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astride Of the hsmmock nettings, the bet
ter to observe the mannvering of Biz m
|tsgonists. Tho Cyane was the 6rst 70
strike to BroGher jonathan mot m unu-
sual thing with British vessels during that
war. The frst lieutenant came in haste
to the Commodore to announce the fact.
"1he starboard ship has struck SIR
said the officer.


II know it, sir" replied the Commo-
doTe; ssthe battle is just half won.'
..Shall order the band to strike up YAM
kee Doodle, sir?" inquired the lieutenant.
Here the Commodore took huge pinch
Of snuff, and then answered quickly


"Had we not better whip the other first,
sir?n


cay, ay, sir, = replied the lieutenant, Ia
king the hint, and going to his quarters.
In few minutes Afterwards the Leuant
lowered the cross Of Old England to the
stars and stripes, and the battle was ehd-
ed. The lieutenant, feeling somewhat re-
buked at his premature exultation upon
the surrender Of the first vessel, was rath-
er shy Of approaching his commander
again but Stewart, beckoning to him, said
with smile


"Don't you thiuk the band had better
strike up Yankee Doodle now, sif9"
In an instant that spirit-stirring strain
was floating in the breeze, played as nc
other than Yankee band can play it, and
the gallant crew shouted forth their cheers
Of victory as no other than Yankee crew
can shout.