Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-13

"We regret TO announce the death of
the Hen. WILLIAM HUNTER, l.. l.. d.,
which took place at his residence in this
town, on Monday evening last. His health
has not been good since last August ye. he
was not afflicted with any particular dis
ease it was general declnation Of the
powers ofna,ure, and gradual yielding of
vitality. Day after day he gently sank.
and his departure from life was as tranquil
a. an infants repose.
DR.. Hunter was born in this town, on
the Goth Of November. IVA, and was the
son Of the late DR.. John Hunter, Physic-
ian Of extensive practice in former years
lie commenced his classical studies with
the late Robert Rogers, Esq, and ",s pre-
pared for College by him. When twelve
years Of age he entered Brown University,
and after remaining there four yeaIs, grad
uated with the second honor of his Glass;
the distinguished Jonathan Russell having
the Valedictory. After leaving College he
went to England ojoin his Mother, and
there commenced the study of Medicine I'M
der hs relative, DR.. John Hunter. He af-
forwards studied Law in the Temple, hi,
Tutor being Mr.. Murphy, tho distinguish.
ed translator Of Tacitus. lie remained in
England nearly four years, after which he
returned to this country, and Immediately
commenced the practise Of law in thic town.
He fIequen,ly represented this town ir the
Legislature. He was elected Senator in
Congress in the year 1871, and continued
to represent Rhode Island in the Senate
during the ensuing nine years. The de.
gree Of L.. ID was conferred upon him by
Brown University about the year 1926
In 1884 he accepted from Gen. Jackson
the appointment Of Charge dAfa'res TO
Brazil, and in 1871 he was made Minister
Plenipolen,ary at shat Court and in 1914
he was superseded by MIR. Wise, during
the administration of President Tyler
Since that time he has resided in this town,
spending portion OF his winters in Proyi-
dence.
DR. Hunter was an able lawyer and
brl,ian, orator. HIS periods were roundly
turned, and his sentences, even in argu.
meats to the jury or in a political speech,
were clssscaly moulded and highly pol
ished. His language was select and the
intona,ion Of his voice was rich and full
Ills manners were courily and his address
commanding. lie spoke deliberately and
forciby, with marked action and strong
emphasis.
lie was social in his nature and fond of
society, enjoying alike the conversation Of
the profound and the repanee Of the witty.
| lie was not what is strictly termed an in
dus,rious man, and did not, therefore, ac
complish as much as he might had he been
more devoted TO occupation. He thought
much, but the result seldom reached paper,
except in the line of h professional prac-
! lice, 10 earlier years. In ordinary conyer-
satiUn he maintained that same peculiarly CT
Hyle, manner and speech as when address
ing public audience hence, those who
conversed with him always retained vv-
id recollection OF the man.
He leaves a widow, two daughters and
three sons to mourn his loss. DR.. Hunter
is the fourth member of tho Bar of this
County who has passed from .he tolls OF
earth to the repose of the grave during
the brief period of the last nine months.
THr GAINES CAsE.-In this month. the
deeply exciting and interesting case OF
Madam Myra Gaines, lady Of the deceased
Major Gaines, will come up for final dsci
sion before the Hon. Judge McCaleb, ol the
Y. S. District Cour, in New Orleans.