 1862.

St. Cloud Hill, near Nashville, Davidson county, Tenn. A fortification has been erected on this hill by General Negley for the protection of Nashville. The principal fort has been called Fort Negley. October, 1862.

Scarry Hill, Kanawha River, Va.-A skirmish was fought here between the Confederates and a portion of General Cox's division on the 18th of July, 1861.

Seared Mountain, Frederick county, Md.-One of the eminences noted during McClellan's battles of September 14, 1862.

Shannondale Gap, Blue Ridge, running from Loudon to Jefferson county, Va.-Occupied by General Couch's corps of the Army of the Poto mac, October 31, 1862, without resistance.