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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)
Vol. I. p. 327. The next speech differed very much in style from the two preceding. Major John C. Park, a member of the bar, then a State Senator, who had been long associated with the militia,was a city of notions, but the strangest notion of all was the orator's. More than any speaker, Mr. Park expressed the sentiment of the hour; and he received loud applause, particularly from the mility associations, he may have expected support; but both as to him and all others, including even Mr. Park, the occasion left with him no personal grief. At length, when full vent had been given, Mr.e. The noises made about you show plainly that you have hit the nail on the head. I am glad the Park A reference to Mr. Park, who had censured the oration at the dinner. of artillery got let off Mr. Park, who had censured the oration at the dinner. of artillery got let off against you. Laudari a viro laudato is thought of some value, and so it is no small praise to be censured by some men. I hope you will find a rich reward in the certainty that you have done a duty and