1831.
Jan. 10—The King of the Netherlands, being accepted as arbitrator of the northern boundary between the United States and the British Possessions, by the two governments, decides the question in our favor.
July 4—James Monroe, ex-President of the U. S., died, aged 73.
Oct. 1—A free trade convention meets at Philadelphia.
” 26—A tariff convention meets at New York. There were over 500 delegates. It was the absorbing political topic of the time.
1832.
April 1—The Black Hawk war breaks out by the attack of the Winnebagoes, Sacs, and Foxes from the west bank of the Mississippi on the settlers in Illinois, under the Indian chief, Black Hawk.
” 2—The Creek Indians sell all their lands east of the Mississippi river to the U. S.
May 5—A commercial and boundary treaty concluded with Mexico.
” 27—A new ratio of representation based on the 5th census gives one member of Congress to 47,700 inhabitants.