Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, lS4s.
IN SENATE.

4,
| '> IN SENATE.
Mr. BoRLASD from the State of Arkansas, and Mr.. RusK
from the State Of Texas appeared in their seats to-day
| The Journal having been read .s.
On motion OF MIR. ArHERTON it was ordered that when
the Senate aijourns, ii edjourn to meet Monday.
! DECEAsE OF HON. DIXON H. LEWIS
Mr. KING and sad rise, Mr. President 10 call tho
attention OF this honorable body TO affective dspeusaiun of
Providence, which has deprived the Senate of tie United
States Of ct its most esteemed and honored members tie
country of talented and useful citizen and the state OF Ala
bama OF vglan and Faithful NATIVE. On the 25th
day of October last aud in the 4Th year OF his age Dxor
H. LEWIS Senator from the State Of Alabama breaihed
his last in the city of Now York. Although from his
home, he surrounded by anxious and devoted friends
The amsble and atlcconae Partner of his bosom watched
over HIM with that tender which bet can
besow. Nothing omitted which was believed would
contribute to bis recovery auy his sreng soohe his
dying moments His immortal split calmly psssed away
without struggle, and his eess body alone remained 10
his bereavcd family and sorrowing friends.
Then it was Mr.. President, TIA. the Common Council Of
the city OF New York, acuaed by that liberal spirit which
has ever characterized the citizens Of the emporium Of
country and derous Of shcwi the high respect in which
they he'd that distinguished individual for his many private
virtues and useful public services asked and obtained permits
son to take upon themselves tho necessary arrangements for
his funeral They o; such cnaacter and conducted
in such could fail he mos gratifying 70
the family and friends Of the deceased His body reposes in
have been nfoct) whore he expressed wish 10 be
INFERRED shoua its happen tat his earthly should lie
terminated while in ts vicinity Providence so ordered
and avail myself Of this OCCASION tender the Mayor and
Common Council Of tbs city Of New York the gratitude 81
the State Of Alabama for the linguistic respect raid to the
memory Of Of her honored ind cherished sons.
Mr. LLwIs, Mr. President, a native Of the State Of
Georgia He received his education ne college Of South
Carolina where by his social qualities he Cndeaed himself
TO his associates while his scholastic ai,nmenis furnished
evidence hat he possessed Of superior Order
and pointed him destined scqgie reputation i
whatever pursuit lie might engage On the completion of bis
collegiate Mr. LAWS removed 70 the State Of Ala
bama, became stodeni in law 1ce aud by close application
qualified himself for hc bar He ob.inel license 10
practise in tie several Of the State The professional
Of Mr. LEvIs shot but be had obtained rspu-
table standing, and had he continued pursue the profession
must soon have become eminent lawyer. The nriua-
ton, however, Of Mr. LEwIss mind led him engage In
politics. and be became candidate for the Stale Legislature
The people OF the county in which he resided, with great
unanimiy elected him as one a their members and al
though qoe young man, he very acquired
handing influence with the mebers Of tie house in which
he served.
MI LxwIs Mr. President, was what is termed " State
Rights" man, strict consucicnist /; and while member
OF the Legislature rendered himself conspicuous by able adj
vocacy Of resolutions denying Congress TIE power
bsh naiions bank, impose tariff for protection, to
works Of internal Improvement. His opinions
in accordance with those Of large majority Of the people Of
Alabama and in the tear las tEnk) 1929 he selected
by the Congressional district in which he resided represent
them in The Congress Of the United States He continued
without inermsson TO 10 the House Of Representatives
until the spring Of The year 1874, commanding by his talents
mnes ard urbany the respect and confidence Of its
bc In 1914 vacancy produced in the Senate OF the
United States by my resignation, and Mr.. LEWIS was ap.
potcd Ivy The Governor Of Alabama I'll that vacancy. On
the meeting Of the State Legislature the selection Of the Gov
approved Of; and Mr.. LEwis elected without
opposition for the unexpied time. Again, chosen by
the Legislature, during the last winter for the full Of
years
Few, Mr. President very few Of the distinguished Of
country have for long pcrol mantsned their posi-
ton In the councils Of tie nation anil none have nore firmly
adhered to the principles they pesse than my late lament
ed ccague Most Of the Senators pesent have served with
him, and TO them caressy appeal TO bear testimony
the high estimation in which he held by his brother Seos-
tors ard 10 zes aud ability with which discharged the
vsrious duties which devolved upon him. Blu, il lot my
purpose, Mr. President TO pronounce euogy tho e and
public services Of DxoS II. LEws. They known and
properly appreciated by his counymen, aud nothing which
could say would add his weearned reputation, OF cause
his loss to be deeply lamented
He has gone from among and 'he pieces which knew
him shall know him more forever"
only remains for me, Mr.. President, submit the io-
lowing resolutions for the adoption OF the Senate
Resolved, anousi, That the Senate from sincere de-
sire OF showing every mark Of respect due the memory Of
hs HW Dxon u. LEWIS deceased, late member thereof,
viii 20 into mourning by wearing Grape the left for
| thirty days.
Res sd unanimously, That, As IN additional mark Of re-
spect he memory OF the Hon. Dixon H. Lewis the Senate
do no, VI jouru
! The resolutions being under consideration
Mr.. DIN said rise, Mr.. President second Tie resolu-
ons cfercd by the honorable Senator Alabama (Mr
KISc.)
When the career Of bis lamen,oj colleague suddenly
terminated 10 the city Of New York. chanced 10 I've there,
end was the only Of his associates this floor who had
the opportunity Of following him his final resting place.
seemed 10 mo for tins that might appropriately
spesk OF hs last Illness Of the hoDors paid his memory,
and, for the satisfaction Of distant friends Of the spot where
h remains rcpse Of his talents bis patriotism, his public
services the kindly feeling which he carried into his inter
courss with Others the purity Of his private character his
integrity, and his fidelity all the obligations Of life,