CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Introductory remarks-Perry's birth-his ancestry-sketch of

the life of his father-his father's family-state of his health

and constitution when a child-early indications of intellect—

observations on that subject-Perry's education—his entry in-

to the naval service of his country.

CHAPTER II.

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Perry's entry on board the General Green, commanded by his

father first cruise of the General Green on the Havanna

station-her subsequent cruises-incident with a British 74--

General Green visited the port of Jacmael-assisted in the re-

duction of that place-Perry leaves the General Green at the

reduction of the navy-sails for the Mediterranean in 1801–

is promoted to an acting Lieutenancy-returns-in 1804, sails

again for the Mediterranean-commencement of differences

between the United States and the Regency of Tripoli-action

between the American schooner Enterprise and Tripolitan

Corsair-Com. Dale sails with a squadron for the Mediterra-

nean-blockades Tripoli―in 1803 another squadron sent out

under Com. Preble-differences with the Emperor of Moroc

co-loss of the Philadelphia-her re-capture by Lieut. Deca

tur-attack upon Tripoli, &c.

P. 23.

CHAPTER III.

The embarrassment of our commerce-the restrictive measures--

employment of the navy in consequence thereof—Perry com

mands a flotilla of gun boats-is transferred to the Revenge-

assists the Diana in distress-loss of the Revenge-declaration

of war-state of the navy at that time-Perry appointed to

command a flotilla of gun boats-is transferred to the Lakes

-capture of Caledonia and Detroit-capture of York-Perry

ordered to superintend the building a fleet at Erie-leaves

there to asssist in the attack upon Fort George-vessels

built at Erie got over the bar—Perry sails with the squadron,

and retires to Put-in-Bay-preceding events of the war upon

the northwestern frontier-General Hull's army—his ivasion

of Canada—the employment of the Indians by the British-

Hull's retreat and capitulation-General Harrison's cam-

paign-defeat of General Winchester-Fort Meigs-Col. Dud-

ley's defeat-gallant defence of Fort Stephenson.

CHAPTER IV.

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Remarks on the vicissitudes of war-Perry arrives with his

squadron off the mouth of Sandusky river-sails and reconnoi-

tres the enemy at Malden, and returns to Put-in-Bay-re-

marks on the repose which preceded the action, and its impor-

lance-particular account of the action of the 10th September

-some incidents and anecdotes-force of the two flects—their

loss-remarks on the victory-the fleet concentrates the troops

at Put-in-Bay-lands them below Malden--the enemy evacu

ates that place-is pursued to Sandwich-thence to the Mora-

vian town on the Thames-the decisive victory at that place,

and capture of Proctor's army-humanity of the Americans

--the troops return to Detroit-Indians sue for peace—provis-

ional government established in the conquered district of Up-

per Canada-Harrison and Perry proceed down the lake to

Buffalo.

p. 127

CHAPTER V.

Remarks on the consequences of the victory of Lake Erie-con-

dition of the north-western frontier at the time Perry arrived

there-its situation when he left it-the scene of the victory-

is calculated to swell its importance, and perpetuate its fume-

the great valley of the St. Lawrence-importance of the acqui-

sition of the Canadas—ample general view of the vast chain of

water communication which drains this great valley—partic-

ular description of Lake Erie and its borders, which were the

scenes of the war—the Indian country in the state of Ohio—

general view of the territory of Michigan, and that vast region

west of lake Michigan, and south of lake Superior—general

view of the north-western districts in Upper Canada, the scene

of the war in that province.

CHAPTER VI.

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The victory of the 10th September, occasions a general rejoicing

throughout the Union-the illumination at Philadelphia-

Perry promoted to the rank of Captain in the navy-He pro-

ceeds from Buffalo to Albany-tribute of respect shewn to him

at that place-proceeds thence to Newport, where he is receiv-

ed with admiration—a gold medal presented to him by order of

Congress-Perry leaves Newport for Washington-public

dinner given him in New-York—also at the seat of govern-

ment-a most splendid entertainment given in honour of him

on his return, at Baltimore-is assigned to command on the

Newport station-public dinner given in honour of him at Bos-

ton-assists a Swedish brig at Newport-visits the eastern coast

-after the capture of Washington, Perry repaired thither-

commanded a battery to annoy the enemy in going down the

river-is at Baltimore at the attack upon that place-is ap

pointed to superintend the equipment of the Java.

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CHAPTER VII.

The Java is brought to Newport-Perry assists in rescuing ship-

wrecked seamen—sails in the Java for the Mediterranean—dif-

ference between the United States and the Regency of Algiers—

hostile proceedings of the latter in 1812-United States declare

war in 1815-Decatur's squadron arrived at Gibraltar in

May, same year-capture of an Algerine frigate and brig-

a negociation follows-a treaty concluded-the squadron pro-

ceeds to Tunis-thence to Tripoli-the ratified copy of the

treaty carried out by the Java-was at first rejected by the

Dey, who became greatly enraged-dispute between Commo.

dore Perry and Captain Heath-another treaty concluded with

the Dey by Commodore Chauncey-Perry in the Java returns

to the United States-duel between Perry and Heath—in 1819,

Perry sails for the Orinoco-incidents of that voyage—re-

marks on the country, government, &c.-proceeds to Port

Spain-his death and burial.

CHAPTER VIII.

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General remarks on the human character-the character of Per-

ry-his public career-his personal services in the action upon

lake Erie-his humanity after the victory-his patriotism and

devotion to the service-his death regarded as a public calami-

ty-public demonstrations of sorrow-the immortality of his

fame.

P. 301

APPENDIX.

Biography of Gen. Pike,

of Capt. Lawrence,

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LIFE

OF

COM. PERRY.

CHAPTER I.

Introductory remarks-Perry's birth; his ancestrysketch of the life of his father-his father's family-state of his health and constitution when a child-early indications of intellect―observations on that subject-Perry's education-his entry into the naval service of his country.

THE Deity, in the infinite wisdom in which he has created all things, seems to have ordered that no individual of the human species, however selfish his character, or insulated his situation, should live wholly for himself. Not only individual wants and dependence, but that necessity, of a participation with others, in those enjoyments which may be considered as most peculiarly belonging to the possessor, the principles of which are implanted in human nature, and which every one feels, tend to give to mankind a social character, and in some measure to weaken individual, and to create an aggregate or common interest among the different mem