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

Gen Jackson charge daffares to Brazil, an olicc
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 pecunary means
were reduced; but he returned in comfortable cir
cumstances, and retired to private life at Newport
where he died, December g. lS49, aged seventy.fve
years. His son, William Hunter, is chief clerk in the
Department Of State, at Washington. As a lawyer,
Mr.. Hunter distinguished for the extent and vari
ETY. of his learning while his varied accomplishments
gave him great power as an advocate. His style as
an orator was ornate, elaborate, and scholarlike;
but as speaker, though highly impressive and at
tractive, he was more oratorical than is agreeable
to present taste at the bar. He had given years Of
study and reflection to the subject Of religious liber-
ty. From the monkish libraries 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 federast. 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 was chosen by The old
years. until he was elected to the United States Sem
ate, in 1921. He was three Zines reelected, his
whole period of service in that body being over
twenty years, always acting with the whig party.
James D'Wolf was welknown merchant of Bris-
toll, r. l., and for many years engaged in extern
sive commerce with Africa and the West Indies
During the war of 1872 he was the owner OF Sc
veral successful prvateers, by which he added 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 Legsla-
ture at time when there was considerable excite
ment on account of the slavery question: Just before
Missouri was admitted into the Union. In the
United States Senate Mr.. DWolf 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 seventy-foar years.
Asher Robbins, who succeeded Mr. Wolf,
was a native Of Wethersfed, 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 of in that body as man Of pro.
found learning ripe scholarship, and classical elo-
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 Plainfeld, Colnec-
ticut, graduated at Brown University in l799>
studied law with Hon. Calvin Goddard Of Tich,
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 was chosen thrty-four
times to the same body from the town OF Westerly,
where he resided. In October, 1889, he elected
by the wings TO the United States Senate, and while
in that station died at Washington CITY, u January,
1912, aged 67. He was remarkable for s0undntHe q
judgment, righteousness Of nature, honesty Of pur
pose and an elevated love Of country, which gained
him the respect OF men OF oil parties
William Sprague is an extensive cotton manufac-
turer Of Cranston, 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, cut resigned
before the time expired, and was succeeded by John
Brown Francis, January rs, 1874. Dir. Francis has
been variable in his politics. although elected Sena-
or as whig. He was chosen Governor by co
aliton Of Jackson men and antmasons, in 1888, and
held the office five years. He was born in Warwick,
being son Of o Philadelphia, who married a
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
of the family of Major General Greene, Of the Revo>
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 practical manufacturer, and promi-
nent in the United States Senate, to which he
was elected by the wings, an advocate
for q protective tariff. His course with regard
to the Dor revolution, and subsequent State
matters, caused division in the whg 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 a wing lawyer Of Providence. In
the Senate he displayed ability as 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 q 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 his Senatorial term
commenced on the the 4th Of March last
The Amusclnenfs Of New York.
In rotice of the entertainments Of the metropolis,
we have little else to do than repeat the observations
which made of q week ago in regard to them.
Frst among them in point Of attraction stands Fancons
Hppodrome the first week Of which, eneing Saturday,
was most successful The management has adopted the
system Of day and evening performances and We Gre
dbly informed that the attendance has attained the