24, 1494. Newfoundland discovered by Cabot.

25, 1314. Was fought the famous battle of Bannockburn, between the English and Scotch. The latter were led by the renowned Robert Bruce. The English were defeated with great slaughter. 26, 1830. Death of George VI.

JULY.

The word July is derived from the Latin word Julius, the family name of Cæsar, the Dictator, who was born in it. This is usually the hottest month in the year, when "the luxury of cooling shades is peculiarly grateful."

REMARKABLE EVENTS.

1, 1690. The Battle of the Boyne was fought between James II. and William III. and gave a mortal blow to the interests of James.

4, 1776. This the most memorable day in the history of the United States, for on this day, they were declared free and independent colonies. On the same day, 1826, Mr Jefferson, and Mr Adams, who had both been Presidents, died, and in 1830, on the same day, died Mr Monroe the fifth President.

5, 1100. Jerusalem was taken by the Crusaders, and the inhabitants inhumanly slaughtered.

7, 1816. Death of Richard Sheridan, one of the most accomplished of men; he was at once a poet, a prose writer, a dramatist, an orator, and a legislator.

8, 1709. On this day was fought the memorable battle of Pultowa, in which Charles XII. of Sweden was defeated by Peter the Great.

13, 1793. The detestable monster, Marat, was assaulted at Paris by Charlotte Corday, for which crime she was executed.

14, 1789. The Bastile, a most horrid prison in Paris, was destroyed in a few hours by the undaunted citizens. This act is considered as the commencement of the French Revolution.

15, 1815. Napoleon, Emperor of France, taken to St Helena. - Death of Madame de Stael, the same day, 1817. She was a woman of extraordinary powers of mind. Her writings evince a deep acquaintance with human life.

16, 622. The Hegira, or flight of Mahomet from Mecca, took place on this day.

18, 1374. Died at Arqua, in Italy, Francis Petrarch, a very learned writer on poetry, history, and moral philosophy. He is particularly celebrated for his sonnets, most of which were addressd to a beautiful woman of the name of Laura, who resided at Vaucluse. 19, 1588. Defeat of the Spanish Armada.

20, 1620. A general massacre of the Protestants commenced in the Valteline, a fertile valley of Switzerland, and lasted three days.

21, 1796. Death of Robert Burns, who is frequently called the "Ayrshire Ploughman.” He evinced a most extraordinary genius for poetical compositions, and his true and touching pictures of rural life and love will ever be felt and admired.

22, 1704. Gibraltar taken by Sir George Rooke, since which time, it has remained in the possession of the English.

24, 1833. Lisbon taken by Don Pedro.

28, 1790. The navigation of the Forth and Clyde Canal opened. — This forms a communication between the eastern and western seas, on the coast of Scotland. On the 28th of July, 1833, Wm. Wilberforce, died; he made great and successful exertions in the cause of the abolition of Slaves.

29, 1771. Death of Thomas Gray, an admired English poet. He was a man of fine taste, and extensive erudition.

AUGUST.

August was dedicated to the honor of Augustus Cæsar. In this month, the heart of the farmer rejoices at seeing the fruits and products of the earth ripened and gathered for future use.

REMARKABLE EVENTS.

1, 1498. Columbus discovered the continent of America.

2, 1704. The Battle of Blenheim gained by the English over the French and Bavarians, under the command of the Duke of Marlborough.

4, 1598. Death of Cecil, Lord Burleigh. He was, for nearly forty years, minister to Queen Elizabeth, and at his death, was equally regretted by his sovereign and the people.

6, 1651. Birth of Fenelon, the celebrated Archbishop of Cambray. Few names are more revered than that of this good man. His writings contain a great portion of political and moral wisdom.

13, 1521. Capture of Mexico by Cortez, who put the unfortunate monarch Guatimozin, to a cruel death.

14, 1457. The first book was printed on this day by Faust, which act occasioned him great misfortunes. As the process of printing was kept secret by him, he was thrown into prison on suspicion that he dealt with the devil. This gave rise to the ludicrous story of the Devil and Dr Faustus.

15, 1769. Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte at Ajaccio, in Corsica.

16, 1777. The Battle of Bennington, in which the Americans defeated a body of 600 men, under General Baum, and killed and took prisoners nearly the whole detachment.

18, 1803. Death of James Beattie, an ingenious poet and miscellaneous writer. His versification is elegant.

21, 1762. Expired Lady Mary Wortley Montague, a woman of considerable talents. Her letters from Constantinople to Pope and others, are very curious and interesting.

22, 1485. Battle of Bosworth-field, in which the usurper Richard lost his crown and life in fighting against Henry Earl of Richmond.

23, 79. The first eruption of Mount Vesuvius on record. It overturned several cities, and cost Pliny the naturalist his life.

25, 1346. Edward III. obtained a splendid victory over the French, commanded by Philip de Valois. This was called the Battle of Cressy.

26, 55, B. C. Julius Cæsar, the celebrated Roman commander, landed in Britain.

27, 1748. Death of James Thomson, the charm

ing" Poet of the Seasons." He was conspicuous for his writings, and for the qualities of his mind and heart, having never been known to give pain to a human being. 28, 1794. The tyrant Robespierre suffered death at Paris. Great numbers perished during his sanguinary administration.

30, 78. Jerusalem destroyed by Titus.

SEPTEMBER.

September takes its name from septimus, seventh, being the seventh month from March, once regarded as the first month in the year. This is a very pleasant month, the softness and serenity of Autumn prevailing through great part of it.

REMARKABLE EVENTS.

1, 1651. Robinson Crusoe, according to De Foe's story, began his disastrous voyage on this day. In this charming book we are shown what the unassisted energy of a human being can perform.

2, 31, B. C. Battle of Actium, in which Octavius defeated the united fleets of Anthony and Cleopatra. 3, 1191. Richard I. defeated Saladin in the Holy Land.

6, 1620. The Plymouth Pilgrims, 101 in number, sailed from Portsmouth, in England, for America.

8, 1831. Warsaw taken by the Russians after two days' hard fighting. The news of its fall produced a great sensation in Paris, and business was to a considerable degree suspended.

9, 1513. The celebrated Battle of Flodden Field, between the Scotch and English, in which the former were defeated, and their king, James IV. was slain.