The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29
THE MARINES.
SKETCHES OF THE COMMANDERS.

SKETCH OF COMMODORE SAMUEL y. DUPONT.
Commodore Samuel F. Dupont, the commander Of the
naval forces Of this great expedition native Of the
State o Now Jersey but received his appointment into
the navy from the State Of Delaware, Of winch he is
citizen An original entry into the Of his country
the 10th Of December, 1915 he has BEEN there
FORE nearly forty six in the SERVICE and his forty
sixth anniversary may bring him glory and raise
him higher in the estimation Of the people, both at home
and abroad, than all the previous So II the present
expedition successful there cannot be ton much said in
praise Of those having command. Up ; the
present time Commodore Dupont has spent nearly
twenty-five years sea- eight and half
years in active duty on shore, and the balance Of
his time hos been unemployed His present commission
bears date September A. 1866. He last sea in
May 1859, and since that time he has been commandment
of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia where his kindness of
manner together with his strict discipline, won for him
many friends Among the important positions that Com
modore Dupont has filled since he has been in tho navy
are the following
In June, 1885, Commodore Dupont-then Lieutenant
commanded the Warren nov the storeshp stationed at
Panama, " g.. that attached TO the squadron Of
Commodore A. J. Dallas, cruising in the West indies
In December, 1s43 he commanded the United States
brig Perry, while tho way Rio do Janeiro bound to
the West Indies.
In October 1916, he also commanded the frgae Con.
greSS. She was at that time flagship Of Com
modore Robert F. Stockton, and carrying out M
Ten Eyck, United States Commissioner the Sandwich
Islands, and as0Mr Surre United States Consul TO the
Sandwich Islands. In july 1916, he commanders Of
the sloop Cyane at the time attached tho squad
ron of Commodores W. B. Shubrick, and Thomas A. C.
JONES' in the Pacific He held other important posts but
those the only that recall our memory
the present time. His late command at the Phadel.
pha Navy Yard Is Of known all his present
one the entire charge of the immense feet thai las left
Hampton Roads, he has held but short time having
been appointed to the Wabash within very few weeks
Tho choice made by the department appears give uni,
versa satisfaction and Of the Oldest and most ex.
perienced officers in the navy speak Of the selection in the
highest terms, and expressing the sentiment that have
| ssthe right man in the right place"
Commodore Dupont 10 little past what ia usually
termed tho prime Of life although possessed of oil thu
vigor bodily strength and ambition that usually charac
terize younger men, and those qualities joined to his
experience pronounce himto be the need. In his
personal appearance the Commodore person that would
at attract attention. having all tho easy grace of
| finished gentleman together with commanding look
that betokens perseverance and determination to
| cessfuy carry out any undertaking that he may be
engaged in He is just the TO command respect and
TO deserve It, There is doubt but that he will guide
the expedition with safety its destination, and return
| crowned with success
| COMMANDER DAVIS.
Commander Charles IL Davis, who occupies the respon
sble post 20 cet Captain Is a native Of Massachusetts
he entered lie service in 1929, has eighteen years
sea service md now stands nearly ~ The hoad Of the