The New York herald., 1862-03-26
one third Of the schooner George Washington but lost

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third Of the schooner George Washington but lost il
by fraud and robbery
States Navy sailing master In the preceding month
oi June war had been declared against Great Britain
re largely participated In the efforts Of the United States
NAVY 10 put down the oppressive acts OF the British
marine
Among the many distinctive acts in the life Of Com
modore Levy-apart from his active duties as sailor
which have mark Of nobility upon his character
and procaimeds him hero OF the truest type, may
monton one or two not generally known 70 the public
city OF Philadelphia. At this time he was
very young officer Whilo dancing, in the course
tac, % ss was oyms ne came b another
officer OF the navy Supposng that he was in fault he
at once apoogzed ana passed on He went on dancing,
and 1t was not long he again came in contact with tho
same officer. He thought strange; but again apollo
gzed The dance continued and for the third time ne
came in collision with tho same officer. This seemed
very much like premeditated design ono side or the
other and as young Levy perfectly free from any
such intent he naturally concluded that it some or
fence meant from the other SIDE When the ball was
over he left the place and passing lamppos in
street in the vicinity be two men engaged neager
conversation He was at once on his guard expecting
some mischief but although there were many reasons
Tor knowing that these men intended TO assaii him. he
was allowed TO pass on without interruption
Of any kind. II must be remembered that Com.
had no fear Of any attack On leaving these suspicious
looking mon he went board his ship and TO his great
on the following morning TO fight duel near Philade-
phia This trouble altogether had arisen out OF some
the ball. Levy dead shot, and well known TO
DO So But although he had desire 10 fight he decided
70 accept the challenge and accordingly appeared on the
field with his surgeon friend &C. The duel began and
the officer who had challenged him fired six times suc.
cessively without hitting his adversary. Mr. Levy did
not fire single shot 10 return, dischargng every return
shot in the air. Az length Levy said was necessary
10 bring the contest 10 close He appealed to his second
TO see to this observing that ho had fired only in the air.
shots He now Wished 70 make il known that he would
be target longer, but that on tho next round each
party should fire to kill The second on the other SIDE
insisted on the continuation Of the duel Captain Levy
then for the first time fred at his antagonist and, with
the unerring certainty Of true marksman made him
bite the dust. He At delivered himself into the
hands tho proper authorities after thorough in
vestigation he was unanimously acquitted Of all blame
in the matter.
Council Of Fifteen although on the highest and most re-
liable testimony he was proved to be ono OF tho most
efficient officers in the naval service Of the United
Satesmoral brave, healthy and in every way devoted
70 the service OF the country.
On tho occasion Of the appointment Of commission
TO inquire into the claims OF officers who desired to be
reinstaed the federal navy, Captain Levy went to
Washington, and was IN o chamber with number OF
other officers. Among the rest there was one young
officer recently promoted ~ the rank Of Commander
who was in full uniform. Captain Levy was in plain
citizens clothes but knowing this officer, he politely
father, who had, like himself, been officer In the
navy. But the young man, having mbibed some OF the
anmosity against Levy, would not answer his sautaton
but turned away TO q window, near by. The other
officers present were astounded. Knowing Ievys
strength power they expected that he would have
struck down the young man. But he did mot do this:
Quietly walking over " the window whittier he had
retreated, he calmly tapped him on the shoulder and
said:-'Young man, spoke 70 you just now ,and you
rude enough not 70 return my salute NY name rs
Urah LOvy Your father and mysef entered the navy
together aud advanced together. remember well when
you s n the ss0 always y s an n,s
frequently received the thanks Of your father Now you
have attempted insult in the Of these
tcmen, and (here Captain Levy, having . little
switch his hand laid each spauette Of the young
commander) you are disgracsd man. i will remain
here two weeks and you wish to lind me there will DO
difficulty After that time shall return " New York,
and will always be found at street, in that CITY,"
The ended here for the young man never rssspt
Captain Levy wIs however restored TO the navy with
oil h h0nors and afterwards promoted 70 The rank OF
Commodore. Daring his command Of the Mediterranean
squadron he aided in getting british war from
dangerous position He used all his ei0rts 70 abolish
hogging in the navy, but WAS very much opposed BY
those who thought the privilege 700 dear one 70 be
abolished. Altogether, Commodore Levy was noble
and distinguished man. He was always found on the
side OF right and justice, and sailor Of the United
States, there were few 70 rival HIM.
He was the proprietor OF Monticello, In Vrgnia-the
residence Of Thomas Jefferson-which was some
time since c0nGecated by tho rebels On hoarng
OF the action Of the rebels, Commodore Levy said
that the act OF connscatiOn was nothing That In few
months the triumph Of the Union would restore
him his property, but that the rebels had made sc.
rious mistake 10 his intention 70 have left that
property 70 the State Of Virginia for educational pur
poses.
During Mr.. Levy's presence in Brazil in 1927, little
difficulty occurred between some Of the Oicers of tho
Cyaue and the Brazilian authorities Mr.. moore
near being nearly cut down by Brazilian marine, but
Captain Levy being by rushed in and received the blow
on his hand dislocapg the little finger. The Emperor
OF Brazil afterwards met Mr. Levy and pleased he
with his ana gallant conduct that he address him
in the French language for twenty minutes, and
concluded by Offering him the command Of new sixty
gun frigate just brought out from the Unitod States.
Mr.. Levy's answer was emiEently patriotic. He ex-
pressed his gratitude the Emperor for the honor but
said he liked his own service too well TO desert
It though he were buta cabin boy.
Commodore Levy suffered CO nsderably from the vul-
gar and ibera prejudice which at that time prevailed
against the Jews but which before his death he
gradually decreasing. The mass Of his enemies
animated by better motive than this and hence tho
complete failure Of every attompt to njure him. The
names OF private ctiz, and naval otlcers who bear
witness his gaantry consancy, courage and Patriot
ism are legion, ana would be impossible to quote them
in this review Of his Le but any read their
opinions at full in the investigation ordered by the
government, from which the Subject OF this memoir
emerged so triumphant All the testimony taken that
occasion went prove that the prosecuted officer
well httcd-moray, mentally, physically and in every
other specfor the service of any navy in the world
As stated above he was unanimously restored and died
IN the full enjoyment and honors Of Commodore Of the
United States Navy. He commanded the Cyanc, and
Afterwards Vandaia, and in the midst Of the great
est opposition made this ship worthy Of general praise
and communication
The defence Of Captain Levy took place before Court
OF Inquiry held Washington the months Of Novcm-
Der and December, 1857.
Our Honduras Correspondence.
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