1852. Eugene Levesque died at Paris, aged 81; author of travels in America.
1852. Benjamin La Rochi died at Paris, aged 54; French translator of Shakespeare.
1852. Baron Kemenyi, a Hungarian chief, eminent for his patriotism and exploits in the struggle with Austria and Russia, died aged 53.
1853. Charles W. Morgan, an American commodore, died, aged 63. He was a nephew of Gen. Morgan of the revolution, and distinguished himself in the action between the Constitution and the Guerriere.
1853. Revolution in Mexico; Gen. Arista resigned, and Cevallos elected president ad interim.
1854. The steamer San Francisco, which had withstood a heavy gale, was foundered at sea. Of 700 persons on board 247 had been washed overboard before assistance arrived.
1855. Gen. Castilla defeated Pres. Echenique and entered Lima in triumph.
1855. The entire Victoria bridge across the St. Lawrence, carried away by the ice.
JANUARY 6.
1402. Birthday of Joan of Arc.