New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-29
SIMPSONS TRIBiTE TO DEWEY.

From rhe Centllrv for October.

From The Century for October
Dewey like FarragUt. is one Of the mer
the service whose life has been in the s,,ad,
treadmil Of duty without any conspicuous
events to bring him before the public, except
those OF the civil War. Ills fine career in this
has been known to the service, where in our
long and intimate intercourse We come 10 know
and estimate one another IN a way nardly pos
sne in any other community. HIS galIantr
and ability We're thoroughly known, neltn'
could have had a better test than IN the lur
episode Of the destruction Of the MISSISSIPPI
when she grounded under the batteries at nc
Hudson. and had 10 be- abandoned anu burn'
He was then but young fellow OF tNenty-n
the frst lieut. Of his ship already trus
man His services upon this occasion truly
serve to he described as brilliant ana dls
guished The preparation Of the snip for
ough destruction by burning had 10 he car
on under a heavy tire IF the enemy. Inc r
was short. and the enemy. by means or
fires on the bank. had thoroughly llluni'
the doomed ship. Dewey proceeded wi
work with ,gor and energy rarely seer
an impertul ability which, when coupled
such energy is ll the worlds consent,
heroic. His presence at the capture OF
Orleans at Port Hudson. ami I'm the Nv
tacks a Fort Fisher. had given him fulle
perience 90 battle than falls 10 the lot or
naval mon. however long their lives. and
his squadron into action AT Manila. no
with feeling Of emulaiinS his gallant an
spicuOus eXpcrien' 20 under our other gre
miral now nearly forty years ago
From 1850 his lite was the life Of ordi,--.5
moulds man on nAeXihle lines Of duty and
honor He served al sea IN many SHIPS. and did
excellent duty on shore. particularly IN the
Lighthouse Board and in tho Bureau Of Equip
ment Of which he was chief. and the Board
Of Inspection. Of which he was the head. He
was always q great student Of history. and II IL
to mis- studies no doubt. combined with his
81 at practical experience 81 war, that MS glo-
riOus success Is due
The service knows Dewey n an ideal head OF
a fleet Perfectly courageous. Il thoroughly bal
anced judgment and quick II decision. he has
the qualities which carry one 20 fame II oppor-
tunity he given. The man and the hour fOrtu-'
natey came together and the country is richer
in another brilliant page Of history and another
heroic figure Whatever this war has cost or
may cost land believe. from my knowledge OF
cuba. r. was most righteous war;. IL will he
repaid TO the country in the very wonderful In
huence upon the young people Of our land. who
will surely grow 60 manhood and womanhood
with exalted views Of patriotism and duty,
which il IS worth almost any sacrifice 10 have In
stllrd. | have been much touched by the un
conscious exhibition among Our children OF this
eNaliation Of spirit which. a. ! think It has
affected them. can only work for good. and not
for harm. | do not think that IL has inculcated
In any wise a w1rlike spirit for wars sake As
| have observed IT, il has been "A spirit ~ purest
patriotism. and in this ! see one Of the best
hopes II our country.
Dewey in this light stands for far more than
the brilliant victor In famous night. as the
author Of II proud page of history His career
has given lofty impetus % the young. which
VIII bear noble fruit In nober aspiration. He
has become one ~ the most valued possessions
which q nation can have national hero. After
all the Romans read more deeply into the
human heart. and into the impalpable causes
which sway humanity when they apotheosized
their great men. than W. arr apt 10 grant.
Washington. Nelson Farragut and the others
ui, IN, long list Of men Of heroic deeds stand for
Every name added is the worlds gain and TO
such a list W. add the name ~ Dewey