” 24—A storm of unprecedented severity raged on the coast of British America, and, at the same time, on the coast of Mexico. More than 100 vessels were destroyed in and near the gulf of St. Lawrence. Some populous islands were quite laid waste. 176 sailing vessels and 12 steamers were lost in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sept. 15—The propeller Ironsides foundered in Lake Michigan. 31 lives lost.
The Patrons of Husbandry organize about this time at the rate of near 1,000 granges a month.
In this month commenced a most serious financial panic at New York, that spread over the whole country.
Oct. 26—J. C. Heenan, the prize fighter, died on the Union Pacific R. R.
Nov. 6—Gen. Sickles, U. S. Minister to Spain, telegraphs to Washington the capture of the Virginius by the Cubans.
” 8—Stephen R. Mallory, former Sec. of the Confederate Navy, died, aged 63.
” 19—John P. Hale, of N. H., a statesman of some celebrity, died.
” 22—The steamship Ville du Havre run into and sunk by the Loch Earn in mid ocean. 226 lives lost.
” 27—Richard Yates, ex-U. S. Senator and ex-Governor of Illinois, died at St. Louis, aged 55.