Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-06
Death Of Rear Admiral Rodgers.


lis DISTINGUISHED SERVICES AS NAVAL OFFICER
Rear Admiral John Rodgers, superintendent Of
the U. s. naval observatory, died at his residence
at the site of the proposed new naval observatory
on Georgetown Heights, at 8 o'clock last evening
after painful illness OF Bright's disease, OF sew
eral weeks duration His long service In the navy
was distinguished for activity He was 70 years Of
age: was born in Maryland near this city, entc red
the naval service as midshtpman April 18, 1928
when 16 years OF age, and after serving four years
on the frtgate Constellation was placed at the
remained until promoted to passed midshipman, in
1884. subsequently he served on the brig Dolphin,
the brig Boxer and the sloop- -of-war Marion, and
an unattached ofhcer, having meanwhile, In 1S4O
been promoted to lieutenancy. In 1S47 he was
ut IS 'hf 5 he wsy es
to the command OF the exploring expedition
in the porth Pacific, in the steamer John
nal services to the cause Of science. the eS-
ploracions having been prosecuted with great
he received his promotion to the rank of com
mander. At the outbreak OF the rebellion In 1851,
ne was sent west to sugertntsnd the building Of
active and effective service. In 1862 he was placed
In command OF the sloop-of-war Galena and OF the
ing fleet, and rendered good service he was pro-
NOTED to a captaincy in the same year, and being
appointed to command the monitor Weehawken,
the confederate ram Atlanta, in Warsaw sound,
Georgia. Having been promoted to commodore
June "a, 1859, ne subsequently commanded in turn
the monitors Dictator and MonadnOck. In 1867 he
was assigned to the command of the Boston navy
yard, and December 81, 1869, was promoted to the
rank OF rear admiral II is services at sea closed
with his cruise In command of the Asiatic fleet in
1s7O-1-72. On May 1, 1877, upon the death OF Ad-
m1ral Davis, he was appointed superintendent Of
the naval academy, and In that important Office
rendered valuable services to science by his zeal
GUS ana Intelligent supervision OF the work Of the
institution.
H1s rAMrIv
Rear Admiral Rodgers was descendant of one
OF the oldest and most honored naval families
which has had distinguished offcer In the q. s.
navy ever since that branch Of our service was
founded: His father was the celebrated Commo-
val officers mention him with pride. He was drst
lieutenant OF the Constellation when she captured
the 1nsurgente, and his gallantry In managing
wea nae aas ana 2. 10 Porter Gather Of the
hold the prize and secure 173 French prisoners who
i1ad Oeen left on board Is considered one OF the
most remarkable exploits In the history OF any
navy: Tne late wife OF Gen: Metgs was sister OF
Admiral John Rodgers. He leaves son and
daugnter, the former m1dShlpnan In the navy.
THE FUNERAL
Will take place on Monday, at 2 O'Clock, from
Epiphany church. He viii be buried with due
hOnOrS.
The pall-bearers selected are Admiral Porter,
Rear Admiral Worden, Rear Admiral Ammen, Gen.
Wright U.S.A.; Commodore Baldwin, Prof. A
Hall, Prof. Hardness, and Commodore Sampson.
The remains will be inferred In Oak Hill cemetery.
The naval observatory was draped In mourning
to-day out OF respect to to the memory Of the de-
Lieut. Commander Scesua " n have charge Of
the funeral procession. OficerS who attend are
expected TO appear In cooked hat frock coat, epau
cd that no flowers be sent to the residence Of the
deceased.