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day. But Macdonough in this battle won a higher 

 fame than any other commander of the war, British 

 or American. He had a decidedly superior force 

 to contend against, the officers and men of the two 

 sides being about on a par in every respect; and 

 it was solely owing to his foresight and resource 

 that we won the victory. He forced the British to 

 engage at a disadvantage by his excellent choice 

 of position; and he prepared beforehand for every 

 possible contingency. His personal prowess had al 

 ready been shown at the cost of the rovers of Tripoli, 

 and in this action he helped fight the guns as ably 

 as the best sailor. His skill, seamanship, quick eye, 

 readiness of resource, and indomitable pluck are 

 beyond all praise. Down to the time of the Civil 

 War he is the greatest figure in our naval history. 

 A thoroughly religious man, he was as generous 

 and humane as he was skilful and brave; one of 

 the greatest of our sea-captains, he has left a stain 

 less name behind him. 



BRITISH LOSS. 



Name. Tons. Guns. Remarks. 



" 



Magntt, 187 12 Burnt by her crew. 



Black Snake, 30 i Captured. 



Gunboat, 50 2 



So 3 



Confiance, 1,200 37 



Linnet, 350 1 6 



Chubb, 112 II 



Finch no n 



9 vessels, 2,189 1O 3 



