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CHAP. II.
Phoebe and Africaine-Dreadful slaughter on board the latter
-Speedy and Gamo-Conduct of Lord Cochrane-Capture
of the Speedy-Rear-admiral Sir James Saumarez takes the
command off Cadiz-Attacks the squadron of Admiral Linois
in Algeziras-bay-Loss of the Hannibal-Particulars of that
action-Sir James retires to Gibraltar-Repairs his damages
-Wonderful exertions of British seamen-The French squa-
dron in Algeziras is joined by a Spanish squadron-The whole
sail-and are pursued by Sir James, who attacks them—The
Superb takes the San Antonio-The Hermenegildo and Real
Carlos are burnt-The Cæsar and Venerable continue the
chase of the enemy-The Venerable brings the Formidable
to action, but grounding on the shoals of Conil, is dismasted,
and the enemy escapes-Noble conduct of Captain Samuel
Hood-Thanks of Parliament-Speech of Earl St. Vincent,
and of his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence-Official
letters-Captain Halsted, with a squadron of frigates, re-
takes the Success-Captain Cockburu, in the Minerve,
chases the Bravoure and destroys her-Attack on the island
of Elba.. Page 28
CHAP. III.'
Treaty of El Arisch-Rejected by Lord Keith-Answer of Kleber
-Observations-Letter of Sir S. Smith to Poussielgue-Of
Lord Keith to Kleber-Death of the latter-Forces destined
for the invasion of Egypt-Assemble in Tetuan-bay-Pro-
ceed to Minorca and Malta-Sail for Marmorice-bay-
Sail thence and arrive in Aboukir-bay-List of regiments
and officers under command of Sir R. Abercrombie-Daring
enterprise Escape of the Regenerée-Landing of the British
army effected-Severe action and loss of our troops -Battle
of the 13th and 21st of March-Death of Sir R. Abercrombie
-Surrender of Aboukir castle-The English cut the canal
of Alexandria, and render the lake Mareotis navigable-Junc-
tion of Turkish forces-Allies advance with British gun-boats
to Rosetta-Naval force in the Mediterranean--The surren-
der of Rhamanie-Capitulation of Cairo--Rear-admiral Blan-
ket in the Red Sea-Indian army arrives at Suez, under
General Baird, and ships of war with troops from England
enter the Red Sea-Danger and disasters in that navigation
-Disappointment of Menou on the surrender of Belliard-
History of Gantheaume's expedition to relieve Egypt-He is
unsuccessful, but captures the Swiftsure, and returns to Tou-
lon-The Iphigenia burnt-Reinforcements arrive from Eng-
land - Belliard's army embarked, and siege of Alexandria
commenced- General Coote lands on the west side of the
city-Surrender of Marabout-English ships enter the har-
bour Capitulation of Alexandria-Observations - Official
letters .. Page 53
CHAP. IV.
King's speech on meeting of parliament-Treaties of peace with
Russia-Definition of articles contraband of war unsatisfactory
-Of blockaded ports-Of stopping neutrals-Of the right of
search admitted; but still abounding with difficulties-Heavy
responsibility of the captors-Ship of war with convoy not
to resist by force the right of search, or detention of their
convoy-National flag proved by the captain and one half
the crew, and papers-Indemnification for illegal detention-
Treaty with France-All foreign settlements to be restored
by us, except Trinidad and Ceylon-Cape to be a free port
-Malta to be evacuated by British troops, and restored to
the Knights of Jerusalem-French to evacuate Naples and
Roman territory-Republic of Seven Islands acknowledged-
Private claims-Fisheries-Fortifications-Debates on the
above in parliament-Remarks of Lord Grenville, Duke of
Clarence, Lord Pelham, Earl of Moira, Lord Nelson -
House of Commons-Lord Hawkesbury-Treaties between
France, Austria, Naples, Spain, Portugal, Algiers, and the
Porte-Foreboding calm-St. Domingo-Prussians in Hano-
ver-Turkish empire-Paswan Oglou-Seven Islands-East
Indies-State of Europe, as described by Thebadeau-Re-
marks on the peace-Lord Grenville's speech on treaty with
Russia and neutral trade- Observations Dissolution of
armed neutrality-Remarks on privateers......... Page 94
CHAP. V.
Improvement of the British navy in civil and executive depart-
ments-Iron cables-Tanks-Truscott pumps--Breakwater
-Dry rot, how counteracted-Instances of Queen Charlotte
and Eden-Cleanliness of ships conducive to their preserva-
tion-List of ships built in foreign yards, and of foreign timber
in British yards-Sir Robert Seppings's improvements in con-
struction-Round sterns-Diagonal frames-List and dimen-
sions of improved ships-Mr. Bill's iron mast-Sir Robert
Seppings's wooden mast-Statement of merchant-shipping,
and seamen-Marine society-Seamen's hospital--On the
greet improvement in signals--Land and sea telegraphs-Ob-
servations on the marine and commerce of Europe-Naval
inquiry-Opposition to it-Its object is carried-Members of
the board-Twelve reports-Court-martial on Sir Wm. Parker
-Decision on neutral claim-Difficulty of defining enemy's
property-Capture of French fishing-boats-Their release.
Page 132
CHAP. VI.
Causes of renewal of the war-Illegal seizure and condemna-
tion of four British vessels-State of preparation in England
and the colonies-Committee of supply-Observations of
Mr. Grenville-Chancellor of the Exchequer-Comparison
of naval forces-Sir Sidney Smith-Right Hon. C. Yorke-
His observations on the land forces of France and England—
King's message to parliament of 8th March-Ditto 16th May,
announcing war with France-Ditto 17th June, respecting
Holland Malta-Remarks in the house of lords, by the
Duke of Clarence, Lords Mulgrave and Melville-Dispo-
sition of the naval forces-State of the dock-yards as to
naval stores-Acts of hostility-Doris takes Affronteur-Mi-
notaur the Franchise-Naiad the Impatiente-Loire the Ven-
teux-Capture of the Minerve-Gallant conduct of Honour-
able Lieut. Walpole-Anecdote of a wounded sailor-Re-
marks on Monsieur Dupin's work-Treatment of prisoners
of war-Cruelty and injustice of French government-
Generosity of individuals towards English prisoners-Mon-
sieur Dubois-Peregaux-Anecdote of Capt. Hallowell-De-
tenues-Shameful treatment of them by French-Cruelty to
crew of Minerve-Relieved by the British government and
their own officers-The blind sailor-French government for-
bid relief to prisoners-Refuse an exchange-Comparison
between French and English officers in care of their men
while prisoners-Observation in refutation of Monsieur Dupin
-Pontons, causes of suffering, owing to the French only-
Reflections. Page 188
CHAP. VII.
Invasion threatened by Bonaparte-Means taken to counteract
him-Description of vessels for that purpose-Jalouse and
Cruiser-Blockade of the Texel-Capture of the Atalante by
Captains Hardinge and Pelly-Humanity of Admiral Thorn-
borough-Violation of the law of nations by detention of a
flag of truce-Sir Sidney Smith attacks enemy's flotilla-
Manner of these vessels getting along shore-Attacked by
Captain Owen in the Immortalité-Bombardment of Havre
de Grace Marine artillery-Bombardment of Dieppe, St.
Valery, and Calais-Reflections-The enemy's flotilla puts
to sea in divisions-Attacked by Leda-Cruisers-Observa-
tions on the improved art of war-Of fire-ships-Flotilla
before Boulogne-Catamarins-Clock machines-Useless at-
tack-Stone-ships-Loss of the Romney-Letter of Vice-
admiral Russell to Admiral Kickburt-Honeyman in the
Leda takes nine sail of flotilla-Bonaparte abandons all
thought of invasion, on hearing of Villeneuve's return to
Ferrol-Observations.....
·Page 235
CHAP. VIII.
Affairs of St. Domingo-Alarm of the British government at the
progress of the rebellion, and at the forces employed by Bo-
naparte to suppress it-Policy of Toussaint-Sailing of Villa-
ret and Le Clerc-Their forces, naval and military-Arrival
and operations-Successes-Villaret writes to Sir John Duck-
worth-British fleet quits the West Indies-Account of the
exertions and sufferings of the French army-Bonaparte sends
out the sons of Toussaint-Surrender of the Generals Chris-
tophe and Dessalines-Capture of Toussaint-He is sent to
France, and dies-Revival of the rebellion-Caused by news
from Guadaloupe-Forces sent from France to suppress it-
Cruelty of the French to the mulatto chiefs, and desperate
state of their affairs in consequence-War between France and
England, causes the final ruin of the French in St. Domingo
-British naval force at Jamaica-Commodore Hood at Bar-
badoes-His attack on St. Lucia and Tobago-Blockade of
St. Domingo-Capture of La Creole-Gallant conduct of
Captain Austin Bissel-Capture of the Duquesne of seventy-
four guns-Evacuation of St. Marc by the French-Calum-
nies of the Count de Dumas against the British navy refuted
-His misrepresentations exposed respecting the battle of Al-
geziras-Evacuation of Aux Cayes-Captain Bligh in the
Theseus takes Fort Dauphin, and saves the French garrison
from being murdered-Captain Bissel is again successful-Is
promoted into the Creole, which founders at sea-Capture of
Demerara and Essequibo-Boat enterprises in the Leeward
Islands-Evacuation of St. Domingo by the French-Capture
of their squadron-Destruction of their army .... Page 265
CHAP. IX.
Overtures of Bonaparte to the northern powers-Bombard-
ment of the enemy's port of Granville-Flotilla intercepted