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C. Edwards Lester, Life and public services of Charles Sumner: Born Jan. 6, 1811. Died March 11, 1874., Section Eighth: the war of the Rebellion. (search)
en's views, was, that Mr. Sumner believed the hour had come for resorting to the full exercise of the War Power, desiring to have the President boldly lead the way in the enunciation. But Mr. Lincoln could not see it in that light; and on the 17th of July, the day that intervened between Mr. Sumner's two bills, the following General Order from Headquarters, was issued by Mr. Cameron, Secretary of War: Fugitive slaves will under no pretext whatever be permitted to reside, or in any way be hature. From the midst of his triumphs, I will drag him forward to receive the condemnation which such conduct deserves. This movement ended in something effectual. The Bill for Confiscation and Liberation being passed, was approved on the 17th of July, providing for the freedom of the slaves of Rebels; and all the enactments on this subject were embraced by the President in the First Proclamation of Emancipation, September 22, 1862. XXXV. As early as May 8, 1862, Mr. Sumner introduc
C. Edwards Lester, Life and public services of Charles Sumner: Born Jan. 6, 1811. Died March 11, 1874., Xi. (search)
e property of the offenders. No mention had been made of Slavery in these bills, but they indicated a policy altogether too vigorous to command at that time the approval of Mr. Lincoln. The difference—and a very great one it was—between the two men's views, was, that Mr. Sumner believed the hour had come for resorting to the full exercise of the War Power, desiring to have the President boldly lead the way in the enunciation. But Mr. Lincoln could not see it in that light; and on the 17th of July, the day that intervened between Mr. Sumner's two bills, the following General Order from Headquarters, was issued by Mr. Cameron, Secretary of War: Fugitive slaves will under no pretext whatever be permitted to reside, or in any way be harbored in the quarters and camps of the troops serving in this Department; neither will such slaves be allowed to accompany troops on the march. Commanders of troops will be held responsible for a strict observance of the Order. In fact, during
C. Edwards Lester, Life and public services of Charles Sumner: Born Jan. 6, 1811. Died March 11, 1874., Xxxiv. (search)
he following words: How often must I repeat, that Slavery is the constant Rebel and universal enemy? It is traitor and belligerent together, and is always to be treated accordingly. Tenderness to Slavery now, is practical disloyalty, and practical alliance with the enemy. Believe me, sir, against the officers named I have no personal unkindness; I should much prefer to speak in their praise. But I am in earnest. While I have the honor of a seat in the Senate, no success, no victory, shall be apology or shield for a General who insults human nature. From the midst of his triumphs, I will drag him forward to receive the condemnation which such conduct deserves. This movement ended in something effectual. The Bill for Confiscation and Liberation being passed, was approved on the 17th of July, providing for the freedom of the slaves of Rebels; and all the enactments on this subject were embraced by the President in the First Proclamation of Emancipation, September 22, 1862.