The History of Commodore John Barry

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897. Excerpt: ... prepared for sea. Would it not be proper to move the frigate down to Reedy Island as quickly as possible? There she will be out of danger and the Carpenters being paid for the greater distance from Philadelphia, which is but a trifling consideration, can fit her at that place. I have the honor to be, etc. CHAPTER XII. Captain Barry Ordered To The West Indies To ProTect American Commerce--Operations Of The Fleet--Barry's vexation That Not Oftener Meeting The Enemy Debarred Brilliant Exploits--the Generous Wish Of Every British Born Extended To Barry For Services To English Commerce In Taking The cicero From The French--Return To The United States--Refitted And Sent To Resist DepredaTions By The French. At the opening of the Fifth Congress President Adams announced the ultimate failure of the measures which have been taken by the Government towards an amicable adjustment of differences with France. The law ot France that neutral vessels with British fabrics or produce, although the entire property belonged to neutrals, were liable to seizure President Adams declared an unequivocal act of war on the commerce of the nations it attacks, and so, whether we negotiate with her or not vigorous preparations for war will be alike indispensable. He urged an increase of our navy to a size sufficient to guard our coast and protect our trade. This was sanctioned by Congress in February by an Act to add six 74's and six 18's to the naval force at an estimated cost of $2,400,000. The appropriation for the navy in 1799 amounted to $4,594,677.93. Recruiting went on vigorously after Congress met in December, 1798. One song declared Our Navy is the best defence To check invading force, Sir; Our cannon shall receipt the peace In full with many blows, Sir. All h...