Phenix Gazette

Orders have been issued from the Navy Department to the commanding officer of the West India squadron. It is stated in the Intelligencer that orders for the immediate return of the sloop of war Hornet, from the Pacific Ocean expedition to the South Sea, to the Navy Yard at New York, to undergo the necessary repairs to fit her for the service. The Hornet is the smallest sloop of war; we regret her heavy armament, and by some other alterations, in the service, and may, by removing us, be made a good discovery ship. We understand, says the Intelligencer, that several officers on distant stations have been ordered home, one of whom will be the senior officer, but under orders to join the enterprise. We have not heard the name, or perhaps two, small merchant brigs are also that it is in contemplation to send, and the appointment will soon be made. We shall be of essential service to the enterprise mounting with the Hornet. These small vessels may greatly extend its usefulness.