{"newspaper_name": "Mobile register and journal.", "edition": "01", "page": "p2", "byline": ""}
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The Washington papers of the l2lh announce that the President on that day dismissed u. Wm. De- catur Hurs, from the Navy. l, has been ascer,a ned that Lieut. liur't white employed first lieutenant of the United States brig Truxton. on the coast of ica, and exercising the duties of chief executive officer of that vessel engasei in duel with mid shipman under his command. It is said and not de. ued, that Lieut.. Hurst, sn ntmation of intention by Passed Midshipman Creighton to appeal for som. alleged wrong received from Lieut.. Hurst, to higher authority told that officer that such appeal was un. necessary. as he. Lieut.. H., would g,ve him personal satisfaction.

 It is thus apparent that the President has seized the earliest opportunity to express, by the strongest action, his disapprobation of the course pu, suee Ly officer who should have set an example of dis. cIplme aud subordination IL cannot e doubted that afer due inquiry into the conduct of all the officers engaged in the duel, who are now absent on the Ari- can satiOn such further measures will be taken as are necessary to promote just discipline in the navy