What  enterprise  was  carried  on  in  the  Pa-
cific Ocean  ?  With  what  success  ?  What
force  was  sent  out  to  capture  Commodore
Porter  ?     What  was  his  first  step  ?

Where  did  he  meet  Commodore  Hillyar  ?
How  long  was  he  blockaded  ?  Whnt  docs
he  then  attempt  ?  How  is  he  baffled  ?  De-
scribe the  battle.  How  many  of  the  crew  of
the  Essex  survive  ?  What  is  done  with  Com-
modore Porter  ?  How  is  he  received  in  New
York  ?  WTiat  other  naval  engagements  took
place  in  April  ?  Describe  the  cruise  of  the
Wasp?

What  difficulties  surround  the  country?
Who  is  made  secretary  of  war  ?  What  con-
vention is  proposed  by  the  New  England
states  ?  What  states  send  delegates  ?  Where
does  the  convention  assemble  !  How  long
was  it  in  session  ?  Were  the  deliberations
public?  What  amendments  were  proposed
to  the  constitution  ?  What  was  demanded  of
the  United  States  ?  What  did  the  commis-
sioners learn  on  reaching  Washington  ?  What
was  the  feeling  of  the  country  in  regard  to
this  convention  .'


CHAPTER  XVII.
