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April 5, 1813
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Report from Boston on the fifth US naval victory: the brig Hornet sank the larger British brig Peacock in 15 minutes, killing/wounding 30-40 British vs. 1 killed and 2 wounded on the Hornet, inspiring exultation and solemn gratitude.
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Boston, March 24.
THE FIFTH NAVAL VICTORY
Will excite afresh the wonder of the world! The sinking the British brig of war Peacock by the United States brig the Hornet in fifteen minutes will fill England with amazement and dismay! The Peacock was a larger vessel than the Hornet; and carried a greater number of guns. To cut this ship to pieces, to kill and wound between 30 and 40 of her men, while the American ship lost but one killed and two wounded, is a circumstance so extraordinary that it impresses the minds of our countrymen with an exultation mixed with solemnity! Is it merely our prowess? or is it the finger of Heaven pointing to the path of our future glory? These successes fill not the mind with a noisy and giddy joy, but with a solemn and grateful sentiment towards that power which controls the world, and giveth us the victory, by teaching our hands to war, and our fingers to fight!
Bost. Pat.
THE FIFTH NAVAL VICTORY
Will excite afresh the wonder of the world! The sinking the British brig of war Peacock by the United States brig the Hornet in fifteen minutes will fill England with amazement and dismay! The Peacock was a larger vessel than the Hornet; and carried a greater number of guns. To cut this ship to pieces, to kill and wound between 30 and 40 of her men, while the American ship lost but one killed and two wounded, is a circumstance so extraordinary that it impresses the minds of our countrymen with an exultation mixed with solemnity! Is it merely our prowess? or is it the finger of Heaven pointing to the path of our future glory? These successes fill not the mind with a noisy and giddy joy, but with a solemn and grateful sentiment towards that power which controls the world, and giveth us the victory, by teaching our hands to war, and our fingers to fight!
Bost. Pat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Naval Victory
Hornet
Peacock
British Ship Sunk
Domestic News Details
Outcome
british: between 30 and 40 killed and wounded; american: one killed and two wounded.
Event Details
The United States brig Hornet sank the British brig of war Peacock, a larger vessel with more guns, in fifteen minutes.