Chapter 59

Spilling Grog on the "Constitution" before going into Action. _Frontispiece_.

Commodore Esek Hopkins.

Siege of Charleston, S.C., May, 1780.

Captain John Paul Jones quelling the Mob at Whitehaven, Scotland, Nov., 1777.

The Action between the "Bon Homme Richard" and the "Serapis," September 23, 1779.

Commodore Barry.

Shortening Sail on the "Lancaster"--The Oldest Cruiser in Commission.

Commodore Decatur.

Derelict.

Cutting Away the Flag.

Commodore Perry.

Barney Regains his Ship.

Toasting the Wooden Walls of Columbia.

Commodore Macdonough.

Hull Makes a Reconnoissance.

The British Squadron.

Lieut. Allen Fires a Shot.

Commodore Rogers Hails.

Explosion on the "President".

"Hull Her, Boys!"

Loading.

Ready to Board.

Engagement of the Frigates "United States" and "Macedonian," Christmas Day, 1812.

Assuming to be British Men-of-War.

Marines Picking Off the Enemy.

In the Cross-Trees.

Perry's Recruits.

Drilling the Raw Recruits.

Commodore Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie.

Perry's Victory--The Battle of Lake Erie, September 10, 1813.

Making Ready to Leave the "Lawrence".

Awaiting the Boarders.

"I am Commodore Rogers".

Beating to Quarters.

The Last Shot of the "Chesapeake".

On Board the "Chesapeake".

The Peruvian Privateer.

The Duel at the Galapagos Islands.

Firing the Howitzer.