by John Marshall

“ In Aug. 1802, we find Lieutenant Case serving under Captain Christopher Basset Jones, of the Beaver sloop, and exhibiting the following charges against him: – 1st, for running the said vessel on shore through obstinacy; – 2d, for tyranny and oppression; – 3d, for having used language to his accuser, scandalous and unbecoming the character of an officer. The first charge was declared to be frivolous and vexatious; the second was partly, and the third fully, proved. Captain Jones was therefore adjudged to be dismissed H.M. service. ”

“ The number of men that garrisoned the two was estimated at 300; but they, as well as the crew of the privateer, effected their escape. The Couleuvre and the battery guns were carried off, and both forts destroyed. The casualties on the part of the British were two men killed and two wounded. ”