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Some reason left.--In the case of the schooner Crenshaw, tried in the U. S. District Court, at New York, Daniel Lord, an eminent lawyer, took the position that the schooner and the cargo could not be condemned as a prize, because Abe Lincoln had usurped powers not belonging to him, in declaring war without authority of Congress. This reveals two facts — that there is some reason left in the North, and that there must be many who coincide with Mr. Lord, else he would not be allowed to utterCrenshaw, tried in the U. S. District Court, at New York, Daniel Lord, an eminent lawyer, took the position that the schooner and the cargo could not be condemned as a prize, because Abe Lincoln had usurped powers not belonging to him, in declaring war without authority of Congress. This reveals two facts — that there is some reason left in the North, and that there must be many who coincide with Mr. Lord, else he would not be allowed to utter such wholesome truths.--N. O. True Delta, Aug.
said that in her darkest hour New York knew her duty and was equal to the occasion, and volunteered without stint her treasure and her blood. [Enthusiastic cheers.] The stand No. two was located opposite the Everett House. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Samuel Sloane, who nominated Ex-Governor Fish for President, which nomination was ratified with great enthusiasm. The following Vice Presidents were appointed :-- W. H. Aspinwall, Cornel's Vanderbilt, James T. Brady, Daniel Lord, Sheppard Knapp, Wm. A. Booth, Wm. Whitlock, Jr., N. Ludlam, J. J. Rooeevelt, Isaac Seymour, J. McLeod Murphy, A. R. Wetmore, G. S. Bedford, Wm. M. Richards, W. C. Rhinelander, Thomas Tileston, Jno. A. Kennedy, O. A. Brownson, Jno.F. Butterworth, F. S. Winston, Jno. C. Hamilton, Denning Duer, J. A. Westervelt, Wm. H. Stewart, C. R. Robert, George S. Robbins, Richard Patrick, Robert T. Haws, John S. Giles, John H. Hall, George Griswold, Ezra Ny
amid loud cheers. Mr. Charles E. Whitehead put in nomination the following list of Vice-Presidents: Hon. Samuel R. Betts, Hon. J. J. Roosevelt, Hon. John T. Hoffman, Hon. Thos. W. Clerke, Hon. C. P. Daly, Hon. Greene C. Bronson, Hon. Daniel Lord. William Allen Butler put in nomination the following list of Secretaries: Gilbert Dean, Hon. Chas. A. Peabody, E. W. Stoughton, Richard O'Gorman. These nominations were acceded to unanimously. Three cheers were called for theed the following gentlemen as the Executive Committee: Hon. John W. Edmonds, Hon. Joseph S. Bosworth, Hon. Edwards Pierrepont, Henry Nicoll, Wm. Fullerton, Luther R. Marsh, Wm. Allen Butler Hon. Wm. H. Leonard, Hon. Henry Hilton, Daniel Lord, Dorman P. Eaton, Richard O'Gorman Alex. Hamilton, Jr., Gilbert Dean, John T. C. Smidt. The work of receiving subscriptions then commenced in good earnest — the first sums subscribed being $500, and even these were increased in t
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 28: the city Oration,—the true grandeur of nations.—an argument against war.—July 4, 1845.—Age 34. (search)
ents expressed in strong and beautiful language, together with the wide and salutary influence your effort will exert,—all combine to swell the debt of gratitude which you have earned from your fellow-citizens. That debt, I well know, will be repudiated by many, and very partially paid by others; but you will find a rich reward in your consciousness of well-doing, in the esteem of men whose esteem is valuable, and, above all, in the approbation of Him whose favor is better than life. Daniel Lord of New York, the eminent lawyer, and Rev. Charles T. Brooks of Newport, while concurring with the spirit of the oration, suggested limitations to its doctrines. John G. Whittier, who was from this time Sumner's constant friend, wrote from Amesbury, Sept. 11, 1845:— Respected friend,—I thank thee from my very heart for thy noble address. Its truths are none the less welcome for the beautiful drapery in which they are clothed. It will do great good. I would rather be the author <
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)
the governor of New York communicated to him the sympathies of the people of that State. The public indignation found expression in meetings of citizens through the free States, as well in small communities as in great cities. An immense concourse of citizens assembled in the Broadway Tabernacle, in the city of New York. Those unable to gain admission held a meeting in the space in front of the Tabernacle. Among the officers and speakers were eminent lawyers, merchants, clergymen,—Daniel Lord, Charles King, W. C. Bryant, and Henry Ward Beecher. W. M. Evarts moved the resolutions which, after reciting with accuracy the circumstances of the assault, tendered to Sumner sympathy in the personal outrage; but as his grievance and wounds were not of private concern only, they recognized and resented every blow which fell upon his head as an insult and injury to our honor and dignity as a people, and a vital attack upon the Constitution of the Union. The series of resolutions thus
nd Hickman, Ky., on account of receiving reliable information that the Federal forces were about to occupy the said points. General Folk proposes substantially that the Federal and Confederate forces shall be simultaneously withdrawn from Kentucky and enter into stipulation to respect the neutrality of the State. The case of Mr. Sullivan, one of the political prisoners at Fort Lafayette. Washington, Sept. 10. --the Secretary of State has addressed the following letter to Daniel Lord Esq., of New York: Department of State,Washington, September 10, 1861. Sir: I have received your letter of yesterday relating to Algernon S. Sullivan, a political prisoner now in custody at Fort Lafayette. This department is possessed of treasonable correspondence of that person, which no rights or privileges of a lawyer or counsel can justify or excuse. The public safety will not admit of his being discharged. In view of the many representations made to me in this ca