The victory of "Old Ironsides" over the British frigate "Java" was one of the great naval victoiries of the War of 1812. an historic May 11, 1813 issue of "The War", a newspaper devoted to news of the War with Britain. with the account from London of the Battle, also the Royal Proclamation of the Blockade of the United states ports,& the "Glorious News" Captain Decatur & The USS United States, of the American Victory at Little York, Canada and Death of General Zebulion Pike. 4pp edge cuts, complete issue.