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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 4, Chapter 44: Secession.—schemes of compromise.—Civil War.—Chairman of foreign relations Committee.—Dr. Lieber.—November, 1860– April, 1861. (search)
osed raising the duties inposed in the Morrill Act by ten per cent, taking the ground that the increase, while not likely to add to the revenue, would naturally repel from us the sympathies of the laboring classes of Europe. July 29, 1861. Works, vol. v. pp. 502-508. Fessenden, however, thought that foreign opinion should not be taken into account. Sumner also proposed to relieve from the higher duty goods in the course of transportation at the time of the passage of the Act. July 26, 29. Congressional Globe, pp. 278, 318. At a later session, that of 1867, he voted and spoke for lower duties on coal, so that he was accused by another senator of having made a free trade speech. Jan. 29 and 30, 1867; Works. vol. XI. pp. 91-97; Congressional Globe, p. 855. He regarded the high duties on imported goods levied during the war as temporary and provisional. June 16, 1864. Works, vol. IX. pp. 26, 27. He showed, as will be seen in the review of the next session, the same liber
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 4, Chapter 57: attempts to reconcile the President and the senator.—ineligibility of the President for a second term.—the Civil-rights Bill.—sale of arms to France.—the liberal Republican party: Horace Greeley its candidate adopted by the Democrats.—Sumner's reserve.—his relations with Republican friends and his colleague.—speech against the President.—support of Greeley.—last journey to Europe.—a meeting with Motley.—a night with John Bright.—the President's re-election.—1871-1872. (search)
conclusion. He was nominated without dissent, and Wilson's name was put on the ticket with his for the Vice-Presidency. But the senator withheld any declaration as to his purpose in supporting candidates; and he was still plied on both sides,—by Republican leaders to maintain his reserve, and by the supporters of Greeley to declare openly his connection with them. At first he thought of abstaining from taking any part; but with serious reflection he saw his duty in a different light. On July 29, in an open letter to colored citizens, he announced formally his support of Greeley. Works, vol. XV. pp. 175-195. Mr. Curtis in Harper's Weekly, August 17, reviewed the letter, saying to its author what he had said to him (Mr. Curtis) in connection with his support of Grant: You have taken a tremendous responsibility. God keep your conscience clear! The New York Tribune, July 31, gives an interview with Sumner concerning the letter to the colored citizens, and contains a leader app-r
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 4, Chapter 58: the battle-flag resolution.—the censure by the Massachusetts Legislature.—the return of the angina pectoris. —absence from the senate.—proofs of popular favor.— last meetings with friends and constituents.—the Virginius case.—European friends recalled.—1872-1873. (search)
al draft of the Life, Trial, and Death of Socrates, written by Mr. Grote in 1830-1831, and laid by for forty years, another and more complete account being drawn up by the author for his published history. The first was given to Sumner in 1872 by Mrs. Grote. Among Sumner's published papers during the year were open letters on civil rights to the colored people; Dec. 19, 1872. Boston Journal, Dec. 20. 1872; April 16, 1873. Works, vol. XV. pp. 266, 267. June 22, Ibid., pp. 268, 269. July 29, Ibid., pp. 275-278. a reply to the President of Hayti, who had testified gratefully to his resistance to the annexation of San Domingo; July 4, 1873. Works, vol. XV. pp 270-272. a note of congratulation to Henry Richard on the success of his motion in Parliament for international arbitration; July 10. Works, vol. XV. pp. 273, 274. a letter commending the scheme for the extension of the territory of Boston by the inclusion of suburban municipalities; October 4. Works, vol. X