1814. Pensacola, in Florida, taken by the Americans under Gen. Jackson, who kept possession of it until the Spaniards could obtain a sufficient force to maintain their neutrality from violation by the British.
1836. A great balloon journey from London to Weilburg, in Nassau, a distance of nearly 600 miles, which was traversed in 18 hours. It carried upwards of a ton ballast, besides a quantity of wine and other stores; its greatest elevation was 2 miles.
1837. The press of the Alton Observer, an anti-slavery newspaper, destroyed for the third time at Alton, Illinois, by the mob. The Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy, the editor, was killed, and also one of the mob.
1838. Anne Grant, a Scottish authoress, died, aged 84. She was distinguished for her literary taste and conversational powers. The scene of her American Lady, is laid in the city of Albany.
1842. William McPheeters, a distinguished American divine, and for many years a successful teacher of youth, died at Raleigh, N. C.
1848. Agreeably to an act of the American congress, all the states voted for electors for president and vice-president.
1856. The first marriage of a Hindoo widow was celebrated at Calcutta, the parties being of high rank.
NOVEMBER 8.
532. Pope Boniface II died; his father was a Goth; he was elected to the pontifical office in 530.
1226. Louis VIII (the Lion), king of France, died. He was distinguished for his valor, and waged successful war against the English and other nations. He finally lost the greater part of his army by contagious disease, and perished by it himself.