The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-02
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New York Pest once.
Immediately after reading the journal in the Sen.
ate this morning, Mr.. Simmons rose and announced
the death OF his colleague, Mr. Dixon in the follow.
ing appropriate terms.-
Mr Ps.sIozsr:-My position imposes on me the paiu
ui dpy 10 announce TO the Senate the death of INV col
iesgre the Hon. NArHAx FELLows DIxor, Of Rhods
siand, which took place on Saturday Last. at moon.
stance which can be mingled with such an sfc,ion. II
was attended by moderate. not excruciaing pain BY
the 70 last Of clear aud unclouded nindy
to breathe out his life upon pillow Of rest Having
said this my feelins would direct Il down and
TO the event rsvives. Those whs have recently Wit.
messed such scene, feel how inpotent anguaas
to describe It, ortAs emotions which PRODUCES When
we witness such separation as death produces the
mind earnestly seeks 70 catch CLEAN of that hone
which the spirit has asd TO, and the eye turns again
hind W. silently say, what wonderful Transition.
The intellect cannot csnprshead its my steriss Ind
and to feel the dis;iucs and Individual sdSsnitioo.
that we also must follow The loss sustained by us in
the event have now brought to the notice Of Sen
D..or born at Psinnsia CONNECTICUT in DecemSer.
~ lns Ms Srsdpstsd At Rhode Island College in 1899
Island in leo2 TO practice in the courts Of that stas
while he eontiaucd to pursue his abors IN
nenty in Rhsde leland. He ives sraduate Of the Col
ege Of that State, which he had always lived and
al IN
our people aud our institstions Ours thercforc -
came bis adopted State Subsequent events show that
his attachment was reoproeaed sad that he not only
adopted Rhode laand, bat also adopted BY her pec
pie as Of that State. In 1873 ne ives elected
member Of the General Assembly Of the State ana was
elections. In October, 1855, he elected by Rhode
Island member Of the Senate OF the United States or
In the councils Of tie state he occupied CON m
position won for himself By the ameny Of HE depor
nspt his great And hi: sterling integrity
than do having but recently become his colleague l.
had known him intimstsy for sixteen years and have
signed him the Senate ths his character az thus
appreciated; and especially to ind In the init
emnently honored by his friends. Others may have
occupied more elevated positions, but meme more
n S
was most prominent. It was IN his own neghborhood,
among his numerous kindred and in his own family,
aad peculiar social qualities have made their deepest
impression and il il in tbs large space he filled among
void II is in the circles where the deepest
have been made by the life end the deceased
H.: ne b asd
tranquil DEATH and he Kind attention Of the individual
members Of the senate end its ofcer attention. which
iii these will be @ and ON 10 their relief
There will remain smother duty for me 10 perform
70 detail to them that which has trsnsPrsd in the
hdental intercsurse Of private friendship and in the
,fi e is :sss
place that the virtues tested-there, where
see; IL shorss.sa psrspsctivs the end Of his journey
finds the Of intellect and philosophy give way
aud his affections grasp the consolstons and hopes Of
our holy religion, WHICH srae'oay invites US auto AZ
The manifestations were then adopted and the
S.na.e adjourned. airH ~ ~
The select committee Of both houses, on the cur
rency, are understood to be ready to report and we
may expect to hear from them in few days Tie
general expectation Of the people, as manifested
thrt ugh the press that this question ought to be
speedily settled, has already begun to have its effect
in Congress, and the opision is gaining ground here
that the Cabinet scheme Of finance, with some
notifications, will become the law Of the land.
Mr.. Msrshall's resolutions respecting the conduct
of Mr.. Adams, are to be amended by striking ont
the allegation Of "mora treason" and IN that shane
the House Will vote upon them. THE result .
doubtful but the probability is that they viii be
jected In the early stage Of the debate they might
have been adopted but the discussion has presented
a new issue, and it il supposed they will be de-
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Up to the present time there has been no defai-
tive action in reference TO the New York Pest OF
flee. Mr.. Coddington is TO be removed. So msch
is settled Asto the successful candidate, the opin-
ion heretofore expressed respecting Mr.. Boodgood
Is in unison with the general sentiment prevailing
here. and very little doubt now exists that he is to
be the man. Several individuals, Mr.. Hoxie amorg
the rest, have come ON to urge their pretensioAs,
but, so far as can be ascertained, they have made
no headway whatever. Hoxie's claims are founded
entirely upon his vocal powers and performances.
but the duties Of Postmaster not executed
cordng to the gamut, he can hardly expectte sing
himself into an Office so lucrative and important
The hostility 10 Mr.. Bloodgood among certain
class in New York, has stimulated his friends to in
creased activity, and every effort to prejudice him
with the appointing power, has been promptly met
and thwarted. The only objection 10 which any
particular importance was attached, rested on the
fact that he has not always been resident Of the
city OF New York. This has been entirely OLIVIA
ted. He took residence in your city some time
ago, and has been active in many public matters re-
atng to its interests, acting with its ciizene, and
mpelled by similar considerations. Besides, many
similar appointments in just such have already
been made. They were considered no obstacle in
the way Of Mr. King of the American, whose fAmi-
ly live in the State of New Jersey, when he was q
prominent candidate, nor to Webb, whose family
have resided in another county for pears.
MIR Boodgood has The confidence and support of
the great body Of the wing press in the State Al
large, and host Of fsiends 10 the city. The ables
and most Influential men Of the wing party have
youched fot his influence his talents, his services.
and bis integrity. The weal,hiest men in the city
have advocated his claims and the wing young
men of the State consider themselves represented
bv him His efficient labors in the Harrison contest.
when he and few devoted friends stood firmly and
almost alone against the Scott men and the Clay
clique have convinced the county Of his sagacity
an perseverance,. General Harrison fully appre-
Grated hi, great services and Immediately after his
election, voluntarily offered him any Office that he
might desire.
The opposition to Mr.. Bloodgood comes from
quarter notorious for its selshness and serve devo-
,;,u tn any powers that happen 10 he All they can