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Rh Debats." and utter 1815 he founded several Ro- man Catholic and royalist magazines. In IN:H he revisited his native land, but he went afterward to the United States, explored the country for two years, and then visited most of the West Indies. 1 1 i> works include "Tableau historique et pittoresque which attracted much attention (2 vols., 1835) ; and "Journal de voyage" (2 vols., 1836).

SAJOUS, Charles Enchariste, physician, b. in Paris, France, 13 Dec., 1852. He came to this country at the age of nine years, was educated by private tutors, and, after attending lectures in the medical department of the University of Califor- nia and at Jefferson college, Philadelphia, received his diploma in 1878. Remaining in Philadelphia, he soon obtained a lucrative practice among the French residents of that city. He was made pro- fessor of anatomy and physiology in the Wagner free institute of science, and lecturer on diseases of the nose and throat in the Philadelphia school of anatomy. Having made this class of diseases his specialty, Dr. Sajous became clinical chief in the throat department of Jefferson college hospi- tal, and finally lecturer in the college proper, which post he now (1898) occupies. He became widely known early in his career through his inven- tive ability, and has devised numerous instruments that are extensively used in his specialty. Dr. Sajous is an honorary and corresponding mem- ber of a large number of American and foreign medical societies, and has received several deco- rations from foreign governments. His contri- butinns to professional literature include numer- ous articles in medical journals, and two works, " Curative Treatment of Hay Fever '" (Philadel- phia, 1885) and " Diseases of the Nose and Throat '' (1886). In 1888 he edited and brought to a suc- cessful issue one of the largest medical works of the time, the "Annual of the Universal Medical Sciences," having for its object to collate the pro- gressive features of the medical literature of the world, and collect information relating to medi- cine in uncivilized countries. In this he was as- sisted by sixty-six associate editors.

SALA, George Augustus Henry. English journalist, b. in London. 24 Nov., 1828; d. in Brighton, 8 Dec., 1895. His father was an Italian and his mother a native of the West Indies. The son was educated for an artist, but embraced the literary profession, becoming a contributor to magazines. In 1863-'4 he was the American correspondent of the London "Telegraph." He published many books, including "America in the Midst of War" (London, 1805) and "America Revisited" (1882).

SALABERRY, Charles Michel d'lnimberry de. Seigneur de Chambly et de Beaulac, Canadian soldier, b. at the manor-house of Beauport, Lower Canada. 19 Nov., 1778: d. in Chambly, 26 Feb., 1829. His father, descended from a noble family, was a legislative councillor in Canada, and placed his four sons in the army, Charles being the only one that attained distinction. He entered the British service when young, and served for eleven years under Gen. Prescott in the West Indies, was present at the capture of Martinique in 1785, and accompanied Gen. de Rottenburg in the WalchHVII expedition as aide-de-camp. When recalled to Canada, he commanded the Voltigeurs, and became also one of the chiefs of staff of the militia. Lale in 1812 he and his Voltigeurs, to- gether with M. D'Escharabault's advance-guard, were atlaclved at. Lacolle by 1.400 men of Gen. Dearborn's army, who were forced to retreat. Sub- sequently He Salaberry's corps participated in the battle of Chrysler's Farm, which also was disas- trous I" tin 1 American-. He afterward attacked Gen. Wade Hampton's forces at Four Corner-, on the Odeltown route, when Hampton decided to join Dearborn by taking the route leading to Chateau- guay. De Salaberry, anticipating such a movement, ascended the left bank of the river and took up advantageous positions and established lines of de- fence. On 25 Oct., Gen. Hampton, with 3,501) men, advanced against the British defences, and with 1,500 men attempted to turn the position, leaving in reserve the remainder of his troops. De Sala- berry, warned of this movement, placed himself in the centre of the first line of defence, leaving the second in charge of Lieut.-Col. MacDonell. The Americans were foiled in all their efforts, and De Salaberry 's men poured in a deadly fire upon the Americans, when Gen. Hampton ordered a rein MI. This action was regarded as so important in Great Britain that a gold medal was struck commemo- rating it, and De Salaberry received the order of the Bath. He subsequently entered political life, and became a legislative councillor in 1818.

SALAS, Mariano (sah'-las). Mexican soldier, b. in the city of Mexico in 1797; d. in Guadalupe, 24 Dec., 1867. He entered the army in 1813 as cadet of the Puebla regiment, serving under the Spaniards till 14 May, 1821, when he pro- nounced for the plan de Iguala, and was promot- ed captain byMi- ramon. After- ward he fought under Santa- Anna against the Spanish in- vasion of Bar- radasin 1829, in I In' campaign of Texas in 1836, being promoted colonel, and in 1839 brigadier for his services against the Federal chief, Mejia. In 1844 he was appointed commander of the district of Mexico, and remained faithful to Santa-Anna in the revolution of 6 Dec., 1844, losing his place in consequence. After the fall of Herrera in January, 1846, Salas was reappointed commander and deputy to the congress, but on 4 Aug. he headed a revolt in favor of Santa-Anna, and took charge of the executive as provisional president. When Monterey capitulated to Gen. Zachary Taylor. 24 Sept., 1846, Salas was active in preparing troops and supplies for the army that was to march to the north under Santa-Anna, and, when the latter was elected president, Salas delivered the executive on 24 Dec. to the vice-president, Gomez Farias. In May. 1S47. he was appointed second in command of the Army of the North in San Luis. With it he participated under Valencia in the actions of Contreras and Churubusco, where he was taken prisoner, and, refusing to be paroled, he was released only after the peace of Guadalupe Hidalgo. He was appointed commander of Queretaro and president of the supreme military court, and in 1853 was one of the principal supporters of the dictatorship of Santa-Anna, who made him commander-in-chief of the