The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-08

Roar Admiral Charles Stewart.

Rear Admiral Charles Stewart.
At quarter-past three O'Clock yesterday AFTER
noon this distinguished naval officer died at his
residence Bordentown N. j., In the ninety
second year Of his age. He was born in the city Of
Philadelphia, the 2stn OF July 177S several weeks
subsequent to the evacuation OF the British forces
His parents were from Ireland his father being
seaman. Although In rather slender circum-
stances, they succeeded in giving the boy fair
education until he was thirteen years Of age, when
he was sent to sea as cabin boy, from which
he rapidly rose to the position of captain
In the merchant marine. On the 9th Of
March, l7os, he entered the service OF the
United States lieutenant. His services
to the republic were signal adding to the glory Of
her renown and link,SSs mis- name imperishabIy to
her history. The first event which distinguished his
career occurred some six years after his entrance
into the service AS Commander OF the brig
Siren he participated in the celebrated lombard
ment OF Tripoh on the Sd Of August, 1904, and re-
ceved the praise Of Decatur for his gallantry that
occasion. 1t should also be stated that during the
autumn OF 1860, while In command of the schooner
Experiment, he fought and captured the French
schooner TWO Friends, after BRIEF engagement,
without losing man.
The gaIlantry and skill exhibited by the deceased
before lrpoli was rewarded with the rank of master
commandment ana IN 1906 he was further promoted by
being commissioned captain. In 1912 he was placed
in command of the nigate Constitution, and during
the year following though closely pressed by the Brit
ish deet succeeded IN Guiding the enemy and bring
ing his ship safely to Norfolk. Subsequently he put
sea on cruise, which was barren OF result until the
goth OF February, 1915, when sailing northwest TO.
ward Cape st. Vincent On the evening OF this
day the Constitution fell In with the British ships
Cyane anu Levant and, although they were vastly
superior to the trlgate, Captain Stewart promptly
attacked them. severe engagement in the moon
light lasting three hours took place at the end OF
which both vessels OF the enemy struck their colors
and surrendered, having been badly damaged and
losing seventy-seven men in killed and wounded.
The Consultation was but little injured, admirably
was she managed. Her loss was but three killed
and twelve wounded.
The news OF this glorious feat was received with
the widest manifestations OF joy by the people OF
Stewart numerous honors wero paid him. The Conn.,
mon Council OF New YORK gave him the freedom Of
the city In gold box and dined himself and
his officers, The State OF PENNSYLVANIA presented
him with gold nilted sword and onicially thanked
him for the victory Congress also voted him the
thanks OF the nation. together with gold medal
commemorative OF his exploit, which was, undOub-
In 1916 Captain Stewart was In command OF the
frigate Franklin, which conveyed the Hon. Richard
Rush, American Minister, TO England. He continued
in active service for over a quarter OF q century
later his last cruise expiring In 1S43 Since then he
had been on SHORE duty most OF the time on the
reserved list. On the 10th OF July, 1862, he was
commissioned rear admiral. In this brief article
eventtul career OF the deceased officer He was one
OF the heroes of a republic which must evec con-
tinue great and glorious so long as she possesses
such sons
The funeral OF Admiral Stewart will take place in
Philadelphia on wednesday next