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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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New-York report consoles the painful loss of the U.S. ship President and many lives in honorable surrender to a superior squadron, praising the crew's bravery akin to the Essex's defense and affirming the untarnished naval character.
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The loss of the President (says a correspondent) with so many valuable lives as were probably sacrificed before she surrendered, is painful and distressing to all: but, the certainty that dishonor did not stain the flag: that it waved over heroes, and was not struck but to "fearful odds." leaves us the consolation of reflecting, that our NAVAL CHARACTER remains untarnished. The brave shall be honored even in defeat--the dead shall be preserved in grateful remembrance. The Essex surrendered to a frigate and a sloop of war, and her defence has justly been esteemed equal to a victory. The President did not shrink from combat with a force far more disproportionate, and maintained her prowess and her flag for a long time in the presence of a squadron. Her brave commander, officers and crew, will have the satisfaction of knowing, that their country is satisfied with their conduct; that every man has done his duty.
N. Y. Gaz.
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New York
Event Date
Jan. 28
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so many valuable lives as were probably sacrificed before she surrendered
Event Details
The loss of the President in combat with a disproportionate force from a squadron, where she maintained her prowess and flag for a long time before surrendering to fearful odds. Her defense is compared to the Essex's surrender to a frigate and sloop, esteemed equal to a victory. The brave commander, officers, and crew satisfied their country by doing their duty, preserving the naval character untarnished.