Index. 6i5 of Cairo, Mch. 14, 1862. The Federals, 20,000, were commanded by Gen. Pope; the Confederates, a much smaller num- ber, by Gen. McCown. The latter retired at night with small loss. Federal loss, 51. New Orleans, La.: Defenses of, referred to, 310. Evacuation of, instructions to offi- cers regarding, referred to, 240. New Orleans, La., Capture of. The city of New Orleans was attacked by the Federals, with a fleet under com- mand of Admiral Farragut, in April, 1S62. The forts protecting it were Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip. It was de- fended also by an ironclad ram, Manas- sas, and a floating battery, the Louisiana, commanded by Commodore J. K. Mitch- ell. The Federal fleet consisted of 6 sloops of war, 16 gunboats, and 21 schoon- ers. The bombardment was continued for several days. On May 1 the Federals occupied the city. Loss of life light on each side. Proceedings of court of inquiry re- garding, transmitted, 457. Newbern, N. C, Capture of. A battle at Newbern, Craven County, N. C, Mch. 14, 1S62. The Federals were commanded by Gen. Burnside. They as- saulted the Confederate works and cap- tured the city, many of the Confederates retreating. Federal loss, about 100 killed and 470 wounded ; Confederate loss, killed, wounded, and prisoners, about 2,500. Referred to, 212. Newspapers: Act authorizing free mailage of, to soldiers vetoed, 556. Joint resolution in regard to ex- emption of editors and employees of, vetoed, 465. Nominations, Executive: Communication correcting mis- takes in, transmitted, 259. Constitutional powers of Executive and Senate regarding, discussed, 388. Reasons for making certain, trans- mitted, 392, 448. Renomination of certain officers, advice of Senate regarding ne- cessity of, requested, 246. Nominations, Executive (Continued): Return of, requested, 148, 241, 537. Special session message regarding, 134- Norfolk, Va.: Evacuation of, instructions to offi- cers regarding, referred to, 240. Martial law in, proclaimed, and or- ders regarding, 219. Norfolk, Va., Surrender of. The Confederates were in occupation of Norfolk, Va., in 1861. May 10, 1^2, an expedition was sent by the Federals, under Gen. Wool, from Fortress Monroe to attack the city. The Confederates withdrew, and the city was surrendered. North Anna, Va., Battle of. A battle at North Anna, Va., north of Richmond, May 23, 1S64. The Federals were commanded by Gen. Grant; the Con- federates, by Gen. Lee. After heavy fighting, the Federals were repulsed, with a loss of over 1,600 killed and wounded. North Carolina : Admission of, into Confederacy re- ferred to, 117. Contemplated, 98. Appropriation to pay claims of, for supplies furnished troops recom- mended, 304. Appropriation to refund excess of war tax paid by, recommended, 239- Commissioner of, on subject of ad- mission of, into Confederacy ac- credited to Confederate States, 98. Confederate Constitution adopted by, 117. Conscript law in, enforcement of, referred to, 387. Exempts in, referred to, 3S3. Conspiracy in, discussed, and rec- ommendations regarding, 49S. Landing of Federal troops on coast of, referred to, 129. Legislative action of, referred to, 347- Military operations in, 298, 44S. Troops of, resolutions of thanks ten- dered, 422, 424, 427, 430, 432, 479,
