Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-20

BY SENATOR BATARD-THE STATUE UNCoy-
Erred AND sALUTED.
The statue to the memory of Rear Admiral
Samuel Francis Du P0lt. U. s. N. was un-
yelled this afternoon with appropriate cere-
monies at Du P0at circle. The audience was
not 4 large one, but those vino were present
did especial honor to the memory OF the dis
tinguished naval commander by Drawing the
inclement weather. Under the direction Of
Col a. T. Rockwell, the commissioner of public
buildings and grounds, suitable grand stand
had been erected II was located on the south
side Of the circle and faced Connect cut ave-
nue. The stand was built to hold five hundred
people. and although it was expected that the
unsuitable weather would Interfere with the at
tendance the seats of the stand were assigned
10 invited guests. so that all could
be seated properly and comfortably In case
OF pleasant weather The front of the
stand. from which the ceremonies took place,
was set apart for President Arthur. Senator
Bayard. Secretary Chandler DR.. Leonard, and
the naval commission. consisting of Vice Ad-
miral Rowan. Rear Admirals WOIden, Rodgers
and Wells aud Surgeon General Gunnell. To
the rear on the right were seats for cabinet Off
GERS. members of the diplomatic corps. Supreme
Court, Senators, representatives. Judges of the
Court of Claims. Prof. Baird and the Commits
siOner of Agriculture. District Commissioners
and Judges OF the District Supreme Court On
the opposite side seats were reserved for men,
bers of the Du Pont family Mr. Launt Thomp-
son, the sculptor. Mr. Bancroft, officers who
served under Admiral Du Pont Gems Wright,
Terry and Biehle. from the army. ex-Secretaries
OF the Navy. Admiral Porter, General Sheridan,
oneers OF the army and navy and
marine corps. and the Du Pont Post.
g. A R.. from Wilmington. Delaware
On account of expected bad weather the custom
AIRY procession was omitted The Marine band
was in attendance and played some very appro-
pirate music marine guard, a detachment
OF sailors from the U. s S. Despatch and the
light battery OF the End L. S. artillery stationed
at the Arsenal We're in attendance. The cold
weather had the effect of preventing delay
and about two O'Clock the ceremonies COM
menced. Rev. W. A. Leonard. of ST. Johns
church. delivered very appropriate and effect
i've prayer. after which the statue was unveiled
and presented by Secretary Chandler.
Senator Thomas F. Bayard the orator of the
occasion, then delivered the following address:
Nr. Rayar,i,s Grafton.
The statue just unveiled to our view attests the
gratitude OF republic-of great family of repub-
lies acting IN a national union 1t has been erected
under the authority OF the Congress or the United
States and to-day, In our presence has been con-
secrated by prayer TO the Almighty Ruler of the
Universe, and is now dedicated in perpetuatIon of
the name, lame, and memory OF Samuel Francis
Du POnt, rear admiral in the navy OF the United
States, who, from the date OF his appointment as
a mldShipman, on December 10, 1915. until his
death, on June D. 1865, rendered devoted and faith
1u service to the people OF the United States and
their government.
Early in the present year In conformity with the
law, the execution OF the work placed under
the direction OF the Honorable Secretary of War,
ana with his approval confded TO Mr.. Launt
thompson, OF New York CITY,
The result OF his skill ana labor now stands before
US In "a figure OF bronze, or heroic proportions,
moulded in an attitude natural to the man whom
II admirably represents
The pedestal CT grey granite designed also by
MI thompson. rests upon base OF blue rock from
the hills or the Brandywlne, in the state of Dea-
ware the scene OF the early youth and all OF the
home life OF Admiral Du Point The artist has not
only been fortunate in producing likeness, de-
Cared TO be excellent By the family and friends OF
his subject but IN his representation OF character
istic attitude and expression has admirably COM
oineu truth 10 nature with ndeltty 10 art.
THE ADMIRAL
is here represented standing OF the quarter deck
marine glass IN hand which he has lust lowered
after an Inspection or distant object leaving his
countenance Lit with expression Of alert inter-
est IL may De accepted as a vivid and realistic
rep oductlon and portrayal of frequent incident
III his daily lfe when III command OF the blOckad-
Ing squadron OF The south Atlantic coast In which
outy unrelaxed vigilance was required. He Is
represented in the uniform OF the PERIOD and
OF his rank in the naval service The artist has in
re uee pen In MS subject and is entitled
awaited himself Of his great opportunity.
description OF the personal appearance OF Admit
TAI Du POnt GrWh neIr the Close his latest active
service by the pen OF one VINO him long and in
tInateiy, and was one of his most distinguished
compan1ons-in-arIns Rear Admiral Dani.l Ammen
may De here appropriately given. SIN appearance
he was distinguished over SIX feet in height adj,
mlraDly proportoned. graceful and urbane with
considered adulatOry TO those who knew him TO saw
that no officer in our navy within past half cen
tury was gifted with a more distinguished appear
aEce or exalted Character" Long and nlustrtous
as Is
THE ROLL OF HONOR
Oh the American navy, il is unjust to no name that
ado IL
ingrained devotion, a more jealous and soltcttous
guardianship OF ITS honor interests and efficiency
tnan samuel Francis Du Point, and the rapid sum-
mary or his life and services which shall now es-
say Will amply Justify the testimonial OF postum
70 assemble here.
lie wa the youngest son OF Victor Marie Du Pont
anu gabrielle Josephine de la Fite PelleDort
daughter OF Rene, Marquis de Peleport and was
porn at Bergen Point, \. j., September "a 1903
His father was born In Paris in 1857 entered nDon
diplomatic career, and had been attached to the
French legation in the United States in 1857 and
Isso became hTst secretary OF that legation and In
Tue sumo year Was appointed French consul at
Chariestcn C., point long after made interest,"
Ing In the history or his After two years ser
vice at Charleston he was appointed consul gem
eral OF France in the United states but left The
service and returned to France whence he emit
grated TO the United States with his father, and
nnalIy settled permanently at LOuyiers on the
Brandywine, near Wilmington, Del, where he died
IN 1924
PIERRE sANUEL Dc POINT DE NEMoURs,
the grandfather OF the rear admiral was a dinrin-
guished French economist, statesman and writer,
whose interest In the united American colonies was
Importantly manifested. and who finally became a
CITIZEN or the Unted States, and died In Delaware
IN 1917 he had rendered active service in the ne
EQUATION OF the treaty between Great Britain and
france In l7e2. In which the independence OF the
United States was recognized. And In lSD3 had
Deen instrumental In the negotiation OF a treaty
Win france under the administration Of MI JET
ferson, by which louisiana was acquired by the
United states ON both sides or his house Admiral
Du Polt was descended from an honorable and dis
tfiSulshed ancestry in France whose descenda MIS-
as citizens OF the United State have maintained
without blemish the high character of the race
from which they sprung.
Shortly after his birth his parents removed To
LOuflers. country seat In the vicinity OF Whining
ton, De-, ana there, on the pctur-soue and health
1ul banks OF the Brandywi near the memorable
Held OF battle OF that name, In which the MARQUIS
ut Id F4yette was seriously wounded, the early
youth OF the admiral was passed. There was the
nome OF his cndnoOd and his affections the scene OF
his manhood and married happiness and there In
the maturity or his years and lame his mortal
frame Was lad AZ rest. He was married In 49, 10
Miss Sophia Du POnt. who still survives him and
has no children. When but a mere child littIe
more than twelve years OF age, ON December 49,
lel5, he received from President Madison his ap,
polntmelt as midShlpman In the navy Almost
west Point, but his preference was strongly for
tne navy and impressed with the traditions OF his
Maternd4 ancestry, he entered at once upon a
career or arms
LITTER PROM THOMAS JEFFERSON
The interest OF Thomas jefferson in the family
ofihlS friend Du Pont de Nemours drew from him
letter upon this occasion, OF which an extract AT
this date may be interesting:
"rOr twenty years 10 come we should consider