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October 27, 1812
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Captain Dacres is honorably acquitted by court martial in Halifax for surrendering HMS Guerriere to USS Constitution. The court's opinion is criticized for suggesting defective masts caused the loss and alleging U.S. bribes to crew, claims deemed unsubstantiated.
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COURT MARTIAL.
The Halifax paper of the 9th inst. gives the result of captain Dacres' trial for surrendering his ship to the Constitution. He has been honourably acquitted; but in the promulgation of the opinion of the court, we are sorry to find it tinctured with a spirit of illiberality and injustice. It is said, "that the loss of the masts of the Guerriere was occasioned more by their defective state, than from the fire of the enemy, though so greatly superior in guns and men; and that the crew, while prisoners, were offered high bribes to enter into the land and sea service of the U. S." The alleged facts, in both these instances, cannot, we think, be substantially supported.
Bost. Gaz.
The Halifax paper of the 9th inst. gives the result of captain Dacres' trial for surrendering his ship to the Constitution. He has been honourably acquitted; but in the promulgation of the opinion of the court, we are sorry to find it tinctured with a spirit of illiberality and injustice. It is said, "that the loss of the masts of the Guerriere was occasioned more by their defective state, than from the fire of the enemy, though so greatly superior in guns and men; and that the crew, while prisoners, were offered high bribes to enter into the land and sea service of the U. S." The alleged facts, in both these instances, cannot, we think, be substantially supported.
Bost. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Court Martial
Naval Trial
Guerriere
Constitution
Acquittal
Halifax Paper
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Dacres
Where did it happen?
Halifax
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain Dacres
Location
Halifax
Event Date
9th Inst.
Story Details
Captain Dacres tried for surrendering HMS Guerriere to USS Constitution; honorably acquitted, but court's opinion criticized for illiberal claims about defective masts and U.S. bribes to crew, which are unsubstantiated.