Bardstown, Ky., was the scene of a skirmish September 19, 1861. The Unionists coming up in force, the rebels evacuated the town, which the Unionists occupied October 4, 1862. Morgan's guerrillas captured the place July 7, 1863. It was again similarly captured and plundered June 18, 1864; and on January 17, 1865, another band of guerrillas attempted to burn the town. After a heavy fight, the Union garrison drove them out. Barnsville, Ark.-Rebels routed at this place August 26, 1863.

Barnwell C. H., S. C., was burned by Sherman's troops February 5, 1865.

Bates, Attorney-General, resigned November 30, 1864. Batesville, Ark., was dashed into on February 4, 1863, by a party of Union cavalry, who drove Marmaduke's forces out of the place, killing, wounding, and capturing a great many.

Bath, Va.-On January 4, 1862, General Jackson, with a large rebel force, attacked about 1,000 Union troops at Bath. Being overpowered by superior numbers, the Unionists fell back to Hancock. There was a cavalry skirmish at this place September 8, 1863.

Baton Rouge, La., battle of, Aug. 5, 1862. The Union troops were first driven from their position, but rallied and routed the rebels, who left their dead and wounded. Union loss 60 killed, (including General Williams, who commanded the Union forces,) 161 wounded, and 29 missing. The Confederates lost about 600 killed, and a large number wounded and prisoners. An expedition left New Orleans for Baton Rouge December 16, 1862, and the place was occupied by Union troops the next day. The capitol building was destroyed by fire about ten days later.

Baylor's Farm, battle of, June 15, 1864. Union victory, the rebels losing 16 guns and 300 prisoners.

Bayou Cache, battle of, June 7, 1862. The advance. of General Curtis's army encountered 1,500 rebels, and after a desperate fight of two hours, put them to flight leaving 110 dead on the field. Union loss, 7 killed and 57 wounded.

Bayou Coteau, battle of, November 3, 1863. The rebels, 7,000, having received information from deserters

of the strength and position of the Union forces, 1,600, attacked in force at 12 o'clock to-day. The Unionists were compelled to yield to superior numbers, and were driven about a mile, when a new line was formed. Being reinforced by General McGinnis's division, the Unionists advanced again. The rebels fled, first plundering and burning the captured camp. The Unionists occupied their old camping ground. Rebel loss, about 120 in killed and wounded, and 200 prisoners. Union loss, 26 killed, 124 wounded, and 566 missing.

Bayou Metaire Bridge, Ark., battle of, August 27, 1863. General Davidson, with 8,000 men of all arms, met the rebels, 7,000 strong, strongly posted at Bayou Metaire Bridge, and skirmished with them till dark.

Bayou Plaquemine, La.-The rebels burned 400 bales of cotton at this place, belonging to poor citizens in the vicinity, April 14, 1864.

Bayou Sara, La.-On July 9, 1863, the Unionists were here defeated, losing 210 prisoners. The rebels made a raid on this place, November 9, 1863. (See Port Hudson.)

Bay St. Louis, Miss.-A Union raid was made on this place, October 23, 1863, and a number of prisoners retaken from the enemy.

Beal, John Yates, of Virginia, was sentenced, on February 14, 1865, at Fort Lafayette, to be hung as a spy and violator of the laws of war. He was one of the Lake Erie pirates, and concerned in other rebel raids on the Northern frontier. He was hung ten days later.

Bealington, Va.-Skirmish and rebel rout, July 8,

1861.

Bealston Station, Va.-Mosby's guerrillas, in Union uniform, attempted to capture the forces at Bealston Station, but were discovered in time to frustrate their designs, November 20, 1863.

Bean Station, Tenn.-Longstreet turned upon his pursuers, under Shackleford, at this point, December 14, 1863, and a sharp fight ensued, lasting from 2 P. M. until dark; the Federal forces fell back to Tazewell. Union loss reported at 700 killed and wounded and prisoners; rebel loss admitted by General Gracie, who was wounded and captured, at 900. (See Saltville.)

Bear Creek, Mo.-The rebels were routed near this place, February 5, and also on April 17, 1863.

Beaufort, S. C., was found deserted by Commodore Dupont, who arrived there November 8, 1861. The place was occupied by Union forces December 6. There was an indecisive skirmish near this place February 5, 1862; also on January 7, 1863. A colored regiment, sent out from this place, returned May 3, 1863, having captured 800 slaves and destroyed $2,000,000 worth of rebel property. Sherman's head-quarters was at this point January 23, 1865.

Beaufort, N. C. General Terry's force in the transport fleet, after a boisterous passage, arrived at this place January 8, 1865, and arranged with Rear-Admiral Porter the attack on Fort Fisher.

Beauregard, General, assumed command of the rebels at Charleston, March 4, 1861. (See Anderson.) He relinquished this command May 27, and assumed command of the rebel army at Manassas Junction June 2. He was promoted to the rank of General in the rebel army July 21, 1861. He assumed command of the rebel army in Mississippi March 5, 1862, and three days later made his celebrated "bell call," begging of the planters to send in their bells for conversion into cannon. On January 31, 1863, he issued a proclamation declaring the blockade of Charleston legally raised. On February 18 he issued a proclamation to the people of Charleston and Savannah, stating the apprehensions of an early attack, and calling upon all able-bodied men to rally, with arms, pikes, scythes, spades, and shovels, for the defense of their homes and families. He protested against shelling Charleston August 22, 1863. Ând February 6, 1864, he paid a United States tax on property in Memphis. He assumed supreme command of the rebel "Army of the West" October 17, 1864, and was superseded by General J. E. Johnson February 25, 1865.

Beauregard, a privateer, was captured November 12,

1861.

Beaver Dam, Va., was occupied by Union cavalry, May 3, 1863, and again by Sheridan's forces, May 9, 1864, who destroyed three long trains of cars, the depot,

two locomotives, eight miles of railroad and bridges, and an immense amount of supplies, estimated at 1,500,000 rations; 378 Union wounded and prisoners, about to leave for Richmond, were re-captured.

Beaver Dam Creek, Va.-A body of Union cavalry from Fredericksburg made a descent on the Virginia Central Railroad, at this place, July 20, 1862, destroyed the railroad and telegraph for several miles, and burned the depot, which contained large quantities of commissary and ordnance stores.

Beckwith, Mo., was the scene of a brisk skirmish October 13, 1861.

Bedford, Pa., was occupied by Milroy's rebel forces June 18, 1863.

Belle Boyd, a notorious rebel spy, was captured near Martinsburg, Va., August 29, 1863, and sent to Old Capitol Prison.

Belle Plain, La.-The rebels were defeated in a fight at this place May 21, 1863.

Belle Station, Tenn., was occupied by Burnside in his retreat on Knoxville, November 16, 1863.

Belmont, Mo., battle of, November 7, 1861. Generals. Grant and McClernand, who left Cairo with a force of 2,850 men, landed at Belmont at 8 A. M. Immediately forming in line of battle, they advanced on the enemy's camp, and succeeded, after a stubborn resistance, in driving them for some distance and burning their camp. The Confederates being reinforced, General Grant withdrew his army to the boats. The advance and retreat were covered by the gun-boats Lexington and Tyler.

Benjamin, J. P., Senator from Louisiana, made a strong secession speech in the Senate December 31, 1860, from which body he withdrew February 5, 1861. He was appointed Attorney-General for the Rebel Government, and July 12 of the same year issued his "retaliatory circular.'

Bennett's Mills was the scene of a skirmish September 1, 1861; casualties slight.

Bentonville, Ark., was occupied by Union troops February 20, 1862.

Bentonsville, N. C.-The 20th Corps, General Sherman's army, met the enemy at this place, 26 miles south

west of Goldsboro, March 19, 1865, where their advance was checked until the arrival of the 14th Corps, which held the enemy at bay, when the 17th Corps arrived and flanked the enemy, who left in confusion for Raleigh.

Berlin, Md.-An important bridge was burned by the rebels at this place June 8, 1861. Colonel Geary, with a part of the 28th Pennsylvania volunteers, took possession of the place, and shelled the rebels from their positions September 30.

Berlin, Ohio. (See John Morgan.)

Bermuda Hundred.-General Butler, moving by water from Yorktown, seized this place and intrenched himself May 5, 1864. June 2, a rebel charge was repulsed with severe loss. A short skirmish on February 17, 1865, resulted in a route of the rebels. (See Butler, Grant's report, etc.)

Berrett, Mayor of Washington, D. C., was arrested August 24, 1861, on a charge of treason. He was sent to Fort Lafayette. Upon taking the oath of allegiance, was released September 12.

Berry's Ferry, Va.-In a skirmish at this place May 16, 1863, 16 men of the 1st New York cavalry defeated 22 rebel cavalry, killing 2, wounding 5, and capturing 10 men.

Berryville, Va., was the scene of a skirmish with and capture of a few rebels April 21, 1863. The place was occupied by rebels June 13, after driving out McReynolds. General Wright arrived here July 19, 1864, in his pursuit after Early, and August 10, after some skirmishing, Sheridan encamped here.

Bertie, N. C.-A party, under Lieutenant-Colonel Maxwell, destroyed at this place, Feb. 26, 1864, over $200,000 worth of tobacco, cotton, pork, etc., and brought away many horses, mules, cattle, and wagons.

Bertrand, Mo., was the scene of a skirmish December 11, 1861.

Berwick Bay, La.-At a skirmish near this place March 18, 1863, the rebels were repulsed, with a loss of 12 killed and 20 wounded.

Beverly, Va.-By a forced march, General McClellan captured Colonel Pegram and 600 men at this place