CHAPTER XI.

General Jackson appointed Major-General -- Hostility of Spain -- Gallant defence of Fort Bowyer -- Seizure of Pensacola -- Jackson at New Orleans -- Approach and landing of the British -- Jackson proclaims martial law -- Night attack on the British -- Jackson entrenches himself -- First attack of the British -- Second attack -- Final assault -- The battle and the victory -- Jackson fined by Judge Hall -- Arrival of the Treaty of Peace -- Great rejoicings -- Delegates of the Hartford Convention -- Remarks on the treaty, 199