by John Marshall

“ The insurgents, after an obstinate resistance, laid down their arms, and surrendered by capitulation.
In the spring of 1798, Captain Scott obtained the command of the Niger frigate; and on the 11th Dec. following, whilst lying at Spithead, had the gratification of contributing by his humane exertions, to the preservation of three men belonging to the Atlas 98 who had been upset in one of her boats near the Niger. He subsequently removed into the Indefatigable, of 46 guns. ”

“ Lucia, the Hebe was sent under the orders of Captain Wolley, of the Arethusa, to co-operate with Sir Ralph Abercromby in quelling the insurrections, which raged with great violence and animosity in the islands of St. ”