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Domestic News
January 28, 1846
The Arkansas Banner
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Pensacola report: Gulf Squadron plans move to Havana; frigate Potomac to return under Com. Perry; Home Squadron to increase amid Mexico tensions; Navy Yard advances under Com. W. K. Latimer; Lieut. Russ's court martial adjourns without affecting him.
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THE GULF SQUADRON.—The Pensacola correspondent of the Mobile Herald and Tribune, in his letter of the 2nd inst., says :—
"Our ships contemplate a general move shortly. So says report, and it is believed they will go from this to Havana. I learn from a private letter written at Norfolk, that the frigate Potomac will return to the Gulf again so soon as she is repaired, bearing the broad pennant of Com. Perry. It is by no means the intention of the Navy Department to diminish the Home Squadron, as the state of our relations with Mexico demands a greater increase of the number of ships than heretofore wanted. I learn that the Navy Yard, under the command of that energetic officer, Com. W. K. Latimer, is advancing with great rapidity in all the necessary improvements.— There are many extensive buildings going up, and in twelve months more it will be a yard of considerable importance. The General Court Martial convened at this place for the trial of Lieut. Russ adjourned yesterday. I learn that the evidence adduced could not possibly affect Lieut. Russ in the least."
"Our ships contemplate a general move shortly. So says report, and it is believed they will go from this to Havana. I learn from a private letter written at Norfolk, that the frigate Potomac will return to the Gulf again so soon as she is repaired, bearing the broad pennant of Com. Perry. It is by no means the intention of the Navy Department to diminish the Home Squadron, as the state of our relations with Mexico demands a greater increase of the number of ships than heretofore wanted. I learn that the Navy Yard, under the command of that energetic officer, Com. W. K. Latimer, is advancing with great rapidity in all the necessary improvements.— There are many extensive buildings going up, and in twelve months more it will be a yard of considerable importance. The General Court Martial convened at this place for the trial of Lieut. Russ adjourned yesterday. I learn that the evidence adduced could not possibly affect Lieut. Russ in the least."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Gulf Squadron
Navy Movements
Home Squadron
Pensacola Navy Yard
Court Martial
What entities or persons were involved?
Com. Perry
Com. W. K. Latimer
Lieut. Russ
Where did it happen?
Pensacola
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Pensacola
Event Date
2nd Inst.
Key Persons
Com. Perry
Com. W. K. Latimer
Lieut. Russ
Outcome
general court martial for lieut. russ adjourned; evidence could not affect him.
Event Details
Gulf Squadron ships plan general move to Havana. Frigate Potomac to return to Gulf after repairs with Com. Perry. Navy Department to increase Home Squadron due to Mexico relations. Navy Yard under Com. W. K. Latimer advancing rapidly with new buildings.