Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-11-15

consunimate skill, absolute fearless
ness and Incredible heroism.
The battle of the Nile opened up a
new era for the British navy. 1t made
the British feet the mistress Of the
seas, md it made the name Of Nelson
terror to the navies OF Europe. A
victory of so stupendous and unparal-
leled a character. won by such quick
comprehension. skill Of preparation,
and genius in stage-management,
nstounded all Europe, and gave Ma
poleon something to think about for a
long time.
Battle of Copenhagen.
Nelson's next engagement was the
battle of Copenhagen. Russia. Den
mark and Sweden having formed Il
coalition to make England resign her
naval rights, the British cabinet in
stantly prepared to crush 1t. A fleet
was gotten ready, and, Admiral Sir
Hyde Parker was made commander
in-chicf, with Lord Nelson second in
command.
On March ~, 1901, the feet put to
sea. but did not arrive off the point of
Elsinore until the oath. On the Goth,
Lord Nelson shifted his flag from the
st. George to the Elephant, in order
to carry on operations in a lighter
ship. On the Both the fleet passed
the fortress of Cronenburg, which had
been looked upon as impregnable.
The morning OF April 2 broke cheer
fully on the British fleet, and the wind
was also favorable for them. At half
past nine a. m. the signal to weigh
was made. Two of the ships grounded,
but the remainder, ms they reached
their appointed stations, let go their
anchors and presented their broad
sides to the enemy. Shortly after
10 o'clock the cannonade began Adj
miral Parker, with eight ships, took
UP position nearer to the mouth of
the harbor. The action was kept up,
on both sides, with undated vigor,
and for three hours no decided advan-
tage was gained by either side. Some
of the ships had grounded and Adj
miral Parker made signal for re-
treat
When this occurred, Nelson in all
the excitement of action, was pacing
the quarterback. And then, putting
the glass to his blind eye, he added:
II really don't see the signal. Keep
mine for closer battle flying-thats
the way answer such signals. Nail
mine to the mast
Admiral Graves and the other ships
whether by fortunate mistake, or by
a brave Misunderstanding only to
Nelson's signal continued the action.
After the battle Nelson said: well, /
have fought contrary to orders, and |
shall perhaps be hanged. Never mind
let them"
About half-past 1. the fire of the
Danes slackened, and little before 9
it ceased along nearly the whole of
their line. Six of their ships and elev.
Ell floating batteries struck their col.
ors. but 1t was difficult to take pos.
session of them because of the protec.
tion afforded by the land batteries
"AASi Ia Su upou sAe euOutS Selll lO re-
ceive the surrender. This unexpected
renewal Of hostilities compelled the
English ships to renew their fire, but
to relieve the unhappy Danes who had
hauled down their flag Nelson wrote
to the Crown Prince of Denmark say.
ing that IL the firing continued he
should be obliged to burn the prizes
without having the power to save the
men who had so nobly defended theil
country.
Meanwhile. Admiral Parker's diyis
ion had silenced the remainder Of the
Danish line to the eastward, and soor
the Danish acknowledgement appeared
with a flag Of truce to Lord Nelson
The Grown Prince wished to enquire
the object of the British admiral's
note. With the reply that the object
of the note was humanity, the envoy
returned. Eventually negotiations were
arranged and Nelson went on shore
and dined with the Crown Prince.
For his share In the battle Of Copep.
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