The Naval History of the United States

Abbot's fighting history of the American navy — privateers and frigates, the Bon Homme Richard and the Constitution, told battle by battle with the smoke still in the rigging.

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Hull, Jones

DECATUR.

Then came more cheers from the pit; and more than one glazed hat soared over the heads of the audience, and fell on the stage, - a purely nautical substitute for a bouquet. Late at night, the sailors returned to their ship, elated with an ovation the like of which has never since been tendered to the humble heroes of the forecastle or the ranks. hapter war of 1812 125

BAINBRIDGE TAKES COMMAND OF THE "CONSTITUTION." - THE DE-
BAINBRIDGE TAKES COMMAND OF THE "CONSTITUTION." - THE DE-
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