New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
ncath OF Renr-Admiral FOOfc.

public have taken deep an interest for more than
week past, was brought to fatal termination on
Friday evening June &c, al the Astor House, in this
city. The veteran commander had recently been
ordered to relieve Admiral Du Pont in the command
of the South Atsntic Bockading Squadron, and was
preparing for his departure that service when he
was attacked with the illness which has ended bis
valuable life. Few officers either in tho navy or
army of the United States, have signalized them
selves by such stern and uucompromising devotion
TO duty such ardent patriotism such heroic courage,
and such admirable combination Of the most beau
tful virtues Of private life. His loss will he deeply
and painfully felt in the present crisis Of our national
affairs, while it has sent pang of unusual grief
throughout wide circle Of devoted relatives and
fiends.
Rear-Admiral Andrew Hull Foote, was born in
New-Ilsven, Conn.,, September II, 1906, having
nearly completed his ffy-sevenih year at the time
OF his death. He was the son Of tho late Hon. Sam
uel A. Foote, formerly Governor of Connecticut.
and Senator in Congress- where in 1880 he offered
the resolution on the Public Lands, which gave
rise to the celebrated debate on Notification between
Daniel Webster and Robert Y. Hsyne. Entering
the navy rs acting midshpman at the age OF Ito, he
made his first cruise in the schooner Grampus, which
formed part of the squadron under Commodore For
ter sent out for the chastisement of the pirates IN
the waters of the West Indies. His first experience
of naval life initiated him in severe but successful
service; at the end Of the cruise he obtained his
warrant as midshipmsn spent three years on the
Pacific Station under Commodore Hull, and return
ing to the United States in 1877, was soon after ap-
pointed to the command of the sloop-of.war Hornet
of the West India station. At the expiration Of the
voyage he became passed midshlpmani spent the
three following years "A cruise in the Pacific and
returning home in 1880 received his commission as
lieutenant In 1888 lie was hag lieutenant ofthe Med.
erranean squadron under Commodore Patterson,
and in 1893 crcumnavi gated the globe with Commo-
dore Read, first Lieutenant Of the ship John Adams.
During this voyage lie was engaged in AN attack on
the pirates of Sumsra, and rendered important AS
ssisnoe 10 tho missionaries Of the American Board
at Honolulu, who had suffered from the i'll treatment
Of the French naval commander on that station.
From 1871 to 1913 he was on duty at the Naval Asy-
lum IN Philadelphia, where lie succeeded in induc-
ing many Of the pensioners TO give up their spirit
ralious, aud take the temperance pledge. He was
one OF the first TO introduce the principle OF total
.
and duiug craiso in the hag-ship Cumberland, as
first lieutenant TO Capt. Breese, he not only PER
suaded tie crew TO abandon the use OF liquor, but
personally engaged in their religious instruction, de.
LyeTiDg every Sunday al eAiemporaueous sermon
AT which more than 300 sailors habituAl!y attended
After serving as executive officer al the pavy yard
In Charesown, Msss. for about three year,, ~
l5i9 he war appointed to tho command OF the brig
Perry, Asd ordered TO join the squadron under Com.
E.odore Gregory on the African coast. For the hex
two and half Year,, he Was actively employed ~
the suppression Of the slAve trade, and in coopefa
ton with tho Bhtsh squadron in conformity viii
the Webstfr-A,hburtOn lreaty, effected the capture
and condemnation Of several shaving vessel' com
Ictely diving ,i.o si-'e s.--4- ,i- Th-
r,sulis Of this crnisc were presented To tie public in
an interesting volume entitled "Afnca and the
American Flag, published in Nes-York in lsJ2.
Anet serving on the Naval Retiring Board, be
was appointed IN lSJ6lo the command Of the ,OoP
of-war Portsmouth, aud ordered T. proceed 10 The
China station. lie arrived u, Canton Jusi previous
10 the commencement Of hosiiiios bet Woeu tho Luz
ylish and CLinete, and Immediately took measures
for Protecting the property Of American citizens H.
tie di,clafge Of Lis duty, be wAs fred UPON from
the Canton forts and receiving permission from
Commodore Armstrong, the COMMANDER of tie
.qnalron, procoedrd TO vindicaie tie honor " the
American hsg, and demanded Rn apology for tie 10.
iury. Upon the refusal Of the Ch.nese. be- COM
menced an attack upon the forts, four Ia number,
with the Portsmouth, supported by the Lcyant, sud
finally landing viii affce Of - sailors aud ma
rnes, carried he largest and strongest works by
storm. The remaining forts were succef- ycly NJ,
tackled and al length captured, with a loss 10 he
Chinese OF 400 men, willie the casualties GA the s.do
If the alta, kug party amounted 10 but hulc more
than 40. The works were massive structures of
granite, with walls seven feet thick, mounting ll6
guns, and gafrisoIei by 800 men, But they could
make only IA shgnt resistance 10 tie American Inch
'hcll-guu Of 80 hundred weight, which made a
breach IN tho first iou through which Tie Storm. !;
party could earily enter ana take possession. The
British aud French fleets IN the Canton River were
" tnerscs Of this exploit aud were loud their praser
OF the spirit and energy Of the gallant American
Commander.
Returning 10 tie United States in june, 1853,
Commander Foot- was appointed executive officer
ol Tie Brooklyn Nayy-Yafd, and in July, 1861, war
commissioned a. cal tain Ia the following Septem-
} Der, no was appointed To succeed Commander
Rodgersas flag officer Of the hoa fitting out agGnr,
tho Rebels in the Western waters. He devoted hrs
personal attention to the completion Of this work for
the mex, few MONTHS and on Feb. i, 1862, attacked
and took Fort Henry, without the aid OF the land
forces under Gen. Grant; captured the Rebel bat
teries at Fort DoneGon The lith; took possession
Of and occupied Clarssvlle; and forced the Rebels
to evacuaie their boatted stronghold Of Columbus
At tie attack on Fort Henry, he WAS severely
wounded in the ankle by fragment OF Il 6i-pound