” 27—He is authorized to issue Treasury notes to the amount of $5,000,000.
Feb. 24—The Hornet captures the British brig Peacock, on the coast of South America.
The Delaware and Chesapeake bays are blockaded by the British about this time.
Mar. 4—Madison is inaugurated for his second term.
” 8—The emperor of Russia having offered his services as mediator between the United States and England, the President appoints commissioners to treat for peace.
Apr. 10—The British attack Lewiston, Del., but are repulsed after having bombarded it several days.
” 27—Americans under Gen. Pike, capture York, Upper Canada, with a large quantity of stores. Gen. Pike is killed.
May 1—The British Gen. Proctor besieges Gen. Harrison in Fort Meigs.
” 5—Gen. Clay coming to his assistance Proctor retreats. Col. Dudley, making a sortie from Ft. Meigs, is drawn into an ambuscade and loses 650 men. He is himself mortally wounded.
The British Admiral Cockburn barbarously ravages the shores of Chesapeake bay.