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tts, and his brave companions; and its gratitude for the result of the brilliant exploit which recalls the deeds of our naval heroes now canonized in history, and has rendered the name of the Kearsarge as precious to the memory of every American patriot as those of the Constitution, and the United States. It is therefore ordered, that a national salute of thirteen guns be fired upon the Common in honor of Commander Winslow, his officers, and men, as they pass with their escort. Captain Lucius Cummings, commanding First Battery of Light Artillery, M. V.M., is charged with the execution of this order. The merchants of Boston also gave Commander Winslow, and the other officers of the Kearsarge, a public dinner, to which Governor Andrew was invited, but was prevented from attending by pressing official duties. On the 14th of November, the Governor wrote to George B. Upton, of Boston, informing him of his inability to attend the dinner, saying,— I regret very much that I