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The circumstances which 'ed 10 the dsnissa
of Lieut.. llUhsT from the U. S. Navy nre thus
stated in tho Washington Globe Of the 9Th Instant
I'VE understand that the President has this day
dismissed Lieut.. VIM. DECATUR Huasr from the
navy. 1t has been astertancd that Lieut.. Hurst,
while employed as first lieutenant of the United
States brig 7ru1ion, on the coast of Africa, and
exercising the duties Of cof executive officer of
thn, vessel, engaged in duel with a mi.Ishipmn
under his command. 1t is said, and not denied,
that Lieut.. Hurst nn inlimalion of nn intention
by Passed Mdshipman Creighton to appeal, for
some alleged wrong received from Lieut.. Hurst, to
higher authority, told tina officer ,hn, such appeal
was unnecessary. rs he, Lieut.. H., would rive
him personal satisfaction.


"The Presiiea. has seized the ca riiest oppor,u.
nifty to express by the slronges, action, his disap
probation Of the course pursued byan officer, who
should have set the example Of decipne and sub.
ordlrntion. 1t cannot be doubted that, after the
inquiry into the conduct Of all the officers engaged
in the duel, who are now absent on the A frican
station. such further measures viii be taken az n re
necessary to promote just discipline in the Navy"