The New York herald., 1864-11-06
IiE NAVAL HERO OF IhE CENTURY.
History Of Admiral David
Glasgow Farragur
Interesting Incidents OF His
Early Life.
A Life for the Young TO Emulate, for tho
Old 10 Admire, and for All Who
Cherish tho Glory Of the
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The recent reports relative TO Admiral Faagut tha4
he was to Como North and assume and important
command all Our last adyioes left him
Mebe the Of his last exploits, and no VIII
probably remain for tho present
Although records Of the achievements cf Admiral
Favragut have heretofore appeared in these columns
there much Of interest attached his apd
career at this time that reproduce somc OF those
early facts n hts life which necessary TO furnish
connected history OF tho distinguished naval hero. he
was born In East Tennessee, about twelve miles from
Knoxville. His father at that time In the cavalry
service Of the United States, with tho rank OF
major, and intimate personal friend Of General
jackson. Young Farraguts carly years were
passed the frontiers and bis remembrance OF
Indian adventures whom he but nve years old is
stAl vividy retained. On occasion the house In
which his mother resided attacked BY savages and
Mrs. Farragut had utmost difficulty In saving herself
and children massacre until the arrival Of Major
Farragus with his troop Some months prior to the
brsaiag out Of the OF 1912 Majcr Farrasut was or
dered to New Orleans command OF q gunboat,
and thAher no removed with his family.
When but eight years Of age David became emulous Of
naval honors, and, Initiating the example Of elder
brother, who had already become . midsbpman,
entered the navy with that rank. his warrant
bearing date December IT. 1910. He was taken
board tho renowned ship Essex under the eye OF the
redoubtabe Commodore David D. Porter, father Of the
present we'll known naval officer Of that name. In 1911
this vessel thirty two gun ship, but carrying
forty thirty Founders and long tweves, and three
hundred and nineteen composed one or the coast
squadron under Commodore Rodgers and during the
OF 1919 TO the British feet. From the 1lh
OF July, 1919, until the 18th OF September, 18l3 the
Essex and her beats captured from the British fifteen
ships eight brgs and schooners with aggregate
Of about one hundred and nfy guns 80 much terror
did she become that the British broke the neutrality
and pursued her the harbor OF Valparaiso and
the 2ssh Of March, 1914, captured her. after
Of two hours and half against two frgates-
the Phoebe and Cherub-ono carrying thirty six guns the
other twenty guns
The career Of Fanagus q mdshipman would furnish
material for almost volume Of romance. In the memo
rable engagement Of vessel with tho Phoebe and
Chorub, he not only distinguished himself by acts OF
personal daring but nearly lost hts life. Farragus
would have been promoted for hts galsnssy In this
acsion but fox his youth.
THE INCIDENT OF THE FRICTION TUBES.
related that when the contest at ts height he
ordered by Commodore Porter go below bring
while descending the wardroom ladder the captain Of
the gua directly opposite struck In the face by
eighteen FOUNDER shot, He fell back against Faragut
and they both fell down tho hatchway. The man was
heavy fellow, and H was fortunate for tho young
midshipman that his full weight did not fab upon
him they reached the deck. As was, the lad
severely stunned and recovering awakened from
dream, he upon the upper deck. Commodore Pcr
ter seeng him covered with blood, cried eut"Are you
kaIta fho A1w Thon
where are tubcsf asked the Commodore The words
brought hito senses, and Immediately went bc.
low, Drawing heavy nre from ths enemy and procured
tho required tubes.
TEE INCIDENT OF THE SIGNAL BooK.
When at last determined TO surrender the gal
liant httebrig, then complete wreck, Commodore Por
tor Farragut throw overheard the signal book
that enemy should not into possession OF
code being reported that the signal master coald
bs found After protracted search the lad dscov
cred book upon the sill OF the ports and at
threw It overheard. few minutes afterwards the
missing signal turned up and excused himself for
being absent from his post by stating that he chad been
tho side 70 sx,rcate the BOOK from the wreck,
where It had lodged"
THE INCIDENT or THR PIG.
After the fght young Farragu full OF wrath and In
dguaion against his captors, discovered that young
pig-sn animal frequently and as highly esteemed as
20. among sailors monkey poodle dog ia among the
ladies OF Europc-had been appropriated
personal property by young English MILDLY. This was
adding insult TO injury. He demanded the pig as his
property. "Butn said the Engisnman, you're prs-
oner and your pig too +" eve always respect private
property" said Farragut and he again appealed TO tho
English officers for the restoration OF the porcne rayoe
agreed that he could dog at Gs;cuns the claim
snt OF the prize lad OF much larger stature than Farra
gut, It should be restored TO him. Farragut promptly
accepted the offer. pitched into the English MILDLY with
such effect that he cried "cuough" and the little
squealer restored to Its claimant
THE INCIDENT OF THE rRIZE BARcLAY-FARRAGUr's
PIRsr COMMAND.
When Farragut was but thirteen years old u became
necessary certain occasion appoint him OF
the Barclay--sn English prizo to fhe Essox. BE
ordered to navigate her from Guayaqui Bay to valpa
raso, conveyed by the Essex Jr, another prizc Cap
Randall former commander OF the Barclay objected
10 shis arrangement but he finally conceded TO young
Farragut bis right command and assumed his position
adviser In navigation case the Barclay should BE-
separated from the 1eet.
HI STUDIES MILITARY TACTICS At CHESTER, PA.
Upon his retarn 10 the United States Fsrrsgut was
placed under the tuition Of Of Bonapartcs officers
Chester Pa to study military tactics and II was during
this period sl6 that the OF tho Esssxs crew
passsd through Chester their way 70 defend the city
OF Washington against an expected attack by the British
He much disappointed when Comm Porter, be.
i,eving him too young sustain tho fa.gues OF land
lighting, refused him permission 70 20.
IS PLACED IN A NAVAL SCHOOL AND VISITS RuaopH
wonow come 70 avery interesting and important epoch
history OF Admiral Farragut and better
describe than by transferring TO columns the ae.
count Of the same recently furnished for publication by
one Of those who participated with the young naval
ocsr in The scenes he descroesthe Bon Charles Fol-
rom OF Cambridge, Massachusetts,, formerly member
Of the government OF Harvard University
In the year 1915 new chip ofthe.ne was about
70 sail from Boston for a cruise 10 the Medterra.
mead Al the last moment the University (wbere
was then a yonng member OF tho govern nent was
apniled 10 for n chaDlatn. with ep.olaI rcgard n