Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 October 1893 — French Events. [ARTICLE]

French Events.

1608. Quebec, in Canada, founded, and the North American colonies begun. 1799.. Bonaparte returned from Egypt, deposed the Council and declared himBelf First Consul. 1800. Passage of the Alps by Bonaparte and astonishing victory at Marengo. 1802. The Peace of Amiens between France, England, Spain and Holland concluded. 1803. The Bank of France established as a Government institution. 1804. The Empire declared: coronation of Napoleon in Notre Dame, the Pope assisting. 1805. Napoleon crowned King oi Italy; another coalition: defeat of allies at Austerlitz. 1806. Campaign against the Prussians ended by the victory of Jena. 1807. The Russians defeated by Napoleon at Eylau. Peace declared. The Milan decree. 1808. Spanish dynasty deposed and Joseph Bonaparte placed upon the throne. Peninsular war begun. 1824/ Death of Louis XVIII. and accession of Charles X. 1821. Death of Napoleon at St. Helena; buried on the island.