A tropical hurricane almost made a direct hit on Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. Estimates were that more than 10,000 dwellings in the city and the area surrounding it were destroyed. (By John Osborne)

Violent weather, including gale strength winds across Lake Michigan, brought heavy losses in life and property, especially to the lake's shipping traffic. (By John Osborne)

A deadly earthquake was felt throughout the eastern Mediterranean. The Greek Islands were particularly effected, with loss of life serious in Corfu, more than a hundred dead on Rhodes, while on Crete 538 people were killed and 6,512 buildings destroyed. (By John Osborne)

Deadly riots marred the municipal election in Baltimore, Maryland. Nine men were killed or die from their injuries and more than eighty were wounded. (By John Osborne)

The American filibuster William Walker, having taken control of Nicaragua during the summer, had his new government repeal Nicaragua's laws abolishing slavery in the country. (By John Osborne)

At their two day national convention in Baltimore, Maryland, the Whigs nominated Millard Fillmore and Andrew J. Donelson as candidates for president and vice-president. (By John Osborne)