William Henry Harrison defeats Van Buren 234 electorial votes to 60. The Union act by the British Parliament unites Upper and Lower Canada but stops short of self-rule. Amistad slaves steer into Connecticut port, where a U. S. court will decide their fate. America has 2,800 miles of canals and 3,300 miles of rails. Dental school in Baltimore.
Polka comes to America.
Oysters canned in Baltimore. McCormick's reaper gets improvements. Grapefruit comes to Florida. First Hereford cattle in New York. A world Anti-Slavery meeting in London displays split in American efforts, some of whom demand inclusion of women's rights.