. A short history of the American navy. hey stroveto create some confidence in the service. Finding that theAdministration had determined to keep the ships underthe guns of the forts. Captains Bainbridge and Stewartwent to the President, and with abundant remonstrances—by their manly presence as well—stiffened his limp back-bone until he gave permission for a few ships to go to seafor one effort against the enemy. So the Constitution got away, and on falling in with theBritish squadron off the New Jersey beach made the mostinspiring race known to the history of the American superiori
. A short history of the American navy. hey stroveto create some confidence in the service. Finding that theAdministration had determined to keep the ships underthe guns of the forts. Captains Bainbridge and Stewartwent to the President, and with abundant remonstrances—by their manly presence as well—stiffened his limp back-bone until he gave permission for a few ships to go to seafor one effort against the enemy. So the Constitution got away, and on falling in with theBritish squadron off the New Jersey beach made the mostinspiring race known to the history of the American superiority of the American ship and the resourceful-ness of the American crew to this day give heart to everypatriot. But when the President heard by how narrowa margin she had escaped, he sent an order post haste forthe Constitution to remain in port until further orders. The Constitution had made port in Boston, but briefwas her stay there; for Capt. Isaac Hull foresaw that thestory of his race with the British would make faint the heart. 3 5tt o T3 H IMPORTANT SEA BATTLES OF THE WAR OF 1812 45 of the President. He felt well assured that orders keepinghim in port were on the way. He understood very wellthat if the Constitution were thereafter kept in port, allhope of the navy having a part in the war for the honor ofthe flag was gone. To avoid such disgraceful inaction,though he knew he might be shot if he failed, Hull sailedfrom port on August 2. And on August 19, just beforetwo oclock in the afternoon, the British frigate Guerrierewas seen a-lee. The decisive naval battle of the War of1812—the battle that was to determine whether or notthe navy was to have a part in the war—was at hand. Of the conflict that followed certain details claim es-pecial mention. While the Guerriere began to shoot beforeher shot could possibly reach, Hull held his fire, even thoughthe crew showed plainly their impatience, until within pis-tol range of the enemy. Then crouching till he spht hisknee
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