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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)
and Arbitration. Works, Vol. II. pp. 171-277. The next year he wrote an address for the Peace Congress Committee to the people of the United States, recommending these substitutes. Works, Vol. II. pp. 393-397. In 1854, while a Senator,—receiving a request from the Peace Society in London,—he called upon President Pierce, and recommended that the mediation of the United States be offered in the impending Crimean War. The last summer of his life he sent a note of congratulation to Henry Richard, M. P., who had succeeded in carrying through the House of Commons a motion in favor of Arbitration. As showing his fidelity to the substance of his oration, it is given in this connection. United States Senate Chamber, Washington, July 10, 1873. my dear Sir,—Few events have given me more pleasure than the vote on your motion. I thank you for making the motion, and I thank you also for not yielding to Mr. Gladstone's request to withdraw it. You were in the very position of Bu<
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 30: addresses before colleges and lyceums.—active interest in reforms.—friendships.—personal life.—1845-1850. (search)
st following; but he was unable to attend. Sumner's active connection with the Peace movement ended with this address. He still held to the ideal of his youth, but other interests intervened. Incidentally at times he reprobated the war system and the duel between nations; Works, vol. XIV. pp. 614-85. he proposed in the Senate arbitration as a substitute for war; May 31, 1872. Works, vol. XV. p. 80; also Resolution, Dec. 1, 1873. later in life he sent his congratulations to Henry Richard Works, vol. XV. p. 273. on the success of the latter's motion in Parliament for international arbitration; and showed to the very last his interest in the question by the provision in his will for its perpetual discussion by the students of Harvard College. 4 Ante, vol. II. p. 382. The school committee of the city of Boston, acting under its general power over the public or common schools of the city, established separate schools for the children of colored people. This dist
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)
re of the period, sometimes as Conscience Whigs (the last a name first applied to them derisively by their more politic Whig opponents), at once organized an opposition to the admission of Texas as a State with a constitution which not only established slavery, but undertook in certain provisions to make it perpetual. Their leaders were Charles Francis Adams, Charles Sumner, Stephen C. Phillips, John G. Palfrey, Henry Wilson, Charles Allen, Samuel and E. Rockwood Hoar (father and son), and Richard—I. Dana, Jr. Among these it would not be invidious, in view of his sober judgment, persistency, courage, and his social and hereditary position, to put Mr. Adams at the head. These men were all highly regarded in the Whig party; most of them had been chosen to office by its nomination. They were strong in personal character and in their unquestioned loyalty to moral principles as the basis of political action, and they exercised a large influence over the voters in the country towns who w
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 35: Massachusetts and the compromise.—Sumner chosen senator.—1850-1851. (search)
unwilling that the success of the cause should have at all the appearance of a personal triumph. works, vol. II. p. 433. As soon as the election was announced the Free Soilers in mass sought Sumner at his house, and not finding him there, went to the house of Mr. Adams in Mt. Vernon Street, who answering to a call said that he was glad of an opportunity to be able to congratulate his friends upon the glorious triumph of liberty in the election. Next they proceeded to the house of Richard h. Dana, Sr., in West Cedar Street, where they expected to find his son; but the son not being there, the venerable poet told them that he himself had kept his bed until noon through illness, but on hearing the news he had suddenly become better. Mr. Dana (the father) said to Sumner, a few days later, This election is gall and bitterness to some people. Sumner replied, That occurred to me; but I at once suppressed all feeling of triumph. Sumner heard the news of his election about t
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)
l three years later. In Europe, particularly in England, the assault was recognized as an event of grave import. London Times, August 7; London News, September 1; Daily News, September 1; London Morning Star, June 24 (article written by Henry Richard); Sumner's Works, vol. IV. p. 326. George Cornewall Lewis called it the beginning of civil war. Henry Reeve also heard him say that it was the first blow of a civil war. Macaulay wrote to the Duchess of Argyll: In any country but Americaifying to the same opinions felt by all on that side of the Atlantic, expressed his dismay at the approval which the dastardly and brutal attack received from the Southern press, of which he said there was nothing so bad in Austria or Italy. Henry Richard, while confessing similar emotions, saw in the sequel of the speech the most expressive tribute to the power of high intellect consecrated by Christian principle. The Earl of Carlisle addressed him from Dublin as My dear hero, martyr friend,
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 41: search for health.—journey to Europe.—continued disability.—1857-1858. (search)
arriage (Lord Lansdowne, Mr. Macaulay, and myself) through the grounds of Lord Amherst, also of Lord Camden; visited the church where are the tombs of the Stanhopes. July 29. Left Chevening this forenoon. Mr. Macaulay took me in his carriage fourteen miles as far as Bromley, where I took a dog-cart and drove to the Archbishop of Canterbury at Addington; in the afternoon walked with the Archbishop in the Park. July 30. At noon returned to London. Sat for my photograph at request of Mr. Richard of the Peace Society; dined with him at Milton Club. Went at beginning of evening to Joseph Cooper's [at Tottenham], where were many friends of peace and antislavery, chiefly Quakers; afterwards went to House of Commons. July 31. Made calls; at half-past 1 o'clock long interview with Lord Palmerston; in the evening House of Commons, when I heard Mr. Gladstone in an elaborate speech against the divorce bill; dined in the lobby of the House with Lord Ebrington. August 1. Went to Stok
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, chapter 14 (search)
er who had served under Wellington, and who had become intimate with French officers-Valliant, Cavaignac, and Lamoriciere— who were from time to time in garrison at Montpellier. With these two families, connected by the marriage of Gordon's son Richard to the daughter of Martins, Sumner was in daily association. With Captain Gordon he dined as often as twice a week; Captain Gordon's home was Maison Chaix, 5 Rue St. Croix. and they took walks together, conversing on English and continentalree months at Montpellier, which he left on the morning of March 6. Twenty years later, March 30, 1879, the writer passed a day in Montpellier, lodging at Hotel Nevet, whose proprietor was still living. The elder Gordon had died; but his son Richard, now custodian of the medical Library, was the writer's lively and agreeable companion. Professor Martins was still bright and amiable, fond of humor, enjoying good health, and active in duty. Dr. Crouzet, now advanced in years, was full of en
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)
Quaire? I was unhappy at not seeing her during my fortnight in England. But I did not see you. I have been cheered by the vote of the House of Commons on Mr. Richard's motion,; For international arbitration, ante, vol. II. p. 382. that is an historic event marking an epoch. It cannot fail to exert a prodigious influenceomething which keeps human thoughts on bloodshed, and rears men to slay each other. Why not turn their thoughts to things which contribute to human happiness? Mr. Richard has done a great work, and so has the house of Commons. The cause cannot be arrested. But why did not Mr. Gladstone adopt it at once, and place England on heiti, 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 ex