The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-25
LOCAL EW s..


CoMMoDoRE NEwros-FRIaATE Co1unnrA.-In the edIto-
rial columns of the Union Of Saturday the in city
was announced of Commodore John Thomas Newton com
mander Of the home squadron Of the United States navy.
Commodore Newton is native of the neighborng city,
ALEXANDRIA, and of the late William Newton esq.,
merchant that place. John Thomas
the mdslpman in the month of January, 1902
that he has been connected with that important and gallant
of the public service upwards OF five Not
wthsandng this fact matter OF record at the Navy De-
partment, would by any be understood init
that he in the remote degree belongs to what in nfe
cous is called the old ogy" school, On the
trary he in vigorous heath his judgment is sound
ever, his affections and his patriotism
ardent though be iime MILDLY of nineteen
years. The first vessel to which Midshipman Newton
assigned the sloop-ofwar Hornet. He continued to
in this aureid but afterwards Inflated ship until he
promoted to eutenancy and for time afterwards
1t his good fortune to be acting in the latter capacity
when that vessel encountered and captured after bloody
conflicts, the English sloopsofwar Peacock and Penguin.
The gallantry Of Newton spoken of by his commander
the heroic and lamened Lawrence in the highest terms.
Commander Newton received orders take charge the
oop Nachez, and the Hornet in 1928, in command Of
another, sailed cruise, and she foundered in
rife gale it is supposed not far from Tampico and all
on board persisted Upon very recent occasion, the
subject Of this wholly inadequate sketch revived the fire
of the flint of 1913. public Journal the known organ Of
the captain general of the island of Cuba published caum
NOUS outrageou abusive article upon the President of
United States The article also assaulted with indecent
bitterness the acting consul Of the United States, William H.
Robertson esq The consul addressed the captain
note nqurng If the article approved or sanctioned by
him. To this note reply received II treated
with contumey and neglect This the state Of affairs when
the gate Columbia made her appearance in the habor of
Havana and dropped anchor. The consul Immediately
paired board and after the usual salutatons between Com
modore Newton and himself, the government paper and
the note Of the consul placed the hands OF the com
mander OF the Columbia He prompt in deciding upon
what pursue lie once without being influenced
by the consul any other person. determined to withhold
salute to the captain general and the Span
ish flag This noble sailor, chvarous officer, and true
hearted American when he ascertaned that the chief
ecutye OF his countryside commandernchef Of the
army navy Of the United Staeshad been coarsey and
UNANIMOUSLY assaulted BY organ of the authorities Of Cuba
could not for a moment think OF honorng them with
salute from vessel under his command bearing alo the
stars stripes mathematical Of the glory of his country
This was high point, and Of weak nerves would
have reflected that IL ght prove affair but the com
odore determined insult offered to the President
OF the United States all hazards II heroic position
which he assumed and for IL he deserves doubtless he win
receive the thanks and plaud Of his grateful counrymen
The thousand sayageookng Of the Moro Castle and
the Puerto had terrors for who obeyng the
dictates Of honor and disoharging his duty The gallant
commodore Of this difficulty unscathed-" Fortuna
avet fortibus."
The frigate Columbia built at the Washington city navy
yard and IL viii be with Metropoans pleasing re-
Election that ship which here constructed and whose
prov first kissed the Of the Potomac, unpat-
riotcay employed in honoring the deamers oil
their own honored fellow citizen the Chief Magistrate oil
their country.
DrsERrrRs cAuGHr.-Two privates connected with the
United States Marines the barracks in this city deserted
Saturday night last On the next day Sunday Major
j. g. REYNOLDS being the National Hotel, informed
Of the decron Of the and he with Bonaparean celcr
y, ordered hack in which he seated and gave
orders the driver proceed in the direction Of Baltimore
in double quick time. When he reached the White House,
few miles from Washington, he employed Mr. Brown re-
being reinforced, the whip again applied 10 the
seods and they dashed of with fierce aacrty. Reaching
the Iron Works (sbou twenty miles from the cty.) the
Iynx-eyed major saw the who had d.graced the
uniform of the marine service and assisted by Mr.. Brown
they Immediately arrested Seeing their drill officer
the gallant, Efficient and humane majorhey surrendered
At discretion Major Reynolds shipped the eaptvcs board
in the Washington train and the erng prvates were
restored the barracks the evening Quick work
this. The major hereafter be Justly ranked fast un
The abcondng had better have lodged Saturday
night in their old comfortable quarters and enjoyed in the
morning the accustomed revee This il opinion, and
the probability il they think It sound and udcous
one.
CALAMITY At LITTLE FALLs--It is unpleasant and
even painful duty to chronicle sad calamity the
Little Falls about six miles above Georgetown, involving
loss Of life and heavy destruction Of property II is known
that Mr.. George T. Rider, Of the firm Of Rider Co., iron
founders and bridge builders whose extensive establishments
situated Maine avenue, sland made contract with
near the Little Falls.
In raising end Of the bridge yesterday TO receive the
plates which finally rest the bar connecting
the ascrcw with the bridge gave way and let the frame Of
the bridge fall suddenly into the river.
Of the stouccuters who At work the spot IL
missing and supposed have fallen from the abutment
another workman named John Frizze Is seriously injured
hopes entertained Of his recovery The loss Of prop
rty by this accident we heard estimated at ten thou
sand dollars Mr. Rider IL cnterprising and worthy c
and be Is entitled to, and doubtless win have, the sym
paihics Of the public
HfpPopRoNE.This place Of amusement, notwithstanding
the rain descended in torrents opened Saturday eve
ming last and happy that Il largely attend
ed In spite Of the weather Last evening, too there was
performance and large auditory. We designed giving
extended notice Of the admirable and brilliant perform
Of this troupe Of artisto but limits forbid ms
morning Let il suffice that the Hippodrome even exceied
expectations Of those who have visited f. Last night the
audience delighted and there 1ror Of excitement
The troupe richly deserve the patronage of the public
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