Busy through the day until dark on the subject of promotions, except for a short time at the Cabinet. The promotions will, unavoidably, give...

HON. E. M. STANTON, Sec’y of War: The following appears in the Richmond Dispatch of the 28th:   The fearful state of suspense in which ...

ARRIVAL OF UNION REFUGEES – CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS – DESTRUCTION OF REBEL GUNBOATS AND ARMY STORES – GREAT PANIC IN DIXIE – PICAYUNE BUTLER ...