Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser

The United States steam galley Enterprise, having undergone the necessary alterations, Commodore Porter yesterday hoisted his broad pendant on board of her, and made a trial of her speed in the harbor. The wind blew a gale at N. W.-- and although she displayed a great deal of canvas, she proved to be stiff, and capable of carrying a great press of sail. An experiment was also made of the effect which the artillery might have upon the engine. The result was perfectly satisfactory;--the machinery was not the least affected by the shock. The Enterprise then passed the city, moved by both sails and steam--the wharves were crowded with citizens who viewed with much satisfaction the performance of the vessel, and the alterations made in the galley in so short a space of time. The appearance of the Enterprise is very warlike. [N. Y. Com. Adv.]