The Naval War of 1812 Or the History of the United States Navy during the Last War with Great Britain to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans

Chapter IX

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1815 CONCLUDING OPERATIONS

The _President_ captured by Captain Hayes' squadron--Successful cutting-out expedition of the Americans--American privateer _Chasseur_ captures _St. Lawrence_--The _Constitution_ engages the _Cyane_ and the _Levant_ and captures both--Escapes from a British squadron--The _Hornet_ captures the _Penguin_ and escapes from pursuit of the _Cornwallis_--The _Peacock's_ wanton attack on the _Nautilus_--Wanton attack on American gun-boat after treaty of peace--Summary of events in 1815--Remarks on the war--Tables of comparative loss, etc.--Compared with results of Anglo-French struggle