Show I I. Hero of War of 1812 1312 One hundred years ago Capt David Porter one of the naval heroes herol's of oC the Var of or 1812 was given a great popular popular popular pop pop- ular ovation by the people of or Philadel phia Ten fen days das previously Captain orter had hed New r York after a long and hazardous voyage from where on March larch 28 28 he had commanded the frigate Essex in her gallant but unsuccessful fight against the British ships Phoebe and Cherub Upon their arrival in New Newyork NewYork york York the surviving officers and members mom memo bers ers of or the crew of ot the Essex were given an enthusiastic welcome From New ew York Captain Porter proceeded lo Io o Philadelphia where another popular popular pop pop- ular ovation awaited him On his ar ar- rival In the tho suburbs of ot the city the horses were taken from Crom his carriage Uld It was drawn to the hotel hote b by the populace |