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 Uniou 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.

Colton 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, 18€2. 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, 1332.

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, 1832. 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 as a strong defensive position by the Confederate General Hardee, November, 1862.

Fair View Mountain, Washington county, Md.Brought into notoriety by the raid into Pennsylvania by the rebel cavalry under Stuart, October, 1862. Ield 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 neigh borhood.

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, 1802. Confederates driven from their position.

Front Royal Gip, 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.

Garnett'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, Decem

ber, 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 McClel lan'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 dur ing 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 Gene ral Sigel since September, 1862.

Maryland Heights, Washington county, M.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, Ma -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 cong Western Virginia.-The locality of a reconnoissance of a portion of General Cox's forces, November 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 posBession 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.

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 Mor gan'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, No

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 Gene ral 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 Potomac, October 31, 1862, without resistance.

Shawnee Mound, Henry county, Central Missouri. The locality of a Confederate camp in De cember, 1861, routed and destroyed by General Pope.

- Shuler's Hill, near Alexandria, Fairfax county, Va.-The locality of Fort Ellsworth, which was built by the Union troops during the early part of the war, and has been held by them ever since. Short Hills, Loudon county, Va.-Noted as a military camping ground during McClellan's advance of October, 1862.

Shorter Hill, Va.-Noted for a skirmish between the Unionists and the Confederates, July 28, 1861. Shenandoah Valley, Jefferson, Clarke, Page, and Warren counties, Va.-This valley has been noted during the whole war. General Patterson led the Union troops up it against the Confederate General Johnston in July, 1861, fought several skirmishes, and finally retired. General Banks occupied it during the spring and summer of 1862, and made his brilliant retreat along it from Jackson's attack at Front Royal, down to and across the Potomac. He subsequently, when reinforced, retraced his steps and partially cleared it of the Confederates, until the defeat of General Pope and the advance of General Lee necessitated its evacuation, September, 1862. General McClellan reconnoitred the valley, October, 1862, to ascertain the Confederate force therein, and ascertained that they had taken up a strong position. He then began occupying all the gaps leading easterly from the valley, November, 1862.

Slaughter's Mountain, near Culpepper, Culpepper county, Va.-Noted for the gallant defence made by General Banks's forces against the Confederates, August 9, 1862. A drawn battle.

Snicker's Gap, Blue Ridge, running from London to Clarke county, Va.-First reconnoitred by General Pleasonton's cavalry, October 22, 1862, afterwards taken possession of by General Conch's corps of the Army of the Potomac, November 2, 1862, after a brief resistance.

South Mountain and Gap, running between Frederick and Washington counties, Md.-Made famous by the battle of that name between the Union troops of McClellan's command and part of General Lee's Confederate forces, September 14, 1862. The latter retreated, while the former moved further North.

Stewart's Hill, Va.-One of the look-out points of General McClellan's forces on the Peninsula. Sugar-Loaf Mountain, Montgomery co., Md.— Held by the Confederates for a short time, but recaptured and taken possession of by General McClellan about the 10th of September, 1862. He used it as a reconnoitring position.

Summerset Knob, Hart county, Ky.-At this point, near Munfordsville, Colonel Willich's German regiment nobly defended the passage of the Green River against the Confederates, December, 1861. The Confederates were driven off, and the knob became the site of a Union camp.

Surry Gap, Shenandoah Valley, Va.-One of the

gaps that were taken possession of by General Banks, during his occupation of the valley in the spring of 1862.

Thornton's Gap, Blue Ridge, between Page and Rappahannock counties, Va.-Noted as a pass by which the Confederates entered and left the Shenandoah Valley from the direction of Culpepper, during the whole war. Through this gap General Shields made his dash to Luray, as a feint to cover his movement into the Piedmont Valley, May, 1862.

Thoroughfare Gap, Piedmont Valley, running from Prince William to Fauquier county, Va.Particularly noted during the campaign of Gene ral Pope, August, 1862, and often mentioned dur ing the whole Virginia campaign of 1862. Held by General Sigel, October and November, 1862.

Underwood's Hill, Bowling Green, Warren co., Ky-Fortified by the Confederates during their first advance into the State, and evacuated when General Mitchel advanced on the works, February 14, 1862. Now held by Union troops.

Upton's Hill, Fairfax county, Va.-This hill, commanding a view of the national capital, was at one time in the possession of the Confederates, but was retaken by General McClellan's troops, fortified, and held as a defensive position, 18€2.

Vernon, Mount, Fairfax co., Va.-The locality of Washington's tomb, and held as sacred ground by both belligerents.

Vernon, Mount, Lawrence county, Mo.-Several times noted during the war. First, previous and subsequent to the battle of Wilson's Creek, where General Lyon fell, August, 1861. Next. during General Frémont's chase after Price, November, 1861. Then, during General Curtis's southwest campaign, spring of 1862. And again, during General Schofield's campaign in the same vicinity, September and October, 1862.

Washington, Mount, Bullitt county, Ky.-The locality of a skirmish between the Confederates and General Buell, October 3, 1862.

Webb's Hill, Bowling Green, Warren county, Ky.-Fortified by the Confederates, and evacuated on the approach of General Mitchel's forces, February 14, 1862.

Wilson's Creek Volley, Green co., Southwestern Missouri.-Famous for the battle in which General Lyon fell, August 10, 1861.

Wilson's Gup, Taylor county, Ky.-Said to be one of the points towards which General Bragg retreated after the battle of Perryville, October, 1862.

Yellow Bluff, St. John's River, Fla.-A stronghold of the Confederates up the St. John's River, against which General Brannan sent an expedition in October, 1862. No definite result.

Zollicoffer's fortified heights, Pulaski co., Ky.— Certain heights near Mill Spring and south of Somerset were fortified by General Zollicoffer, and would have been impregnable except by siege, but were lost by Zollicoffer's prematurely advancing on the Union troops under Thomas.