JUNE 28.
1059. Abdullah, founder of the dynasty of the Almoravides, which ruled Africa and Spain during a century, died of a wound received in battle.
1598. Abraham Ortelius, a Dutch geographer, died. He traveled over a considerable portion of Europe, and for his knowledge was styled the Ptolemy of his age.
1632. The original charter of Maryland granted to Cecil, lord Baltimore. The draft being in Latin, the country was called Terra Mariæ, in honor of the queen.
1650. John de Rotron, a distinguished French poet, dramatic writer and magistrate, died. He lost his life by administering to the necessities of the poor at a time of plague.
1675. An attack on the head quarters of king Philip, the celebrated sachem, by a body of the Plymouth colonists, who succeeded in routing the savages.
1681. First general yearly meeting of the quakers in America, held at Burlington, New Jersey.
1700. Thomas Creech, an eminent English translator, died by his own hand.
1734. General Oglethorpe arrived in London from the colony of Georgia, with several Indian chiefs, among whom was Tomo Chichi.
1748. Joseph de Mailla, a French missionary, died at Pekin. His great knowledge of Chinese led to his employment at Pekin, where he became a great favorite with the emperor, at whose request he constructed a map of China and Chinese Tartary, and had it engraved in France.
1776. British under Clinton and admiral Parker made an unsuccessful attempt upon Sullivan's island. The American force was 344 regulars and a few volunteers. The British made the attack in 10 ships, one of which was abandoned and burnt. After the action was over 7,000 balls were picked up.
1778. Battle of Monmouth, between the British under Cornwallis, and the Americans under Washington. Owing to some mistakes on both sides, the action was delayed and the day far spent without much fighting. The Americans were prepared to renew the engagement in the morning, but the British had retreated during the night in great silence. British loss 246 killed, 59 died of fatigue; American loss 142 killed, 160 wounded. The day was excessively hot, and many died of fatigue on both sides.
1785. Treaty of fort Herkimer, between the Oneidas, Tuscaroras and the state of New York.
1794. Battle of Fleurus and capture of chateau de Namur, by the French. The allies lost more than 7000 men killed, and 1500 prisoners. The conquest of the Netherlands was greatly influenced by the result of this battle.
1794. The Poles under Kosciusko, armed with scythes rose upon the Russians at Cracow and defeated the regular troops.
1796. Battle of Renchen; Moreau victorious over the Austrians.
1797. George Keats died; author of Ancient and Modern Rome, a poem, and an account of the Pelew islands.
1802. Thomas Garnet died; an English physician and chemist, and an author on chemistry, &c.
1802. M. Garnerin ascended in a balloon from Chelsea, England, and made an ærial voyage of more than 50 miles at the rate of 70 miles an hour. This was the most memorable ascent in England from the time of Leonardi.
1808. Valencia, in Spain, assaulted by the French under Moncey; they were repulsed with the loss of 1000 men.
1809. First steam boat on lake Champlain, arrived at St. Johns, Canada, from Burlington, Vt. She was 120 feet long, 10 wide, and drew 3½ feet water.
1811. Battle of Tarragona, in Spain; the city carried by the French under Suchet, with horrible slaughter; 10,000 prisoners taken, 384 cannon, 40,000 balls, and 500,000 quintals powder, &c.
1814. United States sloop of war Wasp, 20 guns, Capt. Blakeley, captured in 19 minutes British sloop of war Reindeer, 19 guns, 118 men. British loss Capt. Manners and 24 killed, 42 wounded; American loss 9 killed, 17 wounded.
1815. Commodore Decatur arrived off Algiers with the American squadron.
1815. Russians under Blucher defeated the French at Villers Coterets, took 1500 prisoners and six cannon.
1815. Allies under Colloredo engaged the French near Befort; allies lost 300.
1815. French 8000 strong driven through Chevannes at the point of the bayonet.
1815. General Creneville attacked Carouge, crossed the Arve near Geneva, which was also taken.
1815. Troops of Gen. Bubna passed mount Cenis, one of the loftiest peaks of the Alps, in Savoy.
1815. The head of the bridge of Arly in Savoy carried by assault by the allied Sardinians, Piedmontese and Austrians, with the loss of 1000 men.
1835. Charles Matthews, an eminent English comedian, died, aged 79; author of a monodramatic entertainment called Matthews at Home, which was extremely popular in England and America.
1836. James Madison, 4th president of the United States, died, aged 86. He was distinguished for his great talents and acquirements, for the important offices which he filled, and for his virtues in private life.
1838. Coronation of Victoria celebrated in London with great splendor and parade.
1839. Indian battle in Arkansas between the Ross and Ridge parties of Cherokees; about 50 were killed on both sides, and among them John Ross, head of the Ross party; John Ridge the leader of the other party, having been previously killed. (See [June 10].)
1847. Alexander Hill Everett died at Canton, China. He was some time editor and principal proprietor of the North American Review, and at his death commissioner of the United States to China.
1848. The revolution in Wallachia ended in the flight of the prince and the establishment of a provincial government.
1854. A military insurrection broke out in Spain.
1855. Battle of Rivas, in Central America. Col. Walker arrived in brig Vista and landed his forces and those of Gen. Castillon; but was forced to retire.
1855. Fitzroy James Henry Somerset, baron Raglan, commander of the British forces in the Crimea, died of cholera at Sebastopol, aged 66. He served with Wellington on the Peninsula, and lost his right arm at the battle of Waterloo. During the arduous duties of the campaign in Turkey, he won the confidence of the army by his calmness, quick perception and fortitude, and performed great and brilliant services. He was succeeded by Maj. Gen. James Simpson.