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uoxg SQUADRON, &c.-We hear


- ur.-.pre OF the recent appointments Dy
%''. of the Nay to the Government ships
,r.narrr at this port for service on 'ne coast
!rba steamer Missouri, pronounced to be superior
.nv other ship aaoai, has been placed under
tho command OF Capt. NEwToN, a most accom-
,l,bed officer and eminen,ly qualified for the
duties Of this particular servicc--haying been
transferred from the steamer Fulton. The com
mand of this vessel has been assigned to Capt.
COOPER. an officer in every respect worthy OF the
station: we are sure thst this appointment will
give general sat-fac,on and subserye the best IN
tefests of the Government. We also understand
1ha, Capt. GALLAGHER las been appointed Flag
Captain of the 8. Home Squadron and that be
has taken possession of the Independence and
hosted the broad psnnan, Of Commodore Stewart
In all these selections for important posts the Sec
re,ary has been most fortunate and has gwen great
satisfaction to the whole Service, as the gentlemen
named are officers of the highest character and
ability.


Although these ships to compose part OF the
Home Sq.adron, we must still continue TO regard
them as the defender. of our Harbor: with such
vessels as these added To the Land defence, we
should feel strong and abundantly secure. Our
Navy Yard at present affords busy, busting scene
and we are particularly struck with the well-organ
lied arrangements for the despatch Of public bust
ness under irs accomplished and scientific Com
rnnnder, Commodore PERRY. In the selection OF
this officer, likewise, the Department has been
mos, happy: few meu in the Seryic-, 'al ''..'t
s,ilI out Oft, well qualified ir tae ''.'oa
While he most rigidly performs h' Is, .so
,nues TO impress all with whom H. Sr.a 10
connection with the highest adr.. oI hi
urbanity and manly demeanor.