November 1, 1861
- Lieut.-Gen.Winfield Scott, Commander of the United States Army, was placed by the President on the retired list of army officers, without reduction of his pay, subsistence, or allowances.
- Major-Gen. George B. McClellan assumed command of the armies of the United States in place of Gen. Scott.
- Rebels under Floyd attempted to capture Rosecrans’ army at Gauley Bridge, Va., but failed, and Floyd only saved himself by a precipitate flight.
- A violent storm overtook the great Union naval and military expedition off the coast of North Carolina, and effected considerable damage.