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Naval.-We understand that the sloop of war Peacock, now lying at the Navy Yard, is ordered to be fitted out immediately, destined probably for the East Indies, in consequence of the at tack by the Malaysupon the ship Friend ship of Salem.-Boston Patriot.

 The sloop of war Fairfield, as we un- derstand from a private source, is about undergoing repairs, and it is contem- plated also to send her under command of Captain Gissinger to the China seas. More than six months ago we suggested the propriety of employing a portion of our gallant Navy in that quarter of the word-better 1t should be so, than al- low our ships to rot at the Navy Yards, and keep our officers unemployed on shore. If the new Secretary of the Ma " sends two or more ships thither, it will protect our commerce and redound much to his credit-it will cause our flag to be respected by the natives. Of this we are sure-it will meet general appfo- hation among the commercial communi- ty of our whole country.

 ~. r Merc. Adv.