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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)
s, a personal reason, not having been assigned to the place on committees which he desired. A. H. Stephens's Life, by Johnston and Browne, pp. 220, 221, 237, 238. The spectacle of this small band of Free Soilers, immovable in spite of frowns and odious epithets from all sides, and threats from Southern members suggestive of disunion and violence, was an exhibition of moral power which did not fail to impress the country. Von Hoist, vol. III. pp. 469, 474. Sumner wrote to Palfrey, December 10, from the United States Circuit Court room in Boston:— The papers bark, people talk, but they cannot rail away the value of your act. I admire your courage, firmness, and conscience. Your single vote struck a strong blow for freedom. It was strong in itself,—stronger in the assurance of what you would do hereafter. The Atlas and Advertiser May utter their maledictions, but good men cannot fail to sympathize with you. Richard Fletcher came to in here in court yesterday, and expres
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 35: Massachusetts and the compromise.—Sumner chosen senator.—1850-1851. (search)
r 6: I trust most sincerely you are to occupy the seat which Webster in bygone days has filled so worthily, but where in the hour of temptation he betrayed the Commonwealth which had trusted and honored him. John Mills, of Springfield, wrote, December 10: C. S. I am satisfied must be the man. He stands better with the Democrats than either A. or P.,—I mean either of the P.'s., though I like them both,—and so he does with the Free Soilers in this section of the State. Rev. Joshua Leavitt wroter sake and that of the cause. E. A. Stansbury, a journalist, wrote from Burlington, Vt., December 31, expressing strongly the general feeling of Free Soilers in New England in favor of his selection among all who had been named. Adams wrote, December 10, from Washington, where he was passing a few days, a thoughtful letter. He had come to the conclusion that the triumph of the antislavery cause, though sure, was distant, and he was not inclined to estimate so highly as others the importance
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 40: outrages in Kansas.—speech on Kansas.—the Brooks assault.—1855-1856. (search)
ke a trip somewhere out of sight and as far as possible out of recollection of disturbing and exciting causes? Mrs. Seward wrote from Washington, December 8:— He [Mr. Seward] says I must tell you that, though he would be very glad to have you here, he thinks it better that you remain away until your physician thinks you may come safely; that just at this tine there is little to be done, and no circumstances would justify your endangering a permanent restoration. Seward wrote, December 10; Sumner has gone away for a month with a broken heart, because he cannot work. What a sad thing! How much fortitude he requires! Seward's Life, vol. II. p. 330. Wilson wrote from the Senate, Jan. 6, 1857:— I think our friends here feel that you ought not to return unless you are well; that you had better take time and get well before you take your seat. Would it not be better to give up all idea of coming back at this session, so that it will be understood by all that you w