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John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 3: community life (search)
sure, if not of profit. He was just beginning his twenty-third year, an age at which most young men of the day were getting through college and starting the active work of life. His ambition was for the highest education then offered by either Europe or America, and yet he was only half-way through his college course. In short, he was seeking for truth and light, but under disadvantages which were almost insuperable. If he had any predilection at that time it was for theology, with a strong in the treasury. After three years experience, and much discussion, it was decided to convert the association into a Phalanx, in accordance with the system of Fourier, whose writings were at that time attracting a good deal of attention in both Europe and America. But this was a change in name rather than a change in character. Withal, much had been said and written about the Brook Farm community. Its fame had been widely spread. Many interesting and earnest men and women who favored plain
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 4: in active journalism (search)
City editor New York tribune visits Europe as correspondent revolution of 1848 provisiond then I had thirty-five. On this I lived in Europe nearly eight months, saw plenty of revolutiondence ever contracted for by any one either in Europe or America. Perhaps nothing in Dana's career He calls attention to the fact that while all Europe has been going through political convulsions, turbances seemed about to merge themselves in European revolution, and the people were everywhere cae every day. The truth that in Christendom, in Europe, there are no foreign nations, but that all ar between Democracy and Absolutism commenced in Europe long ago; it was definitely engaged in ‘92 whearation for the last and most momentous war in Europe for the final struggle between Despotism and Llares: If France is the positive pole of Europe, Russia is the negative — the one the day-dawncondition to make war than any other nation of Europe, and that a general war was sure to break out [5 more...]<
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 5: political studies abroad (search)
letters he summarized the situation of political affairs throughout Europe, discussed the election in France, the inauguration of the new pres the time, and there was but little either in France or the rest of Europe upon which to base a forecast of history, the condition of public amore vigorous life, in all countries of Europe-even in England. European civilization is at a most important crisis. It has attained its mbetter things, or a new social order, are appearing. Has civilized Europe vitality enough to develop the new forms before it is crushed in th fruit of his toil. This will settle the question for the whole of Europe. This concludes a series of letters far the most numerous and ithe half-century or more which has elapsed since his first visit to Europe, it is evident that he wrote rather with regard to cause than to peiew of socialism, and of certain practical associative movements in Europe, in which he contended that the so-called Red Republicans, while so
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 7: the shadow of slavery (search)
-sighted and vigilant as he was, it is clear that the dissolution of the Union had not yet come to be the all-absorbing topic of public discussion. Evidently the widespread spirit of revolution which in 1848-49 had threatened every government in Europe, and had so impressed him during his travels abroad with the necessity for social and economic reform, still held the uppermost place in his mind. On another occasion, only a few days later, Dana, after commenting upon the great triumph which of the perversion of its powers to the vital injury of one or more of the high contracting parties, would seem to be a legitimate inference from the premises. It is not known positively who wrote those lines, but as Greeley had returned from Europe, and was again actively engaged as the responsible editor of the great antislavery journal, it is assumed that he was their author, or at least had personally permitted their utterance. It should be observed, however, that the premises as stated
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 8: declaration of principles (search)
before the Revolution, and were all among its most earnest supporters. When, however, it is gravely proposed as Americans, that those who have come hither from Europe to find a home blest with liberty and plenty shall be permanently excluded from political rights here, including the right to be chosen whenever a majority shall classed it among other unjustifiable schemes, of which there were many, for robbing the national treasury of its surplus. Early in April, 1855, Greeley went to Europe, and remained absent till September. On his return he made arrangements to represent the paper in Washington, and thus Dana was left in actual charge during mostat very object in view, and to which that aid can be afforded. Such declarations as these, and hundreds more which could be quoted while Greeley was absent in Europe, were either from Dana's pen, or selected by him from the daily contributions of his writers. They exerted a powerful influence in the organization of the Republ
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 9: Dana's influence in the tribune (search)
Chapter 9: Dana's influence in the tribune Correspondence with Greeley continues fight against slavery Fremont nominated for president continued agitation in behalf of free Kansas death of Senator Benton leadership of the tribune John Brown's raid That Dana, although only managing editor, was all powerful in the actual control of the Tribune during most of the year, and especially so during the winter of 1855-56, is shown by the fact that Greeley was absent in Europe, the West, and in Washington much of the time. It is still more fully shown, however, by Greeley's letters to Dana, which were published many years afterwards in the Sun. They are full of interest, for the light they throw not only upon current politics, but also upon the troubles of running a great newspaper in those days. They abound in wit, humor, and pathos, and ought to be published in some permanent and accessible form; but as the limits of this narrative will not permit me to give them in full
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 10: last days with the tribune (search)
ord occupation for all Dana's energy and activity. It must have been early in 1848-as he was in Europe during the last half of that year — that he translated and published a small volume of German Sts one of the earliest, if not the actual forerunner, of a host which have since appeared both in Europe and America for the sepcial delectation of children. Four years later, in 1852, he edited andemarkable places and objects of all countries. It had already met with considerable success in Europe, and especially in Germany, and it was thought that it would be well received in this country. ortant addition to Dana's income. He had become a shareholder in the Tribune on his return from Europe in 1849, and his salary as managing editor had been increased first to twenty-five, then to fort the paper published an editorial in which it sail, with all the foresight of a seer: Our European advisers, who marvel that we do not let the revolted States go, and thus end the ruinous strife
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 11: War between the states (search)
e latter had long since lost confidence in the aggressive qualities of General McClellan, who had been in command of all our armies as General-in-Chief for over six months without planning or striking an important blow at the enemy. It was claimed by McClellan and his friends that it was necessary to perfect the organization and equipment of the army in order to render success certain. Notwithstanding its far greater resources and its free communication with the manufacturing countries of Europe, it was contended that the Federal government could not afford to move till everything was brought to the highest state of efficiency. The numbers, equipment, and warlike spirit of the enemy were greatly exaggerated. Our own people were becoming depressed, and it began to be widely feared that the war for the Union would be a failure. Fully appreciating the danger of the policy which McClellan had inaugurated, Dana showed his dissatisfaction with it by publishing Fitz-Henry Warren's artic
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 21: administration of War Department (search)
st; but Grant was not one to tarry long on the scene of his chief glory. He was as glad as the lowest private in the ranks that the war was ended, and made haste to leave the field. Dana joined him en route, and accompanied him to Washington, where they arrived on April 13, 1865. The next day Dana had an interesting interview with Lincoln at the White House, in regard to the arrest of Jacob Thompson, a Confederate commissioner, who was trying to make his way from Canada through Maine to Europe. Stanton thought he ought to be caught, but sent Dana to refer the matter to the President. As soon as the latter understood the question to be answered, he said, No, I rather think not. When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run! Dana, Recollections of the Civil War. D. Appleton & Co. That night, while at the play, Lincoln received his death wound at the hand of an assassin. Humanity and the country stood appalled; but Stant
John Harrison Wilson, The life of Charles Henry Dana, Chapter 23: period of reconstruction (search)
ally desired to see him ousted. It was felt that it would bring peace where there is now doubt and discord, and that it would tend powerfully to the speedy restoration of the Union and the revival of industry and business. We may even say that the world expected his conviction. It was the first time that the supreme executive officer of a nation had been brought before a tribunal, established by the people, for regular trial, and for peaceful deposition from office in case of conviction. Europe looked on with awe at this novel proceeding. Of course it was not supposed in these monarchical countries that any other result than the removal of the obnoxious executive could possibly follow. Notwithstanding all this, the trial has ended in acquittal. Mr. Johnson still exercises all the powers of his great office. In spite of party feeling and party pressure, there are seven Republican senators who have said, on their oaths, that the evidence and the law would not justify his convi
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