Indiana State sentinel., 1851-07-10
Translated from the Journal du Hsvre, March 2s.l
The Remains of John Paul Jones.

We lately announced that the United States frigate
st. Lawrence, which conveyed to London the arti-
cles Of American industry destined for the universal
exhibition, had also commission to take back to the
United States the remains of Commodore Paul Jones,
now buried at Paris.
On that occasion is reported an anecdote aboutthis
celebrated man, who was the Daguay- Irouin of the
New World.
1t was in l779, during the war of Independence
thanks to the silfu temerity of his manoeuvre, and
10 the superior sailing of his rigae-hat Paul Jones
had happily reached the port of Brest He had es-
capped the English cruisers who surveyed Plroise,
and desired to be revenged intrepid sailor for
the immense losses that he had inflicted upon their
navy and their commerce.
Paul Jones received in first military port
with the distinction due to his rank, and above all,
to his high reputation, justified by celebrated
tons. When his mission--which was To agree with
the French military authorties-had been accom-
plished, he fixed the day of his departure.
The night before he went to the coffee-house OF
La Domepie, where all the marine officers used TO
reunite. All admired the brave American captain;
some of them were jealous of him.
A general conversation followed; they spoke of
the dangers that Paul Jones to meet in trying to
escape, for second time, superior forces which eX-
pected him a sure prey. A young lieutenant of
marine, proud of great name, seemed to seek to
attack him by illusions, first veiled but which, en-
couraged by the cold dignity with which Paul Jones
received them, degeneraed soon positive provo
cation.
The American hero lost nothing of his self-posses-
sion, which was one of the principal traits of his
character.
Lieutenant said he to his aggressor, calmly
but with firmness, "my country has not too many
arms with all of her children 1t is for it, and not
| for vain quarrel, that / must be prodigal of my
blood cannot have the honor of cutting my throat
with you.'
To this unexpected declaration a murmur of dis
appreciation spread between the officers present.
Paul Jones spoke again, after having looked around
with fiery glance, which he then fixed on his ag
gressor:
"Sir,' said he, "you have provoked me; youowe
me satisfaction"
! The lieutenant bowed. a
"Well, pursued Paul Jones. &c am to take leave
of NJ, the intendant. Will you have the goodness
to follow me! hope, with my credit, to be able to
obtain for you the permission of embarking with me.
sail tomorrow, at the break of day. will be at
tackled by superior forces. That is an indubtable
fact; and | swear to you will accept the combat.
see who of us both will turn pale first. Will you do
me that honor?''
All the officers, witnesses of this strange scene,
had passed from dissatisfaction to surprise, then to
admiration.
The lieutenant out of his senses, was going to try
to answer him, but Immediately, impulsed by gen.
erous sentiment he advanced towards Paul Jones,
with his hand extended
Captain" said he, with quick emotion, 'I ac-
knowledge my errors. Forgive me for my folly,
and honor me with your friendship. Believe''-
Enough, enough, my brave young man" inter-
rupted the American hero, seizing the hand of the
lieutenant, which he vigorously shook according to
/ English fashicn-"le us be friends"