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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 32: the annexation of Texas.—the Mexican War.—Winthrop and Sumner.—1845-1847. (search)
im in nomination, in the face, as was stated at the time, of his constant, repeated, and determined refusal, at all times, to allow his name, even for a moment, to be held at the disposal of his friends for such a purpose. Andrew, in a note, October 30, said that at the first mention of Sumner's name there was tremendous applause and repeated bursts from the assembly. Andrew's series of resolutions, which condemned the war and Winthrop's course, closed with the one which nominated Sumner:— r had cited. Dec. 15, 1846. Speeches in Congress, pp. 286-288. The Whig newspapers, in view of Sumner's open letter to Winthrop and his expected candidacy in opposition, fell upon him with sharp personalities. Boston Atlas, October 28 and 30. These—although he could not reasonably have expected different treatment—made him sorely uncomfortable, as he confessed to Howe. The latter, who was absent in New York near the end of the contest, wrote him tenderly and paternally, appreciative o<
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 35: Massachusetts and the compromise.—Sumner chosen senator.—1850-1851. (search)
ovember 26. The call was signed by some thousands of names, largely those of merchants and tradesmen. It bore also the signatures of Webster and Everett, and of the historians Motley and Parkman. A similar meeting at Castle Garden, New York, October 30, was addressed by the leaders of the bar of that city,—Wood, O'Conor, Hoffman, Brady, and Evarts. As to Evarts's support of the Fugitive Slave law, see Adams's Biography of Dana, p. 176. was addressed by B. R. Curtis and Choate; and the Comprthe Legislature, led by Samuel hoar, R. H. Dana, Jr., and Anson Burlingame. It proved ineffective against the strong current in favor of union. will jeopard Palfrey's position and our whole movement. I wash my hands of it. To Horace Mann, October 30:— The enemy has done his work, by skill, determination, will, backbone. Mann's loss of a renomination to Congress in the Whig convention of his district. It is as I have feared. On your account and for your personal comfort, I regret
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 39: the debate on Toucey's bill.—vindication of the antislavery enterprise.—first visit to the West.—defence of foreign-born citizens.—1854-1855. (search)
eaker, and opposed the Republican party as sectional (July 24) till a short time before the election, when it announced its support of Fremont. Gillette, the antislavery senator from Connecticut, whose brief term had expired, wrote, December 5, from Hartford, that he regretted leaving the Senate only for losing the pleasure of being associated with my dear friend [Sumner], who is much in my thoughts. God gird him for the coming fight! Rev. Charles Lowell, father of the poet, wrote, October 30: I cannot forbear saying how much comfort it gives me that you are able to say and do so much for the cause of truth and righteousness and mercy; and it is my earnest hope and prayer that you may long be honored as the instrument in the hands of Providence for the promotion of this great and good work. Seward wrote, November 9:— I see that Massachusetts and New York have gone together into the meshes of this impudent and corrupt secret combination. The Know Nothing or Am
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 41: search for health.—journey to Europe.—continued disability.—1857-1858. (search)
end, on a sofa in her room, where she is confined by a slight paralysis. She died Aug. 8, 1858. October 29. Prayers in the morning by Lord Carlisle; then a walk in the grounds; then breakfast; then the pictures in the castle; writing letters; lunch; ramble with Lord C. in the grounds; tea at five o'clock; then dinner at seven o'clock; after dinner, in Lady Carlisle's rooms. To-day Lady Elizabeth Grey Sister of the Earl of Carlisle. and her husband, Rev. Francis Grey, arrived. October 30. Prayers in morning by Lord Carlisle; breakfast; ramble with C. in the grounds; visit to the family mausoleum; met the hounds, who were crossing the grounds; lunch; drive with C. to visit a reformatory in the neighborhood; tea; dinner; in the evening in Lady Carlisle's room. Mr. Grey sang four songs of Longfellow,— Excelsior, The Bridge, The rainy day, and The Arrow and the song; afterwards C. came to my room and we talked together. October 31. Left Castle Howard at eight o'clock in t