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Andrew Hull, an Ameriean naval officer; born in New Haven, Conn., Sept. 12, 1806; entered the navy as a midshipman in 1822. In 1849-1852 he was engaged in the suppre ion of the slave trade on the coast of Africa. In command of the China station in 1856, when the Chinese and English were at war, he exerted himself to protect American property, and was fired upon by the Celestials. His demand for an apology was refused and he stormed and captured four Chinese forts, killing and wounding 400 of the garrisons of 5,000 men. In 1861 he commanded the expedition against Forts Heary and Do nelson on the Tenne ee and Cumber land rivers, and firected the attack on Island Number 10. In 1862 be was promoted rear admiral, and in 1863 was ordered to tuke command of the South Atlantic Squadron, but died in New York while preparing to join his flag-ship, June 26, 1863. He was noted for earnest religious principles and practise in war and peace.