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Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 1 8 0 Browse Search
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Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 20: Congressman and Governor. (search)
Massachusetts, as it may be remembered, was a strong anti-slavery State. That very humane but rather aggressive doctrine absolutely flamed over the State for years, but no governor had ever appointed a negro to any prominent office. In the judiciary district of Charlestown, a portion of Boston, the office of judge became vacant, and as we had as a member of the bar in Boston a very reputable and well-read lawyer who was a negro, a Democrat, and formerly a member of the legislature, Edwin G. Walker, Esq., I nominated him for the position, but my Republican council would not advise and consent he should have his commission. I then looked around for another reputable negro lawyer who should be a Republican in politics, and finding one, George L. Ruffin, Esq., nominated him, and the council dared not take the responsibility of his rejection. This judge held his office during his life and to the entire acceptance of the community. The State prison being in a condition of revolt w
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Index. (search)
onel, attacked, 649. W Wabash, The, of U. S. Navy, at Fort Fisher, 798. Wade, Hon., Benjamin, asks Butler's opinion on conduct of war, 325; result of Fort Fisher investigation reported through, 821. Wade, Senator, recommends Johnson to consult Butler, 915. Wade Hampton's Legion, position near Richmond, 724. Wadleigh, David, classmate at college, 60. Walker, General, exchanged prisoner, 597; killed at Bermuda Hundred, 665; quoted upon attack on Petersburg, 702. Walker, Edwin G., Esq., reference to, 974. Wallace, Gen., Lew, 460. Warren, Judge Charles H., examines Butler for admission to bar, 77. Warren, Lieutenant-Colonel, at Big Bethel,271. Warren, reference to, 647, 687, 795. Washburn, Israel, Governor of Maine, aids Butler in recruiting, 305. Washburn, Wm. B., elected Governor of Massachusetts, 967. Washington, Gen. Geo., manumits his slaves, 129; anecdote of, 184, 187; acts upon recommendation of military commission, 843. Washington Artil