SEMPACH

BATTLE OF.—Fought, July 9th, 1386, between the Swi and Leopold, Duke of Austria. The heroic Swi , after prodigies of valour, gained a great and memorable victory over the Duke, who was slain. By this battle they gained their independence, which they po e until this day; and they annually commemorate, with great solemnity, this victory. SERGEANT.—The highest non-commi ioned officer of a company. This word enters into the title of different officers, as sergeant-major, color-sergeant, .