1807. Niesse, a Prussian fortress in Silesia, taken by the French under Jerome Bonaparte, with 3,000 prisoners, and about 300 cannon.
1811. William Eaton, an American general, died; celebrated for his heroic achievements in the expedition against Tripoli, 1798.
1813. Action between the United States frigate Chesapeake, 36 guns, Capt. Lawrence, 2 days out from Boston, with a raw crew, and British frigate Shannon, 38 guns, and a picked crew. The Chesapeake was captured, with the loss of Capt. Lawrence and 146 killed and wounded, British loss 84.
1815. Alexander Berthier, a distinguished French officer, killed. He served in America during the revolutionary war, and afterwards signalized his talents and bravery under Bonaparte, who placed unlimited confidence in him.
1832. Thomas Sumter, a distinguished officer of the revolution, died, aged 97.
1833. Rene Savary, duke of Rovigo, died; one of the ministers of France under Bonaparte.
1833. Oliver Wolcott died; a statesman under Washington, and 10 years successively governor of Connecticut.
1833. Cholera broke out at Lexington, Ky., number of deaths to August 1st, 502.
1835. Otho, king of Greece, his minority having ended, ascended the throne at Athens, with appropriate ceremonies.
1839. Port Gibson, Miss., destroyed by fire.