Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-11-21
cOnsummate skill, absolute fearless
ness and incredible heroism.

consummate 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 fleet the mistress of the
seas, and it made the name Of Nelson
a 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 management,
astounded all Europe, and gave Ma
poleon something to thilk about for
long time.
Battle of Copenhagen.
Nelson's next engagement was the
battle of Copenhagen. Russia, Den
mark and Sweden having formed
coalition to make England resign her
naval rights, the British cabinet in
stantly prepared to crush it. A feet
was gotten ready, and Admiral Sir
Hyde Parker was made commander
in-chief, with Lord Nelson second in
command.
On March IL, 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 feet passed
the fortress of Cronenburg, which had
been looked upon as impregnable
The morning of April broke cheer
fully on the British feet, 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, as 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 q 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 a 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 that's
| the way / answer such signals. Nail
mine to the mast"
! opI tb0 o4bo,
whether by fortunate mistake, or by
brave Misunderstanding only to
Nelson's signal continued the action.
After the battle Nelson said: well, |
have fought contrary to orders, and l
shall perhaps be hanged. Never mind
let them"
About half-past l. the fire of the
Danes slackened, and a little before ?
it ceased along nearly the whole of
their line. Six of their ships and elev-
en- floating batteries struck their col
ors, but it was difficult to take pos
session of them because of the protec-
ton afforded by the land batteries.
which fired upon the boats sent to 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 If the firing continued he
should be obliged TO burn the prizes,
without having the power to save the
men who had so nobly defended their
country.
Meanwhile. Admiral Parker's divis-
ion had silenced the remainder of the
Danish line to the eastward, and soon
the Danish adjutant- general appeared
with flag of truce to Lord Nelson.
The Crown Prince wished to enquire
the object of the British admirers
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 Copen-