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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 28: the city Oration,—the true grandeur of nations.—an argument against war.—July 4, 1845.—Age 34. (search)
from whose letters extracts are given— were William H. Furness, O. W. Peabody, and Hubbard Winslow, among clergymen; Professor Thomas C. Upham, of Bowdoin College, a writer upon morals; J. Miller McKim, the Philadelphia Abolitionist; Edward Kent, of Maine, long conspicuous in public life; Henry C. Carey, the political economist; Brantz Mayer, of Baltimore, known in literature; John Jay, of New York, already earnest in the anti-slavery cause, and since distinguished in a diplomatic career; P. H. Taylor, of Andover, the accomplished teacher of the classics; Dr. Edward Jarvis, versed in statistics and medical science; James Russell Lowell, of Cambridge, and Jacob Harvey, of New York. The greater number, however, while commending its elevated sentiments, full scholarship, and ability, questioned its logical results; to wit, the disarming of nations and the abandonment of fortifications and all war preparations. Among those who wrote thus, either briefly stating their doubt, or treating m
The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
Death of old citizens. --We learn that Mr. P. H. Taylor, for many years past known in this city as a musical connoisseur of fine taste, died in New Orleans, on Friday, of cancer of the face, Mr. Taylor was a man of peculiar and original views, in many respects. If his name was ever found on a musical instrument, it was consMr. Taylor was a man of peculiar and original views, in many respects. If his name was ever found on a musical instrument, it was considered a guarantee of its excellence. He first came to Richmond, nearly forty years ago, as assistant to Parnell, leader of the Orchestra to Gilbert, the modern theatrical champion, who raised the fortunes of the drama in Richmond, after the disastrous conflagration in 1811, and continued, up to the day of his death, respected by all. Mr. Taylor was an Irishman by birth, and leaves a family. He will long be remembered in musical circles as the pioneer in that class of entertainments. As a man, father and citizen, he descends to the grave without an enemy, and accompanied by the sincere regrets of many who knew and esteemed him for his unobtrusive virtue
The Daily Dispatch: March 25, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
I hope to be dodrabbertid if them afoursaid raskals hadn't gone and put an old gaved in hat onter George Washington's hed and shuved a short clay pipe inter his muth. His nose they had painted red, and his trowsis legs they had shuved inside his butes. My wax figure of Napoleon Boneypart was likewize maltreated, his sword was danglin tween his legs, his cocked hat was drawn kleen down over his ize, and he was placed in a stooppin posishun zactly as tho he was drunk as a biled owl. General Taylor was standin on his hed and Wingfield Skots coattales was pind over his hed and his trowsis were completely tore orf hisself. My wax worx representin the Lord's supper was likewize aboosed. Three of the Postels were under the table, and two of them had on old tarpaulin hats and ragged pee jackets and were smoking pipes. Judas Iscariot had on a cocked hat and was apparently drinkin at a bottil of whisky sot before him. This ere spectercal was to much for me. I closed the show and then d
The Daily Dispatch: may 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 9 (search)
Old Dominion Guard, "D" Co.,1st Reg'tva. Volunteers.Richmond, may 8, 1861. A Recruiting Office for those desiring to become members of this corps, will be opened to-day,(Wednesday,) at P. H. Taylor's Music store, Main street. Letters and small parcels for members of this corps can be left at P. H. Taylor's, directed to the care of "Capt. J. G. Griswold, 'D' Co., 1st Reg't Va. Vols." By order of Capt. Griswold. my 8--4t* Geo. Norton, 1st Serg't. Old Dominion Guard, "D" Co.,1st Reg'tva. Volunteers.Richmond, may 8, 1861. A Recruiting Office for those desiring to become members of this corps, will be opened to-day,(Wednesday,) at P. H. Taylor's Music store, Main street. Letters and small parcels for members of this corps can be left at P. H. Taylor's, directed to the care of "Capt. J. G. Griswold, 'D' Co., 1st Reg't Va. Vols." By order of Capt. Griswold. my 8--4t* Geo. Norton, 1st Serg't.
The Daily Dispatch: October 23, 1861., [Electronic resource], Memphis and Ohio Railroad. (search)
New music. --We are indebted to the publisher, J. A. McClure, Nashville, for the Southern Marseille Hymin, words by Miss M. A. Dolle, music by Roujet De Lisle, and "Dixie with Southern words," portions of a Southern collection of popular songs, which Mr. McClure is publishing. For sale by P. H. Taylor.
The Daily Dispatch: February 26, 1862., [Electronic resource], Eagerness for Southern stocks. (search)
Arrests yesterday. --By Gentry and Bibb: Thomas Harrison for stealing two counterpanes and a $5 note from Beverly Fowler. By Davis and Perria: James Burge for trespassing on P. H. Taylor and assaulting his negro boy. By Bibb and Gentry: Sam Campbell for feloniously entering Robert H. Dobbias's house, in the night time, and stealing a piece of cloth.
The Daily Dispatch: March 7, 1863., [Electronic resource], Charles Carroll Hicks. (search)
New music. --All Quiet Along the Potomac To night,"is the name of a new place of music, to be had of West &Johnston or P. R. Taylor. It is very handsomely gotten up. The words of the piece the public are familiar with and are by Lamar Fentaine, the "Here on Crutches, " whose biography was published a short time since. The music is by Prof. J. H. Hewitt. From Mr. P. H. Taylor we have also received a copy of "Rock me to Mother."
The Daily Dispatch: March 7, 1863., [Electronic resource], Charles Carroll Hicks. (search)
One hundred Dollars reward. --The above reward will be paid for the apprehension and securing, so that I get them of two negroes, Taylor and Rosa, who left my premises about the 1st of May, 1862, or $50 for either of them. Taylor is about 15 years old dark skin, very quick and sprightly, and I understand was with Capt. Mitchell, of the 11th Ga. reg't, last June and now supposed to be somewhere in Gen. Longstreet's corps, if not with that regiment, and passes by the name of "Free Bill." RoTaylor is about 15 years old dark skin, very quick and sprightly, and I understand was with Capt. Mitchell, of the 11th Ga. reg't, last June and now supposed to be somewhere in Gen. Longstreet's corps, if not with that regiment, and passes by the name of "Free Bill." Rosa is 22 years old a likely mulatto, a scar on the cheek caused by a burnt believed to be harbored in this city. Information left with W. S. Phillips, 12th street, or Dr. P. W. Hancock, Main street, between 3d and 4th fe 23--6t
The Daily Dispatch: June 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], New music. (search)
New music. --We have received from Mr. P. H. Taylor's music store, "Violetta," a song, and the "Beauregard Grand March," both very pretty pieces of music.