The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-09

and finished orator. In 1884, he was appointed by
Gen jackson charge daffaires to Brazil, an oIice
which, in ls4l, was raised to that of full mission,
Mr.. Hunter being continued as minister plenipo-
Tertiary till 1874 Previous to his appointment to
this foreign mission Mr.. Hunters pecuniary means
were reduced but he returned in comfortable cir
cumstances and retired to private life at Newport.
where he died, December 8, lS49, aged seventyaye
years. His son. William Hunter Is chief clerk in the
Department of State, at Washington. AS lawyer,
Mr. Hunter was distinguished for the extent and var
ETY. of his learning while his varied accomplishments
gave him great power an advocate. His style as
an orator was ornate, elaborate, and scholarike;
but as speaker, though highly impressive and at
tractive, he was more oratorcal than is agreeable
to present taste at the bar. He had given years Of
study and reflection to the subject Of religious lber-
ty From the monkish librasies of Brazil, and FROM
every quarter to which he could obtain access, he
had accumulated vast stores of learning and re.
search, which he had intended for publication.
jeremiah B. Howell of Providence, although a
democrat voted with his colleague, Mr.. Hunter,
against the declaration Of war with England, in
1912. James Burrill was the last Senator from
Rhode Island elected as federalist Nehemiah r.
Knight, of Providence, has held many Offices Of
honor and trust in the State, among others that Of
Governor to which station he chosen by the old
republican party, in 1877, and continued for four
years, until he elected to the United States Sem
ate, in 1921. He was three Nmes reelected, his
whole period Of service in that body being over
twenty years, always acting with the whig party.
James DWolf was wellknown merchant of Brs-
to, r. l., and for many years engaged in eyten.
sive commerce with Africa and the West Indies
During the war of 1872 he was the owner OF Sc
veral successful prvaeers by which he added to his
previous large fortune. He invested part Of his
wealth in the manufacturing business, particularly
of cotton. The Arkwright Mills, at Coventry, we
remember as one of his establishments. lie was
decided democrat of the old school, and as such he
was elected to the United States Senate, in Novem-
Der, 1920, when he was a member of the Legisla-
ture, at time when there considerable excite
ment account of the slavery question, just before
Missouri was admitted into the Union. In the
United States Senate Mr.. D'Wolf exerted himself in
favor of protective tariff, but after four years
vice resigned his seat. He died in the city of New
York, in December 1887, aged seventyfour years.
Asher Robbins, who succeeded Mr.. D'Wolf,
was a native of Wethersfeld, Connecticut, but
resided most of his long life in Rhode Island,
where he held many important stations. He
represented the State in the Senate nearly fourteen
year,. He passed off in that body as man Of pro.
found learning ripe scholarship, and classical eo-
quence. He acted with the wing party, and was
generally esteemed by his colleagues in the Senate
as gentleman of the old school, He died at his
residence in Newport, February rs, 1916, aged 80.
Nathan F. Dixen, was born in Planfed, COlnec-
ticut, graduated at Brown University in I799>
studied law with Hon. Calvin Goddard of Norwich
Connecticut and went to Rhode Island in 1902,
where he established himself in his profession. In
1873 he was elected member Of the General As
sembly of Rhode Island, and chosen thirty-four
times to the same body from the town OF Westerly
where he resided. In October, 1888, he was elected
by the wings to the United States Senate, and while
in that station, died at Washington ety. in January,
1912, aged 67. He was remarkable for soundnssR q
judgment, righteousness Of nature honesty Of pur'
pose and an elevated love of country, which gained
him the respect OF men of all parties.
William Sprague is an extensive cotton manufac-
turer of Crapston, business which his father fol-
owed at that place. Mr. sp!ague has held various
Offices, having been elected to Congress in 1885,
and Governor in 1888. He was chosen to the Senate
by the wings to succeed Mr.. Dixon, hut resigned
before the time expired and was succeeded by John
Brown Francis, January rs, 1874. Mr. Francis has
or as wing. He was chosen Governor by q co
ation Of jackson and anti-masons, in 1883, and
held the Office five years. He was born in Warwick,
being son Of q Philadelphia, who married q
daughter of John Brown, Providence merchant,
and, we believe, was purchaser Of sundry wild lands
in the Northern part of the State Of New York.
called John Brown tract"
Albert C. Greene, wing lawyer of Providence, is
go r. sc Mt - A.
luton, and has good reputation in his profession.
and as scholar and poet is known in the republic
of letters James F. Simmons, of Providence, is
known as o practical manufacturer, and promi-
nent in the United States Senate, to which he
was elected by the wings, as an advocate
for protective tariff. His course with regard
to the Dor revolution, and subsequent State
matters, caused q division in the wing party,
which finally effected the election of Mr.. James
as democratic Senator OF the latter gentleman
we gave notice in the HERALD some time since.
John H. Clarke is wing lawyer, Of Providence In
the Senate he displayed ability as a deblter, and
stood high in the confidence Of his political friends.
Philip Allen, the newly elected Senator, is demo-
crat of the old school, He was among the earliest
friends Of General jackson in Providence. He has
been successful as o cotton manufacturer, having
invested part Of the fortune he inherited in that
business nearly forty years SINCE He has been
twice elected Governor, which Office he now holds.
but will doubtless resign, as his Senatori VI term
commenced on the the 4th Of March last.
the Amuscmenfs OF New York.
In rotce of the entertainments of the metropolis
we have little else to do than repeat the observations
which we made of week ago in regard to them.
First among them In point Of attraction stands Francon