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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Preble, Edward 1761-1807 (search)
commissioned captain, and made a voyage to the East Indies in the Essex for the protection of American commerce. In 1803 he took command of the frigate Constitution, and in June, as commodore, was placed in command of the squadron sent against Tripoli. By a series of skilful bombardments of Tripoli he brought its ruler to terms. He was superseded by Barron, in September, 1804, and returned home, when Congress voted him the thanks of the nation and a gold medal. He died in Portland, Me., Aud captain, and made a voyage to the East Indies in the Essex for the protection of American commerce. In 1803 he took command of the frigate Constitution, and in June, as commodore, was placed in command of the squadron sent against Tripoli. By a series of skilful bombardments of Tripoli he brought its ruler to terms. He was superseded by Barron, in September, 1804, and returned home, when Congress voted him the thanks of the nation and a gold medal. He died in Portland, Me., Aug. 25, 1807.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Somers, Richard (search)
Somers, Richard Naval officer; born on Somers Point, Great Egg Harbor, N. J., in 1778; joined the navy in 1798; was promoted lieutenant in May, 1799; commanded the Nautilus, with which he took part in the operations and blockade of Tripoli, in 1803-4. In the first engagement he also commanded a number of gunboats, and in one action fought five ships of the enemy at close quarters. During the second action, Aug. 4, 1804, he commanded three gunboats, and for three hours held in check a superolitan fleet opened fire upon the Intrepid as soon as she was sighted, but when she was 500 yards from the enemy she prematurely exploded, killing Commander Somers and all of the crew, and doing no injury to the enemy. This, however, with other events, led the enemy to dread the American navy, and Tripoli soon complied with the government's demands. A resolution of condolence was voted by Congress to the friends of those who had lost their lives, and a number of ships were named after Somers.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Stewart, Charles 1778-1869 (search)
as a cabin-boy, and rose rapidly to be commander of an Indiaman. In 1798 he was commissioned a lieutenant in the navy, making his first cruise with Captain Barney. In 1800 he was ap- Charles Stewart, aged eighty-six. pointed to the command of the schooner Experiment, and fought and captured the French schooner Deux Amis Sept. 1. Soon afterwards he captured the Diana (Sept. 14), besides recapturing a number of American vessels which had been taken by French privateers. In the war with Tripoli, Stewart was distinguished for skill and bravery, and was Decatur's favorite. In May, 1804, he was made master-commandant and placed in command of the frigate Essex. He was promoted to captain in 1806, and was employed in superintending the construction of gunboats at New York. In December, 1812, he was appointed commander of the frigate Constellation, and assisted in the defence of Norfolk against British marauders. He sailed on a cruise in the Constitution in December, 1813, and after
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Treaties. (search)
of IndemnityHoustonApril 11, 1838 Convention of BoundaryWashingtonApril 25, 1838 Tonga: Treaty of Amity, commerce, navigationU. S. Steamer MohicanOct. 2, 1886 Tripoli: Treaty of Peace and friendshipTripoliNov. 4, 1796 Treaty of Peace and amityTripoliJune 4, 1805 Tunis: Treaty of Peace and friendshipTunisMay 26, 1799 Two SiTripoliNov. 4, 1796 Treaty of Peace and amityTripoliJune 4, 1805 Tunis: Treaty of Peace and friendshipTunisMay 26, 1799 Two Sicilies: Convention of Regarding depredation of MuratNaplesOct. 14, 1832 Treaty of Commerce and navigationNaplesDec. 1, 1845 Convention of Rights of neutrals at seaNaplesJan. 13, 1855 Convention of Peace, friendship, commerce, etc.NaplesOct. 1, 1855 Foreign Power and Object of Treaty.Where Concluded.Date. United Mexican StaTripoliJune 4, 1805 Tunis: Treaty of Peace and friendshipTunisMay 26, 1799 Two Sicilies: Convention of Regarding depredation of MuratNaplesOct. 14, 1832 Treaty of Commerce and navigationNaplesDec. 1, 1845 Convention of Rights of neutrals at seaNaplesJan. 13, 1855 Convention of Peace, friendship, commerce, etc.NaplesOct. 1, 1855 Foreign Power and Object of Treaty.Where Concluded.Date. United Mexican States: Treaty of LimitsMexicoJan. 12, 1828 Treaty of Amity, commerce, navigationMexicoApril 5, 1831 Venezuela: Treaty of Peace, friendship, navigation, commerceCaracasJan. 20, 1836 Convention of Satisfying Aves Island claimsValenciaJan. 14, 1859 Treaty of Amity, commerce, navigation, extraditionCaracasAug. 27, 1860 Convention
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Tripoli, War with (search)
Tripoli, War with In the autumn of 1800, the ruler of Tripoli, learning that the United StatesTripoli, learning that the United States had paid larger gross sums to his neighbors (see Algiers) than to himself, demanded an annual tribr the Bey had declared war he appeared before Tripoli, having captured a Tripolitan corsair on the spect. Recognizing the existence of war with Tripoli, the United States government ordered a squad Livingston) to France, blockaded the port of Tripoli. There she was joined by the frigate Constelsuitable apology. Then he proceeded to bring Tripoli to terms. Soon afterwards the Philadelphia f destroying the Philadelphia in the harbor of Tripoli greatly alarmed the Bey (see Philadelphia, th from his gunboats, which A Street scene in Tripoli. alone could get near enough for effective seaving a small force to blockade the harbor of Tripoli. Com. Samuel Barron was sent to relieve Preblce (June 4, 1805) with the terrified ruler of Tripoli. So ended the war. The ruler of Tunis was ye
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Truxtun, Thomas 1755-1822 (search)
dal. These victories, at that critical time, made the navy very popular, and The Navy became a popular toast at all banquets. Pictures of naval battles and naval songs filled the shop-windows, and some earthen pitchers, of different sizes, were made in Liverpool for an American crockery merchant in Naval Pitcher. commemoration of the American navy. The engraving shows the appearance of one of these. In 1801 Truxtun was transferred to the President, and was commodore on the Guadeloupe Station, with ten sail under his command at one time. In 1802 he was appointed to command an expedition against Tripoli, was denied a Truxtun's grave. captain for his flag-ship, and declined the appointment. His protest was treated as a resignation, and he was allowed to leave the service. In 1816-19 he was highsheriff of Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia, May 5, 1822. His remains were buried in Christ Church-yard, in that city, and his grave is marked by an upright slab of white marble.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
the Barbary coast to protect our commerce, commanded by Com. Richard Dale......May 20, 1801 Tripoli declares war against the United States......June 10, 1801 Seventh Congress, first session, cth a room of the Capitol for the library......Jan. 26, 1802 Congress recognizes the war with Tripoli......Feb. 6, 1802 Repeal of the new circuit act......March 8, 1802 Congress reduces the afour guns, Captain Bainbridge, pursuing Tripolitan ship-of-war, strikes a rock in the harbor of Tripoli and is captured......Oct. 31, 1803 Independence of Haiti proclaimed......Nov. 29, 1803 Tw Lieut. Stephen Decatur, with the ketch Intrepid, destroys the Philadelphia in the harbor of Tripoli under the guns of the castle, without losing a man, night of......Feb. 16, 1804 Impeachment rson, Virginia, President. George Clinton, New York, Vice-President. Treaty of peace with Tripoli......June 3, 1805 Abiel Holmes's American annals first published......1805 Ninth Congress
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Maryland, (search)
States such district 10 miles square Congress may select for the United States capital; the District of Columbia selected......1790 Thomas Johnson, of Maryland, appointed associate justice of Supreme Court......Aug. 5, 1791 Act extending the right of suffrage and substituting the ballot for viva voce voting passed......Dec. 28, 1801 Legislature presents a sword and belt to George Washington Mann, of Maryland, one of two soldiers who planted the American flag on the walls of Derne, Tripoli......April 27, 1805 Several associations formed in Baltimore to encourage home manufacture and sale of domestic goods during the embargo against British vessels......1808 First number of Niles's register issued in Baltimore by Hezekiah Niles......Sept. 7, 1811 Gabriel Duval, of Maryland, appointed associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States......Nov. 18, 1811 Printing-office of the Federal Republican, an anti-war paper in Baltimore, destroyed by a mob June 22, 18
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wars of the United States. (search)
Wars of the United States. The following is a list of the most important wars in which the United States have engaged: Wars of the United States.Commenced.Ended. RevolutionaryApril 19, 1775April 11, 1783 Northwestern Indian (General St. Clair).Sept. 19 1790Aug. 3, 1795 With France Naval warfare.July 9, 1798Sept. 30, 1800 With Tripoli Naval warfare.June 10, 1801June 4, 1805 Tecumseh Indian (General Harrison）Sept. 11, 1811Nov. 11, 1811 Creek IndianAug. 13, 1813Aug. 9, 1814 1812, with Great BritainJune 19, 1812Feb. 17, 1815 Algerine Naval warfare.May, 1815June 28, 1815 Seminole IndianNov. 20, 1817Oct. 21, 1818 Black Hawk IndianApril 21, 1831Sept. 31, 1832 Cherokee Disturbance or Removal18361837 Creek Indian DisturbanceMay 5, 1836Sept. 30, 1837 Florida IndianDec. 23, 1835Aug. 14, 1843 Aroostook Disturbance18381839 With MexicoApril 24, 1846July 4, 1848 Apache, Navajo, and Utah.18491855 Comanche Indian18541854 Seminole Indian18561858 The Civil, or Rebell
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