The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-02
JOHN PAUL JONES.
His Remains to be Brought TO the
United States.

United States.
The following official declaration was
issued Monday night, Nov. 81, from
the headquarters OF the American-Irish
Historical Society. relative to John Paul
Jones':
The AmericanIrisl Historical Soci-
ETY. has heard, with much pleasure, the
proposition to&brng back to these
shores the remains OF John Paul. Jones.
I'VE cordially endorse the idea and
hereby publicly express our hearty
readiness to cooperate in this most
patriotic undertaking.
For one hundred years the remains
OF this gallant American officer have
reposed in the soil OF Francc-France,
our ancient ally and present friend. For
one hundred years his memory has been
an inspiration to the American navy,
and his deeds are forever treasured in
the archives OF the nation.
Though his remains have been sa-
credly guarded by France for century,
it is but fitting that they should at last
have final resting place here in the
United States, Il land he loved SO much
and ior which he fought so brave1y and
SO well.
John Paul Jcnes will long be re-
menbercd in american naval annals as
one OF the most heroic officers who ever
swore allegiance to the constitution and
the flag. Fruitful in resource, prompt
to act, bold in the face OF tremendous
odds, utterly devoid OF rear, he upheld
the banner OF the republic Or the high
seas and carried it even into the coun-
try OF the enemy.
Born in Scotland, 1747, he died in
France in 1900. Coming to Virginia in
1873, he inherited the estate there of a
deceased brother At the outbreak OF
hostilities between Britain and the col
onies, he offered his services 10 Con-
gress and was made lieutenant in our
infant navy.
Being assigned to sea duty, he
quickly showed himself an intrepid Off
Ger, capturing many prizes from the
British and striking swift and sudden
blows for the cause OF liberty.
In the iall OF l77o he was promoted
to captain and continued his gallant
proves against the foe. In 1777 he
took the u S. S. Ranger to Europe
and the next year received from a
French man-oi-war the first salute ever
given the American flag in foreign
waters by a European warship.
''In April, 1878, he descended upon
the English coast, landed his bluejack-
cts and marines, scaled the cliffs Of
Whitehavcn, spiked thirty-eight British
cannon and spread CONSERVATION
throughout the country.
while commanding an American
and French squadron in 49, with the
Bonhomme Richard as his flagship, he
met British squadron off the Scottish
coast conveying merchant fleet to the
Baltic. With night fallen upon the
scene, he attacked the enemy and 70,
three hours waged desperate battle of
, Marlborough Head.
at was on this occasion, after the
, combat had long progressed, that the
British commander haughtily demanded
, if he wished to surrender; to which
t Jones made the immortal reply: 6
$ haven't yet begun to fght! So tn
r battle went on. Jones lasl,ed his flag
e ship to the British 44-gun ship Seraphis
r and with pike, cutlass and pistol finall
? compelled the latter to strike her colors
r "Soon after, the British ship Counties
II OF Scarborough, 22 guns, also surren
: dered to this valorous American office