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Victory Of Admiral Nelson.
Such is the modest account given of this glorious victory by the gallant Admiral that commanded the British fleet . A more decisive battle has not been fought since that-memorable one of the Spanish Armada ; nor has the glory of the English flag ever shown with equal lustre . The united efforts of France , Spain , and Holland have not been able to diminish its splendor ; which , instead of suffering an eclipsehas appealed triumphantly displayed over the
ban-, ners of imperious foes . The burst of joy that broke forth on this occasion resounded cm the shores of Egypt , echoed in the ports of Italy , spread through the Mediterranean , and at length filled the British Isles with grateful transport , which expressed itself in the countenance of every true Britonand in all the emblems of real leasure . An attempt to
de-, p scribe the sensations of the public mind on the arrival of this important news would be fruitless . From the beloyed Monarch that wields the sceptre of these kingdoms , down to the meanest of his subjects , there seemed to be one expression of heartfelt satisfaction The discontented revolutionist , the surly democrat , the haughty jacobin , felt the sting of disappointment , and , in all likelihood ,
deplored the fate of that squadron which transported the intrepid Conqueror of Italy and his veteran bands to the shores of Egypt , in order to extend the blessings oj French Liberty , and , by a wonderful concatenation of events , to give the death-blow to the most valuable part of British commerce . It is something remarkable , that of all this fleet not one has re-, turned home to recount the dismal tale of their disastrous enterprise . Of the frigates that made their escape , and took refuge in some of the Venetian Islands , we have since heard that the Turks have taken
possession . Gratitude is the characteristic of the British nation , and on every occasion when it is called forth it shines with splendor . She has adorned the brows of her Howe , her St . Vincent , her Duncan , and she has platted a wreath to decorate that of Nelson . The fountain of honour has issued a stream upon him , and consecrated itself bennobling real worth .
y His Majesty has raised Admiral Nelson to the British Peerage , and appositel y distinguished him by a title * that will perpetuate the me , mory of his intrepid valour and glorious victory . The public has opened a subscription for the support of the wives and orphans of the brave seamen who fell in ' their country ' s cause . "
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Victory Of Admiral Nelson.
Such is the modest account given of this glorious victory by the gallant Admiral that commanded the British fleet . A more decisive battle has not been fought since that-memorable one of the Spanish Armada ; nor has the glory of the English flag ever shown with equal lustre . The united efforts of France , Spain , and Holland have not been able to diminish its splendor ; which , instead of suffering an eclipsehas appealed triumphantly displayed over the
ban-, ners of imperious foes . The burst of joy that broke forth on this occasion resounded cm the shores of Egypt , echoed in the ports of Italy , spread through the Mediterranean , and at length filled the British Isles with grateful transport , which expressed itself in the countenance of every true Britonand in all the emblems of real leasure . An attempt to
de-, p scribe the sensations of the public mind on the arrival of this important news would be fruitless . From the beloyed Monarch that wields the sceptre of these kingdoms , down to the meanest of his subjects , there seemed to be one expression of heartfelt satisfaction The discontented revolutionist , the surly democrat , the haughty jacobin , felt the sting of disappointment , and , in all likelihood ,
deplored the fate of that squadron which transported the intrepid Conqueror of Italy and his veteran bands to the shores of Egypt , in order to extend the blessings oj French Liberty , and , by a wonderful concatenation of events , to give the death-blow to the most valuable part of British commerce . It is something remarkable , that of all this fleet not one has re-, turned home to recount the dismal tale of their disastrous enterprise . Of the frigates that made their escape , and took refuge in some of the Venetian Islands , we have since heard that the Turks have taken
possession . Gratitude is the characteristic of the British nation , and on every occasion when it is called forth it shines with splendor . She has adorned the brows of her Howe , her St . Vincent , her Duncan , and she has platted a wreath to decorate that of Nelson . The fountain of honour has issued a stream upon him , and consecrated itself bennobling real worth .
y His Majesty has raised Admiral Nelson to the British Peerage , and appositel y distinguished him by a title * that will perpetuate the me , mory of his intrepid valour and glorious victory . The public has opened a subscription for the support of the wives and orphans of the brave seamen who fell in ' their country ' s cause . "