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Theodore Parker (search for this): chapter 22
, had left vacant. In some respects he came nearer to Sumner than any of the Five; and there were times through Sumner's life when he opened his inmost thoughts to Howe as to no other. Their friendship was to be sealed by a long and earnest co-operation in the causes of education, prison discipline, and freedom, where often the brunt of the conflict fell on them. Sumner, in company with a friend,—quite often with Felton, —took lunches or evening refreshment at Brigham's Concert Hall, or Parker's restaurant, in Court Square; and on these occasions oysters were the favorite dish. He was neither Sybarite nor ascetic. To excess of any kind he had the aversion which comes of good breeding as well as good morals; but he did not accept the rule of ethics on which many good people now insist, —that, for example and self-discipline, one ought to abstain from what is very liable to abuse. He seasoned his food with hock and claret, always however with moderation; but these he never took e<
Hagen (search for this): chapter 22
tes have been so much occupied during the last year with making a President, that they have thought little of juridical questions. Capital punishment has not been discussed. I think it probable that it will be discussed this year. Remember me to the Hepps, A lady highly esteemed, who kept a pensionin Heidelberg, and had frequent receptions for friends. Sumner probably lodged at her house. She died not long after the period of this letter. Her daughter Julia became the wife of Professor Hagen, of Heidelberg, afterwards of Berne, and died about 1850. particularly to Fraulein Julia; and present my affectionate salutations to all your family. I hope your younger children are as healthy and happy as they appeared when I had the pleasure of seeing them. Give my best regards to Grosch, Dr. Lambert Grosch, a law pupil of Professor Mittermaier, and a magistrate, who died in 1875. and tell him that I am his debtor for a long and most interesting letter, and that I shall write h
Fitz-Greene Halleck (search for this): chapter 22
pon it; to be guided by it: and will not this be a strong means to improve the relations of friendship between the two countries? Will it not be one of the instruments wherewith to beat down the hydra-headed prejudice that prevails with regard to us in England? Ever and ever yours, Charles Sumner. From New York he wrote to Hillard, Jan. 24, 1841:— Felton and Longfellow arrived yesterday. I have had some pleasant dinners, seen some handsome women, and been to two balls. I like Halleck very much; have met him twice at dinner. He is clever, and much to the point in conversation. Cogswell inquired after you. He is as gay as ever. I met Theodore Sedgwick at dinner at the Coldens' (Mrs. Jeffrey's family). He appeared admirably. He is the cleverest and most gentlemanly person I have seen in New York, To Dr. Francis Lieber. Boston, Feb. 11, 1841. my dear Lieber,—To-day came to hand a warm-hearted, kindly, truly German letter from Mittermaier, acknowledging the r
George W. Greene (search for this): chapter 22
es Sumner. To Thomas Crawford, Rome. Boston, March 31, 1841. dear Crawford,—You have, perhaps, already heard from Greene that I had started a subscription paper to procure your admirable Orpheus for the Boston Athenaeuin. The sum I proposed rise before me as I think of Rome. Those three months that I passed there were the happiest of my life. Your bust of Greene is a capital likeness and a beautiful work of art. It is admired by all who see it. It occupies a conspicuous place in Lo produced a Young Augustus! We all admire the Shield of Achilles, which is the chief ornament of Felton's house. Tell Greene he must write us the history of that. How did he come by it? Has the engraving of your Orpheus been published in the Ape new in Rome? What works have you in hand, and how are the other artists doing? Is Thorwaldsen there? Give my love to Greene. Believe me ever very sincerely yours, Charles Sumner. To Lord Morpeth, London. Boston, April 15, 1841. my dea
Hugh S. Legare (search for this): chapter 22
ield and Springfield, home . . . . Longfellow has written a beautiful little poem,— Excelsior,—which I hope to send you, when it is published. . . . Webster passed through Boston day before yesterday, on his way to Marshfield. Judge Story and Abbott Lawrence both side with the Cabinet, and think Webster has made a mistake in remaining. Ticknor, who has returned from Woods' Hole, remains firmly his friend. I was told, in the west of Massachusetts, that the Whigs disapproved his course. Legare is rejoiced at being Attorney-General. Some time ago he declined the mission to Vienna, and all posts abroad. Mr. and Mrs. Ticknor speak of him in the highest terms. He must be an accomplished man. Ever yours, C. S. To Lord Morpeth, Albany. Boston, Nov. 16, 1841. my dear Morpeth,—I write at a venture, hoping this may hit you at Albany. We are all anxious to get you back in Boston; but nathless, I wish you to enjoy the autumn, as long as it is enjoyable, in journeying about. Yo<
Ellis Gray Loring (search for this): chapter 22
from its fulness, and I cannot withhold the expressions of my warm attachment. After quitting Prescott, I went to the Anti-slavery Fair, where I talked with Mrs. Loring Mrs. Ellis Gray Loring, sister of Rev. Dr. Samuel Gilman, of Charleston, S. C. Mrs. Loring and her husband were among Sumner's warmest and most constant frieMrs. Ellis Gray Loring, sister of Rev. Dr. Samuel Gilman, of Charleston, S. C. Mrs. Loring and her husband were among Sumner's warmest and most constant friends. and Mrs. Chapman about you. Then I saw Hillard, and continued the theme; and so night came. I told Prescott I should write to you to-day, and he said, Put in my kindest regards. Believe us, dear Morpeth, all mindful of you, and myself more than all. Ever and ever sincerely yours, Charles Sumner. To Lord Morpeth, New Mrs. Loring and her husband were among Sumner's warmest and most constant friends. and Mrs. Chapman about you. Then I saw Hillard, and continued the theme; and so night came. I told Prescott I should write to you to-day, and he said, Put in my kindest regards. Believe us, dear Morpeth, all mindful of you, and myself more than all. Ever and ever sincerely yours, Charles Sumner. To Lord Morpeth, New York. Boston, Dec. 30, 1841. Thanks, my dear Morpeth, for thinking of me, and for writing so promptly. Thanks for the beautiful verses, which I shall preserve in memory of you. All have been pleased by your visit, and hope that you have carried away pleasing recollections of us. I hope that neither the frolics of New York, the
David Hosack (search for this): chapter 22
ngersoll, and was warmly greeted by his old friends, Mr. Peters and family, who found him in presence and manners changed from the youth they had known six years before. At this time he formed a friendship with Theodore Sedgwick, of New York, with whom he had many common topics in law, literature, and foreign affairs; and their correspondence was continued for many years. The same year he was brought into personal relations with Jacob Harvey,—a gentleman of Irish birth, and son-in-law of Dr. Hosack,—with whom he often conferred on international questions. At home, Sumner was the dutiful son, the affectionate and watchful brother. To his sister Mary, now entering society, he was specially devoted, and was her constant escort to parties and on horseback rides. His sister, Mrs. Hastings, wrote in October, 1874:— He was always interested in the education and improvement of his younger brothers and sisters. When he returned from Europe, he came home to live with us, and, my fa<
Henry Hudson (search for this): chapter 22
g than myself; and, looking at the shores and then the water, I thought of our late conversations about common friends, and wished you were with me. And so ends the chronicle of a day . . . Boston, Oct. 6, 1841.—I came across the country, from Hudson via; Pittsfield and Springfield, home . . . . Longfellow has written a beautiful little poem,— Excelsior,—which I hope to send you, when it is published. . . . Webster passed through Boston day before yesterday, on his way to Marshfield. Judgd about two o'clock at night; by this, you will reach Boston at seven o'clock in the morning. If you do not incline to this penance, you can go up the Hudson, stopping at West Point,— which I wish you to see; then at the town of Hudson, and from Hudson come down by the railway, which you have tried once. Or, you may take still a third way (the boat to New Haven),—a very pretty place in the summer, embowered in trees, and the seat of a flourishing American university; then ascend the Connect
Margaret Fuller (search for this): chapter 22
that denomination. A reference to his eminence in a Church which has no Bishops. His object in visiting England is to observe and study your institutions of learning,—schools, colleges, all,—in the hope of contributing to the improvement of ours. He will probably pass a week or more in Cambridge. I have asked President Wayland to take charge of a small parcel for you containing two numbers of a journal called the Dial, A magazine, the organ of the Transcendentalists, of which Margaret Fuller, assisted by R. W. Emerson and George Ripley, was the editor. Its first number was issued in April, 1840, and its last in July, 1844. which has been started by Mr. Emerson,—the same who was reviewed by Milnes. The first article in both numbers is by Emerson. People have laughed at it here very much. I am curious to know if it finds a more kindly reception with you. Emerson and his followers are called Transcendentalists. I am at a loss to know what they believe. Brownson has recen<
H. Bellenden Ker (search for this): chapter 22
waited with eager expectation. Joseph Parkes wrote at great length of English politics; Robert Ingham, of lawyers and judges on the Northern Circuit, and of Parliament; Milnes, of scholars, new books, and public life; Mrs. Grote, of her husband's studies and friends, and of public affairs; Kenyon, of society and literary men. Morpeth, who was disinclined to letter-writing, wrote to him from time to time,—always with much affection. Occasional letters came from Sir Charles R. Vaughan; H. Bellenden Ker; Henry Reeve; Abraham Hayward; Alexander Cochrane; Thomas Brown; Mrs. Anne B. Montagu; Edward Rushton, of Liverpool; Edward Dowling, Mr. Dowling went in 1840 to Canada, as legal adviser of the Governor-General, and died there in 1844. and others. Thomas Falconer, who visited Texas, and published a book on the Discovery of the Mississippi, wrote frequently while travelling, and while at home at Putney Hall. From Mittermaier, Foelix, and Julius, he also received tidings, —particularl
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