New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-12-09
Dixon ~. Lewis.

This eminent Senator, it will be recolIected
died Ia this City, few weeks ago, az the National
Hotel, and his body now sleeps the sleep OF death
in the beautiful Cemetery OF Greenwood
On Thursday last his death was announced in
Congress, on which both Houses adjourned over
I'LL Monday.
Mr.. KING of Ala. made the announcement 10 the
Senate. Ia the course Of his remarks, be said
The Common Council of the City OF New FORK, &C
uaed by that liberal spirit which has character
lied tue cli1ens Of the emporium of country and
DESTROYS of showing the high respect n which they held
that distinguished individual iof he many priyse var.
aud useful public services asked aud obtained per
mission 90 take upon themselves the necessary arrsn-
mrnls tor his funeral They were Of such character,
and conducted IA such manner could not fall o. De
Crafty ns 90 the family and friends Of the deceased
HIS body Ieposes IN the beautiful grounds OF Green
wood n the identical spot (as have been informed
where he once expressed wish 90 be- be Inferred.
should 10 SO happen that his earthly snou be-
terminated while in is vicinity Providence sd order
ed Il and avail myself Of this occasion 60 tender 20
the Mayor ana Common Council of the City of New
FORK the gratitude OF the state OF AlaOHma Tor the dis
ting u-hed respect paid % the memory oi one Of her
most honored and cherished sons.
SIR. LEWIS. Mr.. President was a native OF the STATE
of Georgia. He received bis education "a, College
oi south Carolina on the completion of bis collegiate
course. Mr. LEWIS removed 90 toe state oi Alabama
and became 4 student IN law Office he obtained n
license o. practice in the several courts OF the state
The professional career of Dir. lEwIs short The
inclination of Mr. LEwIss mind Id aim o. engage Ia
pOiucs sud De became candidate Tor the stale L--s
lsiure The people of the county In which De reside
win great uuanimy elected him one OF their mem
bers and, although quite young man. he very soon
acquitted commanding influence with the members oi
che House in which be- served.
ln the year las think so be- Wa selected hy the
Congregational District in which be- resided to rep
resent them 10 the Congress OF the lniiod States -
f.. D.
House OF Representative Until the spring Of the year
-4i commanding by his talents. nrmness aud urhsn
ity. the respect and confidence u rs members. Ia
l-ii Vacancy was produced la The senate % the
Ulited States by my resignation, ard Mr. LEWIS Vas
appointed by the Governor Di Alabama O. 900 that
csncy. On the meeting Of the state Legislature the
selection OF the Governor was approved Cd and Mr
LEWfs Was elected without opposition Tor tfe un.
expired time Again he chosen by tie Legislature.
during the las: Winter tor the full term OF six years
% only remains Tor me Mr President 10 submit the
following resolutions for the adoption OF The senate
Rs,o,ei uHsH sa,s Tas. ie senate IRON ss.ncrre &C.
showing every mara oi re.prcl the memory
u hon pXON Lsws, dece-src isie member lhefeo,
~ io noun ins oy wesnns crspe on the -i arm ior
1iuy DAYS
R.sossd uaaaiuavsig Thai a. al ADDITIONAL mafk Of r.
.Prc for ne memory Of Hon DIXON H. LEwIs, the sen-Ie
90 nov sc'oum.
The resolution being under consideration
Mr.. DIX sad I rise. Mr.. President 10 second the
resolutions offered by the honorable senator from
Alsbsms. MIR hING)
When the career OF his lAmeuied colleague was SUD
denly terminated IN the City Of New Nork CHANGED %
Dc there sn1 was the only OF his associates on
tas door who had tie opportunity OF following hin 20
hs lnsl resting place % seemed q Tor lhis
that misat appropriately speak OF ais last aess of
the hcnofs paid % hs memory, hna Tor the sac
o distant irrds, q the spot srlre bis reuans fpos
OK his talents. rs PATRIOTISM his pubic services the
kindly feeling which bra csrrsd INTO bis Intercourse
~ih otaers, The purity Il ~ private character his
stern integrity and as ndsiiy % Ell tbs obligations OF
hi-, need ssy nothing. On To- surjec, the honorable
senator Who moved the resoltuns ans leff -f 20 D.
SAID Bat carnol torbesr % add hal al NY inter.
course with aim Ia tbs body strongly impressed rae
with his hoefsliy gentleman h.s uprsatness -
mar, AMI hl, cOnsciratiousness As legislator.
Mr. LxwIS arrived ~ NeV-lorS the 9h o. OcIo-
Der un~cll though urt supposed. seriously 30
Re accompanied friend shortly after Ms arrival On
excursion through the City sud passed nearly -
entire dsy in the examination OF various objects G IN
ierest Ga several succeeding lays he Nss out again
2st he -rln aitcrwari bscar,e inc spossd a sc nj
tine. From this moment his strength rapidly declined
and the Sjth OF October biz connection with t1e
things Cd esstn Nas dissolved forever
TIE Mayor of the CITY. ca receiving the uluurlfui
intel nee. c-lst the Common Council together, AM
O. ~ss Immediately resolved. with accord % give
rs r mains pubic burial I vii not dwell on the
funeral CEREMONIES Performed - the Cliy Hal I'D
words OF eoqaence spoken him. the extended
procession moving through streets thronged with the
population Of the City. Suf5ee TO cay, the former