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Nicholas (search for this): chapter 16
ard Edward Ellice say, If we do go to war with her, we will break her to pieces,—a very vain speech, though from the lips of an ancient Minister of War. England could hurt Russia very little, and Russia England very little, though against all other countries they are the two most powerful nations of the globe. The power of Russia is truly colossal, and her diplomacy at this moment highhanded and bold, and supported by masterly minds. People are of different opinions as to the character of Nicholas. Some call him very clever, and others say he does not know how to govern his empire. I speak, of course, of diplomatic persons whose opinions so vary. Then there is the eternal Eastern Question,—still unsettled, though Mehemet Ali has taken decisive ground. He is making preparations for war. If the Powers let the war-spirit out, it will be difficult for them to control it. The King of Denmark is dead, and his people are begging for more liberal institutions, or rather for some, for the
Herr Doctor (search for this): chapter 16
s a phrase from the Pandects or a classic. It has been a great treat to me to talk familiarly, as I have, with the two distinguished heads of the great schools, proand con,on the subject of codification,—Savigny and Thibaut. I have heard their views from their own lips, and have had the honor of receiving both of them in my own room. I know many other learned men here. This is almost exclusively an academic place; of course the highest titles are academic. Sometimes I am addressed as Herr Doctor,that is, Doctor of Laws; and at other times, Herr Professor. My life is somewhat different from that passed in the grand mondeof Berlin. I shall stay here about a fortnight longer; shall be in London March 1, where I shall pass only a week, merely to attend to some necessary affairs and see two or three of my particular friends,—Morpeth, Ingham, Parkes, Hayward, the Montagus, perhaps the Wortleys, &c.,—without attempting to revive my extensive acquaintance; and shall embark either in th<
Leopold Von Ranke (search for this): chapter 16
about him, he discussed his favorite theme of codification. Ranke, and Raumer. Mr. Wheaton, the American Minister, was absen53. He is the author of a work upon the United States. and Ranke, Leopold von Ranke, born in 1795. He became Professor oLeopold von Ranke, born in 1795. He became Professor of History at Berlin, in 1825, and is still (1877) pursuing his vocation. the historians; of these two, Ranke pleases me the mRanke pleases me the most: he has the most vivacity, humor, and, I should think, genius, and is placed before Raumer here. You doubtless know his terms of Prescott's book,—which I saw on his table,—as has Ranke also. In a note to me, he spoke of l'excellent et spirituelations, and apply yourself entirely to your Opus Maximum. Ranke, the historian of the Popes, I know. He is an ardent, liveook down a volume which contained several different things; Ranke at once struck upon a manuscript upon the Inquisition. Maitrange they did not bring out its hidden treasures. I like Ranke better than Von Raumer. Both are professors at Berlin. Ou
Charles Frederick (search for this): chapter 16
of Prussia. He was born Aug. 3, 1770, succeeded to the throne Nov. 16, 1797, and died June 7, 1840. The Crown Prince was his son, Frederick William IV., who was born Oct. 15, 1795, and died at Sans-Souci, Potsdam, Jan. 2, 1861. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Maximilian, of Bavaria. Prince William, brother of Frederick William IV., and now Emperor of Germany, was born March 22, 1797, and succeeded on his brother's death to the throne. He married, in 1829, a daughter of the Grand Duke Charles Frederick, of Saxe-Weimar. The Crown Prince, who seems bon garcon,inquired about our summers: he thought they must be magnificent. I told him I thought so, till I had been in Italy. He asked me if Boston were not an old city (une ville ancienne), three hundred years old. Two hundred, I said; but that is antiquity with us. I regret much that Mr. Wheaton Henry Wheaton, 1785-1848; author of The Elements of International Law, and of The History of the Law of Nations. Sumner had met him
Ponto (search for this): chapter 16
bull-dog breed, with a smooth skin, a snake for a tail, with the hissing mouth at the end, another snake wound round the neck, ears and head smooth, totally unlike Ponto; the whole body extended on the ground, fore-legs as well as hind-legs, one head fast asleep, the next on the ground, eyes half open, the next raised and gaping. The last number I am told contains a very complimentary article on Hyperion, written by Samuel Ward. January 4. A happy New Year to you and Mrs. Greene, and Ponto. May your plans thrive. I wish you could give up article-writing and the thought of making translations, and apply yourself entirely to your Opus Maximum. Ranke, ordered the Orpheus? I hope you have knocked away those books on which I stand. Reference to books carved under his bust. Remember me to Mrs. Greene, la petitePonto, Pasquali, A servant of Mr. Greene. and all. Ever affectionately yours, Charles Sumner. P. S. Have you received my letter from Vienna? Always acknowle
Supplement Constitutionnel (search for this): chapter 16
Europe, of the world, of life; and to these I shall fondly recur as my springs of happiness. Are you aware how the French journals are discussing and eulogizing Washington? Guizot, by his translation of Sparks, Published 1839-1840. and particularly his Introduction, has given him great vogue at present. See a leader in the Journal des Debats about 15th November, and three articles by Saint-Marc Girardin in the same paper during the month of January. Also an article in the Supplement du Constitutionnel at the end of December; also in the National during January; also in the Revue des deux Mondes, for January. I write entirely from memory, and do not know if these journals are procurable in Boston; but all these articles are interesting to Americans: they are well written, and come from distinguished pens. It was the first article about which I conversed with Prince Metternich. Von Raumer's German translation, which, by the way, was made by Tieck's daughter, seems to have fal
Don Carlos (search for this): chapter 16
uence, and possibly the Germanic Confederation, which it now bullies, will be dissolved. The King of Bavaria is a patron of art, a bigot, a libertine, and a bad poet. The royal family of Naples is disgusting from its profligacy and violation of all laws. The Pope,—I mean his Holiness the Pope,—through the skilful attentions of a foreign physician, has recovered from an inveterate disease of long standing. Tuscany seems happy and well governed. Spain is not yet free from distractions. Don Carlos is a prisoner in France. Maroto Don Rafael Maroto, a Spanish general and Carlist, 1785-1847. has become a traitor, but Cabrera Ramon Cabrera, a Spanish general, born in 1810; a Carlist remarkable for his cruelties. He was severely wounded in 1849, and soon after went to London, where he married a wealthy English woman. He died in May, 1877. is not dead, though this was joyously announced a month ago. I have been led into this tableau of politics I hardly know how; but hope you wil
George W. Greene (search for this): chapter 16
sion bind him for the present. As ever, C. S To George W. Greene, Rome. Munich, Oct. 18, 1839. Part of a letter bebest books that has ever come from our country. To George W. Greene. Berlin, Dec. 30, 1839. dear Greene,—Would I wereGreene,—Would I were with you in Rome! Every day I chide myself because I was so idle and remiss while in that Mother-City. I regret that I leamuel Ward. January 4. A happy New Year to you and Mrs. Greene, and Ponto. May your plans thrive. I wish you could givReference to books carved under his bust. Remember me to Mrs. Greene, la petitePonto, Pasquali, A servant of Mr. Greene. aMr. Greene. and all. Ever affectionately yours, Charles Sumner. P. S. Have you received my letter from Vienna? Always acknowledt Malta, on his way to Italy.—.. Do not fail to study art. Greene will be your mentor about this. Make yourself a master of over the remains of Old Time. . . . At Rome, you will see Greene immediately. He knows more about Italy than any person I <
George S. Hillard (search for this): chapter 16
lace in the advanced and advancing corps. Hillard had already written, a few weeks earlier:— er honor abroad. Letters. To George S. Hillard. Munich, Oct. 18, 1839. dear HillardHillard,—The day after I wrote you from Venice I inscribed my name for a place in the malle-postefor that which he became interested in the Album to Mr. Hillard, Rev. R. C. Waterston, and Rev. James F. Clctionately yours, Charles Sumner. To George S. Hillard. Berlin, Dec. 25, 1839. dear HillardHillard,—A happy Christmas to you, and all my friends! If this sheet is fortunate in reaching the steamsh Ever affectionately yours, Chas. To George S. Hillard. Heidelberg, Feb. 8, 1840. dear HillHillard,—Here in this retired place, I have just read in Galignani's, the horrible, the distressing, th died; so that project has failed. To George S. Hillard. Heidelberg, Feb. 26, 1840. dear HilHillard,—Still at Heidelberg. I trust this greeting to you will go by the British Queen, though I
James F. Clarke (search for this): chapter 16
his own convictions, as unaffected by circumstances. Twenty years after Sumner had first seen the Album, the value of which to him had been increased by Dr. Channing's remark, he bought it of Mr. Parkes; who, among the several friends expressing a desire to become its owner when he should be willing to part with it, gave the preference to Sumner. At different times Sumner gave an account of the way in which he became interested in the Album to Mr. Hillard, Rev. R. C. Waterston, and Rev. James F. Clarke. In the Boston Transcript of Jan. 9, 1860, is a notice of it, the materials of which were obtained from Sumner himself. The Album is a part of his bequest to Harvard College. and contemplates a thorough edition of him, and also of Andrew Marvel. But politics and eight thousand pounds a year in his profession bind him for the present. As ever, C. S To George W. Greene, Rome. Munich, Oct. 18, 1839. Part of a letter begun in Italy. An Englishman at the supper table to-ni
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