Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-02-10

lconnexion with public affairs for thirty years
seems IN no Viss 10 haze polluted or impaired.
\ I most respectfully, then, present TO you
Il,be.e resolutions, nnd move that they be a
doptcd by the Senate (:
/ Resoired unanimously. That committee
be appointed to take order for the snporin-
tcndence of the funeral of the Hon. NATHAN
Nj r. Dixon. which will take place io.morrow.
At twelve o'clock, and TINT notice thereof DO
sent 10 the House.
H ResoIped unanimously. Tint tho members
Of the Senate. from sincere desire OF show
ing every mnrk Of respect due 10 The memory
Iof NATHAN +. Dixon, deceased, late . mem
II ber thereof. will go into mourning for ono
month by the usual mode OF wearing Grape
on the len arm.
H Resolr,d unanimously That as an addition.
InI mark Of respect for The memory OF Mr..
III NATHAN +. Dixon, the Senate do now I'D.
journ.
The Committee Of Arrangements named
by the Chair. were Messrs. Woodbridge,
Huntington, Wright, MonguIn, and Buchon-
an.
II And the Senate then adjourned.
H In the HoUsE-The speaker presented vn-
rious communications-among which was q
report Of the progress OF The Coast Survey,
the amount already expended and ths pro-
bable amount of money aud time required 10
complete it. A report Of the number of clerks
mployod in the Department Of War, their
duties, salaries, &C.; and q statement OF the
nett revenue Of each Post Office in the Unit
cd States.
i Mr.. Fillmore reported a bill for the protec-
ton and reliefof American scnmen in foreign
countries, which was referred to Commit
tee of the Whole. Mr.. Adams then called
Up his resolutions, but gave way to Dir. TIL
linghast who announced in appropriate Ian
gnngc the death Of Mr.. Dixon.
Il Mr.. Cross was understood to say he had no
objection to the adoption Of the resolutions
of the gentleman from Mnssnc chuset.s, Mr..
Adnms.) lie Mr.. C.) was very dcsirous,
however, to have this information. 1t was
necessary and important
The Speaker asked Mr.. G. 10 suspend his
motion, that the Executive commune a lions
on the Speakers table might be laid before
the House.
L Mr.. &. consenting-
\ A message was received from the Senate,
by A. Dickins. Esq Secretary informing tho
House TINT the Hon. N. +. Dixon, Senator
from the State Of Rhode Island, had de parted
this life in this city on the 29h instant, and
that his funeral would take place to- morrow,
! the Is, day of February, at l2 o'clock.
Il Mr.. Tillinghas, thcreupon rose and said:
III MT SVeukeTs IL 10 WIN etUO-
tion that rise to notice the sad communica-
,ion which has now been sent to us by tho
honorable Senator. Ii tells us that pure
heart has ceased TO thrOb-that wise head
has ceased TO think--that a hfe of virtuons
action, which had held on in uubrokcn health,
and usefulness TO green md hale old age,
has now, in the midst Of public tolls, and in u
station Of wei. won and well worn honor,
terminated-that the spirit which informed
that life and directed it To all that the culti-
vnted instincts Of generous nature perceiv-
ed to be good has been freed from the in
cumbrancc of flesh, and entered upon tho
high and congeninl destinies which ore un-
folded in The world of immortality. i. tells
ns, too, that, while we occupy these halls,
and tax our strongest faculties, and embark
our loftiest virtues or our sternest passions
IN the agitating interests which seem to de-
mand these efforts, there is an unseen Power
amongst us, in whose presence all The powers
Of man are but as stubble and nshes--who has
but silently TO touch either The si,ered crown
Of age or the firm and confident brow Of ear
lier manhood, and, instantly and equally, they
fall-the eloquent tongue is mute aud the
heavng bosom is still.
II Mr.. Speaker. were it not that the notices
appropriate TO these melancholy OCCASIONS
must Of necessity be brief would gladly
! speak of the deceased Senator Colonel Dix
on) more largely than shall now allow my
! self to do. ] would speak Of him with the
privilege Of one who for nearly thirty years
has enjoyed his friendship who has been
associated with him in professional and in
legislative lnbors and who, in any effort for
tn" improvement, of the laws and institutions
OF his State, and for the advancement Of
whatever was thought conducive to The per-
!, manent prosperity OF his fellow citizens
always relying upon him as amongst the
D foremost-nevcr relied upon him in vain.
, To most Of The members Of this House, no
{ was, probably, known only in his public sta
, ton. To those distinguished Senators whose
D nenrer acquaintance he was so happy as to
enjoy, tand he could not enjoy that without
enjoying also their Affection 1t would be SUI
5 pertluous TO enlarge upon the traits Of that
= modest and bland,but at the same time strong ,
, energetic, influential character, which mark
!, ed him in his individual and social as well a.
in his official relations to men and things.
Though few opportunities may have occurred
to him here for the deveopemont Of all his
qualities, yet believe that his quick ond ae-
curate power of fobscrvation-the promptness
3 of his pene netration--the soundness Of his de-
lberate lude ement-the constant sunshine of
his cheerful bcnevolence-his serene pa
{ tience under trials nnd vexations--the sim
, pie. hearted truth, the transparent honesty Of
his desires and pnrposes-tbe boldness of
his assertion Of the right-the enduring firm
ness of his resolution-the clear integrity
and the high toned honor Of his daily thoughts
T these, | believe, have not been without
their witnesses here. But will not attempt
to group all the strong and clear and beauti-
, ful qualities of mind and heart that consiitu-
iu,ed IN him ability in action and in council,
and invested him with moral influence, (of
greater value than oil talcnt.) which added
lis just force to every effort Of his intellectual
strength. Sweetness Of disposition md pow
er OF intellect were in him blended in that
happy and harmonious union, without which
neither can be Of distinguished value 10 tho
possessor or 10 the world.
e Ills sterling character, uDoblrnsivc and un-
, ambitious Of daily distinction, was one Of
those reserved moral resources Of which this
nation has many-though few, if spy more
marked and sure than he-on which, in tho
, testing times Of trial that call for the bettor
powers Of man, she might draw, with n con-
, fdcnce that need not falter, for the conserva-