It is true that we had a genuine grievance against her.

In searching for British sailors upon our ships, she impressed our own.

This was our justification.
We made a pretty lame showing, in spite of the victories of our frigates and sloops.

Our one signal triumph on land came after the Treaty of Peace had been signed at Ghent.

During the years of war, it was lucky for us that England had Bonaparte upon her hands.