The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-03-11

1t gives us great pleasure TO announce to our
readers that the labors Of this remarkable wo-
man in behalf Of the insane in our sistsr-Stste
have been crowned with entire success.
We had the happiness Of spending sOne time
WIN inrss DIX rev months since, when she
passed through our city on her way TO Nash
vile. She was then in very feeble health; she
had been sick for months, and consequently
had no, been able TO travel through Tennessee
to obtain, as she had done in other States, from
personal observation, knowledge of the exact
condition Of the insane, on which TO base her
appeal to the legislature the session was already
somewhat advanced, and u mass Of business had
accumulated, which appeared to make the pros
Pect of action, on a new and important subject
hopeless.
These circumstances seemed sufficient to dis
hearten the most sanguine They would have
disheartened any one but this courageous wo-
man, who, ON her mission Of humanity, never
knows dependency, and who sees in difficulty
only an incentive TO new exertion.
She went TO Nashville. With un,iring in
dustry she gathered as accurate statistics as
the circumstances would permit; aroused the
attention of several earnest and active minds;
dre~ up an able and touching memorial in be.
half of those, whose pathway in life is no long
er illumined by reasons bright and steady light;
and with tones clear as the clarion notes Qf e.
science, and soft as the pleadings Of
love, she entreated the legislature int
to provide a home and happiness for d.
lone sufferers
Her appeal was listened to. A bill was n.
troduced, TO establish an asylum for the insane
With anxious heart Miss Dix awaited the re-
suit The bill was discussed and lost
Surely now she must be disheartened No,
The bill 10 lost, but the cause of humanity is
not lost. She continues her exertions, presents
new facts, offers new arguments. A motion is
made to reconsider the vote. Another discus.
sion ensues and, at length, the bill is carried,
and by large majority.
The passage of this bill was followed by de-
nominations, which do honor to the citizens of
Nashville and the members of the Legislature.
On the ensuing Sabbath, thanks were offered in
several Churches to the good God for the sue
cess, which, through His blessing, had crowned
the efforts of benevolence.
The ladies of Nashville, DESTROYS of showing
their gratitude and affection to sister, whose
successful exertions in behalf of the uniortu-
nate had SO signally illustrated the power of
woman's faith, and woman's love, requested
Miss Dix. to permit marble bust of herself to
be made, that they might have perpetual re-
membrancer Of her, and Of the cause to which
she is devoted. She was also requested, by the
gentlemen Of Nashville, to sit for her portrait.
All classes seemed to vie with each other in |
testifying respect for her character, and graft.
tude for her christian labors. A vote of thanks |
to Miss Dix, passed unanimously by both |
Houses Of the Legislature, for her services 10 |
the State of Tennessee. A
1t is delightful to witness such manifsstasions
Of enthusiasm towards one who has consecra-
ted herself to the Christ-like work Of doing
good; and our interest in the exhibition is deep
sned, when we perceive its effect upon her
towards whom IL was manifested.
Grateful, very grateful, she doubtless feels,
put she shrinks from all ostentation, from ali
personal distinction. She thanks the ladies' and
gentlemen Of Nashville, but courtsously declines
with their request, for, as she says,
he desires only to live in their memory, and in
he good which God may enable her to do Holy
5 the work of benevolence, the mission Of chari-
y, and happy indeed are they, who, can conse-
rate themselves to it, with hearts free from
anity, and with single aim to the good Of man
nd the appreciation Of God.