davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-10-23
FOR SALE.

I n Ia
4 acres of LAND in rhc county OF
Fairfax, on the Little River Turnpike
Road 4 miles from AleXan iria--about
S5 acres is standing in wood and tim.
Ser. The Improvements consis OF .
brick house convenient for a private
family or tavern with a kitchen, stabl, :
Sc. and an excellent we'll o: wat,i
This land will deserve the ,ttentlon o.
any person desirous of owning sue,
property in the vicinity of Alexant.i
1t will be SOLD in one lot or divid.
tn suie purchasers, as jt-contains sew
al beautiful scites Tor Summer Resi-
ence, having view of the river Pato-
nae and part of the town OF Alexan-
ria. Piaiste~ and Clover act we'll on
ne soil. II not previously disposed O,
will he offered for sale to the highest
,idder, Tin lots) on the premises the
2lst of October next, on a credit OF q
and Is months FIR half the purchase,
he same being secured with interes,>
George Summers.
October g. 81
KING ToN, J maica, Jaly y, 1873
Thu ti,intors Of every Newspaper RI;
the rapport Toms of America are
requested to Insert the following No
tice, once every month during the
War; and as soon as e,ce axes
place, all their regular charges for
such insertions shall be paid by ali
Agent at each Po,t:
t. NOTICE..
T~HE SUBSCRIBERS Ike this metho0
OF apprising their Mercantile
Friends throu ghout the United States.
That during the present uohAppy dill.
'ferences between Great Bri ain ana A.
merica, they intend general, to abstain
rom ali communication by letters with
their former correspondents, from pru-
Dental motives applicable to such Co..
RESPONDENTS
They beg leave, however. to inform
all who NAV have balances OF ga es IL
their hands, that orders for the same,
any time during The war, will bc paid
at sight q promptly RENTED accord
ing to directions
Beng Agents lor the principal In
co por ted Insurance Companies, from
the capital of South Carolina, to Wis
casset. in the district Of Maine, there
are Directors In each Office, or Mer-
chants in every town, to whom reie-
renee my be had; should new CORES
ponderts wish to communicate with
the house in Jamaica, or that branch
Of in Bermuda now established at the
port of St George, and conducted by
the Junior Partner. under the firm OF
WILLIAM BANKS, & Co
The utmost attention will be paid to
the orders of gentlemen in America
who my be AGENTS for spanish, Swe-
dish. or other cutral mere hants, trad.
ing unde the Pr nee Regents prooia-
m .tions. with the Islands Of Jamaica
or Bermuda and the safety OF all such
property committed to their charge
may be depended on, provided nothing
j. attempted under the sanction OF such
Proclamatians, contrary to the local
laws of the respective islands, or IN Vi
ola.:op Of existing Rlockades,
Hoseason, Banks & Co.
N. B All Letters, BY Cartels, to and
from Kingston, are opened by the A.
merican Agent for Prisoners OF war,
or sent to him after being opened by
the Commissary Of Prisoners in ame-
rica III. B. x Co.
Aug. 81. isn'r
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-10-23

TIE Farmer When Poiatoe tops
are pretty veil deadenad BY drought or
frost, il is R,ucb the best and most ex.
pedi,ious method Of cleaning them of
by narrowing twice over lenglhwlse
with the rows, rather than pulling them
BY the hand-by lifting the harrow when
fuil--collecting tue trash with rskes and
Carrying it Out with fork the patch
may be well prepared for blowing in
little time.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25,
ILLUMINATION.

In honor of the seventh. and most signal.
nava victory achieved BY the arms of the u
our city was last evening brilliantly illumi.
natcd-and on no fermer occasion has the
gratitude of our citizens tn our naval He.
roes, been manifested with a greater degree
Of zeal and splendor tina in this celebration.
The universal admiration which this upri-
vailed victory has exclted, was manifested
by all classes of citizens, without distinction
OF party opinions or prcjudiccs-all were
anxious to express their greatful sense OF
the honor which this splendid success over
superior force has conferred on the ma
tional CHARACTERISED all were eager to an
plaud the pre-eminent skill and valor by
which 1t had won.
The name of PERRY, appropriately en-
blazoned iu letters of fire, was conspicuous
ly displayed, reminding the beholder of that
heroic decision, which. after having fought
the LAWRENCE, to a wreck and slaueh-
terhouse carried him on board the NIAGARA.
when, seizing as it we're the moment of
inspiration, he pierced tue hostile line, and
wrapt in a Obstructive blaze, compelled
The British Chief to surrender the whole
OF his squadron to superior skill & intrepidty
verifying 10 partthe prediction of the great
Nelson, who said, that Gin The achievements
Of our mani navy, Ire " beheid Dire future
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
NEw.LoNDoN, Sent. %.


BoED PUSH Fourteen deserters from
me Acasta, arrived here on Sunday last
BY their story it appears, that between 10
and o'clock ihat morning, the boat came
along side the frigate for relief guard.
when, by concerted plan as soon as the
oihcers and crew, except two men had left
the boat, - seamen jumped into her, and
pushed off; the centnel Of the gang way be
ing among the number, their design was not
Immediately perceived. They rowed under
The stern, and thus avoided the ships guns :;
orders were given for the centres to FIRE
upon them, which they did, without iDi,lry
and the bold fellows answered with three
cheers, and pulled away for the land The
night was very dark; having approac ned
the shore of Fishers Island, not knowiny.
with certainty where they were, they threw
out their ketch, and remained at anchor
nearly an hour, when they got under way.
rowed down the south side of the island. &
early in the morning got safe into Stoning-
ton, where they were kindly received, took
breakfast, sold the boat and her armament.
pocketed the cash, and proceeded for this
place The boat is fine IL oar barge, with
sails: had on board muskets, 10 cutlasses.
pair OF pistols; with AN ample magazine.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30

against US, and it would afford to the enemy
a subject of rejoicing to find us pursuing a
course OF conduct, only TO be paralIeled by
the tragic sciences of Hampton. Iyet
hope the Information have received upon
this subject may prove erroneous, and that
nv couhtrymen viii still manifest that sa-
cred regard to public faith, which has here
totore characterized the government and
community. But the crisis is so important,
and the subject so interesting in every point
OF view, thatl should have deemed myself
cuipable had l not requested you to direct
your attention toit.
In personal interview with your Excel
lency, could give you many reasons for my
opinions, but as they ought not to be commit
ted to paper, must rest satisfied with ma
king this communication.
am, dear Sir, with great regard,
Your humble servant,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
Alexander Gordon, Esq,
Captain Is. Nj. ship Rather.
NEW Yong. Septemhcr {

BY the steam boat Paragon, which arriv-
ed here yesterday morning from Albany, we
learn that Commodore Chauncey had again
sailed from Sackett's Harbour; that Sir
James l.. Yeo continued at Kingston with
his fleet; and that Gen. Hampton had cross
ed the lines from Cumberland Head, and
entered Canada, with his army.
1--WE learn, since the above pararran nh
was in type, that gentleman arrived here
yesterday morning in the Steam Boat. direct
from Sackett's Harbour, who states, that
Commodore Chauncey has not returned to
Sacketts Haibour; he chased Sir l.. Yeo
into Amherst Bay. The Lady of the Lake
had arrived at Sackett's Harbour to pro,
cure supplies for our squadron, which was
still 6lockadins the enemy's feet in South
Bay.l
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30

decline Of Englaad's maritime ascendancy''s
Where all was splendid. il would be diff
hcult to discriminate the superiority OF taste.
which VAS displayed in the illumination OF
different buildngs-but we should be nm
Just to the gentlemen who superintended
me haHof the Washington Benevolent so.
ciefy, not to notice the very brillian. STYLE
% which 1t was decorated.-Two transnar.
ent portraits Of TEE GREAT father OF
OUR COUNTRY and THE FOUNDER OF HER
NAVAL POWER, were most appropriately
displayed, on the present occasion, in front
OF the Hall, and gave additional interest
ard lustre TO the scene.
ron at Trepoh.-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
FoRr SCANNED, Sept. 10, 1913.

DIX.
Colonel Learned having communicated
your letter of this day to me, l have the
honor to state TO you that no powers YES
ted in me o exchange prisoners of war. or
parole them without the coumiry-rhe OF.
f'cers OF the Boxer who survived the action
are paroled and treated as gentlemen ard
brave men who contended with COURAGE in
very equal contest for victory and glory.
The wounded are in the same hospital with
the wounded OF the Enterprise ard as well
treated. Capt Blyth', body was b. i'ed with
the same honors as the body of Capt. Bur-
rows, and The remains Of tue two brave men
lie near each other. Your prisoners are
treated with humanity and my personal AT,
teation to them will be given to make them
comfortable. witnessed the handsome
treatment of Capt. Gordon to the officers of
the Alexander am proud to say his re-
putation stands high as a humane officer.
and regret tha those officers whom the
fate of war has made PRISONERS, cannot be
permitted to communicate with the fac
this evening.
have the honor to be, sir, your ob't SER
want.
TIC THORNTON.
Marshal of Maine.
Alexander Gordon, Esq.
Captain Is. Nj. ship Rather.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
20 TnE CITIZENS or nALr1monr

W The RICHMOND WASHING,
TON VOLUNTEERS, having lief, yonr
hospfab'e city, cannot reconcile it to their
feelings to be silent when they owe so much
srStitnde to lis inhabitants for their patriot
&c friendship during their short stav Nth
them we ever foDnI your doors thrown o.
pen FOR our RECEIPT IN; Whonthe unweicome
sound oi war shall cease.to asssil this Iard
OF 'lnerty, and honorable peace (Which has
oeen SO honestly sought for) spreads is
wings over our Nnd, and we re.ire 20 our
native homes and domestic scenes, your IN
exampied friendship to the soldier shalt be
a source of greattui recollection and. vhiie
struggling in bloody and barbarous savage
conflict, your safety from the enemy, and
your Prosperity, will be among our mos sin,
cere appeals to God and our country.
G. BRANCH,
On behalf of the " Richmond Hashp7gtoa
pofunteers. "-AMERIcAN.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
PhiiadeLidi1 p. .Segister.
Distribution OF BIBLES

The Bible Society of Nassau Hail IN. u
nave presented to commodore Decatur. sew
enty~hve Bibles, to be distributed amonpss
the squadron under his command &" it beinp
understood by all, that the bibles are to he
the ship's properly" In the correspondence
winch took place upon the subject. the
commodore assured the society of his mot
Cordial cooperation in efTecting their De.
''s"> Bait FED Gag,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
Boston. September ls.-THE YANKEE

PILoI:-A schooner belonging to Maine,
was lately captured on her wav from Sa
lem by Halifax privateer. Two Of the
privateer's crew were put on board, and all
her hands taken out but one young man is
years of age, and the vessel ordered for Ha
iIfax. The young man was placed at the
helm and the next morning being very fog
gy, he steered her directly into 1Eachias
hGrDOr' and before the Englishmen discover
ed the tr ok, they were hailed ny the reve-
nue. boat which Immediately made change
in their Position.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
BALr1Mnn Sen o.

Yesterday. at 10 o'clock, federal sa-
iu'e was tirsd from Fort M'Henry, by or
der otmajor Armstead-and, Feu,lc lie
on Federal Fill, by the regiment of ar,,.le-
ry m consequence of the glorious news
from Lake Erie. Last night there was
geuer u rejoicing, and the City was spIen.
didly ILLUMINATED.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30

made his enemies; and regret that my tiu =
ty will totally forbid compliance with his
request, for an interview with the officer OF
the Boxer.
have the honor TO be,
Sir, your ob'dt. servant.
ID. LEARNED,
CT. Cdmd'k
.flerander Gordon. Esq.
CAPTAIN Of His Britannic 1E9jeaty's
shin Rather.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
PoRTLAND. Sent I.

On Monday last, the British sloop of war
RATHER, with two other armed vessels of
smaller size. appeared off our port, and the
Rather stood in near the shore to the land
with white flag at her fore top gallant
mast head. Soon after boat from her
bearing flag proceeded to Fort Scanned.
with heutenent, who presented the follow
ing note from captain Gordon to Colonel
Learned: This. with the Colonel's reply
and the letter of the Marshal. we have so.
iicited tor publication, that the public may
judge ofthe motive
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
LEXINGTON, September II.

About 500 Potawatomies, who have fought
with the British during the war, have pro-
posed to join Gen. Harrison.
1t is rumored that 1000 Northern Indians
nave lett the British and returned to their
homes.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
Another Yalua5lc .dyviyal from Frooc,.

.4nOther Yalua5ie .d,rival from France.
Yesterday arrived at this por,, the fine
letter of marque schooner Pilot. Stafford. in
80 days from Bordeaux, with a full CARGO of
silk goods and wine, 10 the order of Lemuei
Taylor, and Smith and Buchanan, of Balti-
more.
The Pilot sailed from Bordeaux on the
24lh OF August, a,sl does not bring SO late
dates from Paris as we received by the
Grampus.
Capt. Stafford informs us, that ii was re-.
ported at Bordeaux, the French feet at
Rochfort, consisting of six 74's and ten fri
gates, had received orders TO sail, and were
nearly ready to leave the port, bound, it was
reported, to America.
Capt. Stafford is the bearer of dispatches
IRON our Consul at Bordeaux to the Score
tary of State.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
ONE OF MANY.
COMMODORE RODCERs

The ship Laguira, has arrived at New
port, in 40 days from Lisbon. About sis.
days previous to sailing, the Conus 80, Nvr.'
tie 20, and another sloop of war, arrived
from Cadz, and brought report that Com
modore Rodgers was on that coast in con.
sequence, the Stately Ct, Magicienne and
Galatea lriSates, So, Immediately sailed in
pursuit OF him.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
WIN. HENRY HARRISON.

ITO III tttltHCy N j. NIeigS.
+. ). have been enformed that the man
whose wife was killed near to Piqua asserts,
that he knew the Indian who killed her to
be Delaware. There are persons now
here who were at Brownstown, when her
scalp was brought in by party Of the Pro
phet's Indians.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
His Britrannic Majesty's Ship Rather.
off Portland, 18th Sept. 1913.
SIR

SIR,
Having during the time that have
been on tins station, released and sent into
portland many American subjects. made
prisoners bv ms majesty's ship under INV
command and having released on parole
the captain, officers and crew of the armed
Snip A'eXander taken on your coast. in Nav
last, have been induced to send in fae
It truce, i'll the hope thar the surviving Off
GERS and crew Of his majesty's late gun brig
Boxer may be sent out to me, either in ex
change Tor the captain and crew of the A.
ieXauder, whose parole have sent in b,
the oficer in charge of this letter. or in e-.
chang for The same number of officers and
men Of the late u. States ship Chesap,ake
which shall be regularly ratified by the
proper authorities, on the Admiral at Hall
tax receiving the Intelligence. Should this
request not be complied with, motives of
humanity 70 the friends Uf the survivor. will
J trust, induce YOU to suffer the bearer To
have communication with the late officers of
the Boxer. 10 order to ascer; am the name.
of those who nave faicr in this unequal Con
fiict.
have the honor 10 be,
Sir, your obedient humble servant
ALEX. GORDON, Capt.
The Commandant of the
Garrison at Portland.
FORT SCANNED, 18th Sept. 1918.
DIR,
have received your communication by
the officer bearing your flag. In answer, I
can only observe, that have no authority
vested in nc to treat upon an exchange of
prisoners the sole power for which is vest
ed IN the connssary Gen. Of Prisoners, Of
War, at Washington. Tie men taken in his
Ms. brig Boxer, have been sent TO Boston,
except the wounded, who are attended by
their own Physician. under The direction OF
their own officer, aud you may rest assur
ed that every thing will be furnished them
that can contribute to their comfort. The
puilteness aud humanity, with which Capt.
Gordon has treated those, whom the fortune
OF war has thrown into his power, 1 trust
viii be remembered with respect for his cha
raCterJ even by those whom war may have
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30

A letter has been received by the schoo
ner Grampus, from Bayonne, by gentle
man IN this city, which states. that on the
18th OF August. Marshal Soult attacked the
ntrenchment of Lord Wellington, at A in
the morning and, after an obstinate battle.
which lasted till in the afternoon, he put
the British army to Eight, took their artille
nv Killed Zoo men, and took 1000 prison
ers. The Province of Biscay was free of
British. The head quarters Of Lord Wei
hngton were removed to Burgos, and Mar
shall Soult's were at Ponborbo.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-30
Postscript to The Nezu london Gazette Of
WedneSddy.

Last evcnining, considerable alarm was
excited from report having being circula.
ted that several hundred men from the
British feet, had landed at Mill Stone Point.
miles from this place. After considera
BILE hustle it was a.certamed that small
body OF Marines were landed on Two Tree
Island, near Mill Stone.
1t is reported that the Valiant ha, been
aground off Goshen Reef for two DAYS past.
She has during that time appeared to be
stationary.
The London Courier of Aug ID, states.
that the privateer Matilda, Of Philadelphia.
which had been captured by the Lion of
London, was afterwards captured by the
U. 5. sloop Of war Argus, and again captur-
ed by the British f1gate Revolutionaire, and
ordered for Plymouth.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-05-18
NEWBURYPORT, May Z

Arrived, brig Adeline, Potte'. 40 days
from Cadiz Was boarded last Sunday
N the edge ofthe Banks, by the NyGpbe
Gigate end permitted to proceed. No
news. Passenger, Capt. Barrett, late Of
tie ship Mary, OF Boston, sold at Ca
dig.
Schooner Spruce, Lunt, 6 davs from
New York. Saw al, English armed brig
supposed the Sir John Sherbroc Ike and
a small schooner supposed tender, on
Tuesday morning off Cape-Ann.
Brig Nerrimack. Francis S. days
i,em Cadiz. Sailed from Cadiz March
81, 10 CO. with several ssil Of lAmeri-
cans, names unknown. April 4, lat. So,
long. IL, was boarded by the privateer
Globe, of Baltimore, Richard Moon,
commander, Informed that on the s4th
March, had severe engagement with
an Algerine ship Of IA guns, and had 2
men severely wounded. Spoke nothing
more On the passage.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-05-18
TUESDAY, MAY IS
Joseph Vaudeville.


eorner of K1sg u Fairfar-streefs'
OFFERS FOR SALE,
sr wRoLESALE IND Rs9AIL,
Tcas--gunpowder, Inn
i7osr. chests periai, hyson, hyson skim
50 boxes young hyson S souchons
10000 lbs. green and white Coffee
$4,000 lbs. loaf and lump Sugars
los hhds} New Orleans & MuscoVaa"
$50 bbis Sugars
1000 lbs Pepper
70 hhds rc.ailing Mo!asses =
s,plpes, s half pipes and & or casks l.
Madeira
S pipes Sicily Madeira
Is, or. casks old Sherry
6 do genuine old Port
"a pipes Red Catalonia
80 cases choice Claret
2 hntts, IL half pipes Malaga
S pipes, half pipes and 20 qr. casks
Teneriffe
Is pipes real Cognac Brandy
pipes Gin
80 guncheons West-India Rum
Is puncheons and 40 bbls New England
Rum
10 bbls. Peach Brandy
Is do. Whisky
500 gallons Old do.
5 hhds. Cherry Bounce
so dozen Hibberts Old London Brown
Stout
20 bales Cotton
600 ID Bengal Indigo
800 ID Bright Nader
6ooo ID. Goshen & Rhode .l.landCheese
5oI bush. ground alum Salt
Mace, Nutmees, Cloves, Cassia, Pr
men,o, race and ground Ginger.Cayenne
Pcpper, Almonds, Chocolate, Rice Peas,
Barley, Mustard, Oil in bottles and TASKS,
Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Glauber
Salts, Bark, Secuted White and Brown
Soap, Spermaciti mould and dipped Can
dies, maccauba, rsppee and scotchSnuffs,
che wing tobacco, Starch, Fig Blue, Salt
Peere, Arnotte, Alum, Coppcras, Brim
stone. Ganpowder, patent Shot, F!ints,
Hafrpowder, Siftsrs, Cigars, Demijohns,
Wrapping Paper and Tw;ne, Corks,
Bed Cords, Leading Lines, Traces, sc.
S<c.
". B. So bushels fresh zOarranted
CLOVER SEED.
March s.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-05-18

vice Of her ssas,sn is neither novel or
peculiar. The doctrine Of allegiance,
for which she contends, is common 10
all the governments Of Europe. France
a. well as Englsnd, has maintained it
for centuries. Both nations claim in
time of war, the services OF their Sub.
.iects. Both, by DEGREES, forbid their
entering into foreign employ. Both re-
Cal them by proclamation.
The tight Of impressing our own sea-
men. when found on board Amsrican
ships, is only renewal OF the right of
search-and thi. Mr.. Madison has in
his ufHcial paper disputed also. for he
says, +" our flag. like the sell We inherit
must secure all thct sail vnaer H." Yet
this principle of tbs right OF search has
been repeatedly admi,ted BY Amesica,
il, her negotiations, notoHly viii, Great
Britain, but with France, IN alliance aith
wham she now attempts to snhvert i
Tn 18th article of the treaty OF anity,
commerce and navigation, between G,
Britain and America dated 18th OF No.
yem5er 1874, establishe. the right OF
search upon the high seas-the i4'h ar
ticIe conhscatcs enemy's property; and
the 9Th article regulates the mode Of
search Bnt as if 10 leave America
without a shadow of excuse III tie pre-
sen, case, the 9th article Of the conveD,
ton between her and France, dated No
vember the l4sh, 1888, admits the right
Of reclining seamen, WHO may desert
from the ships ofthe respective nations
and binds each powerto deliver them
up on being clained-so that, whether
America mcars 10 coHtend the night OF
search generally. Tor enemies goods
contraband Of war, or merely against the
particular right of Great Britain reclaim.
ing her own scamen, size .tands self
condemned by her own existing treaties
as well as by the law of nations.
Even one Of the senators OF The Unit.
ed States is with US On the peint, for he
says, that Grea, Britain never contend
ed tor right to impress American sea-
men. The right she cIaims is to take
her own Subjects found in our mercan.
tile vessels. She exercises this right In
relation to her own private vessels =
This right she never will, nor can, give
up"
The ground and principle ofthe war.
as now exhibited by the American go
vernmcnt is plainly and incontss'ibly
this
America is at war with Great Britain
for the liberty of Withdrawing British
subjects from the allegiance they o"eto
their native country, and
Great Britain is at war with America
for the maintenance of her undoubied
right to the services Of her own sub.
lects.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-05-18
PHILADELPHIA, May IS.
look ONT.

We understand Commodore Muir.
ray received an Express yesterday
afternoon, stating that the BTitish
Squadron in our Bay had pat to ~.
1t is possible. the British naval
forces on the coast are concentrating
for desperate attack on some Of
our fortified ports.