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England (United Kingdom) (search for this): entry lovejoy-elijah-parish
at such sentiments from such a man, but at the applause they have received within these walls. A comparison has been drawn between the events of the Revolution and the tragedy at Alton. We have heard it asserted here, in Faneuil Hall, that Great Britain had a right to tax the colonies, and we have heard the mob at Alton, the drunk en murderers of Lovejoy, compared to those patriot fathers who threw the tea overboard! Fellow-citizens, is this Faneuil Hall doctrine? ( No, no! ) The mob at Alts much as thought is better than money, so much is the cause in which Lovejoy died nobler than a mere question of taxes. James Otis thundered in this hall when the king did but touch his pocket. Imagine, if you can, his indignant eloquence had England offered to put a gag upon his lips. The question that stirred the Revolution touched our civil interests. This concerns us not only as citizens, but as immortal beings. Wrapped up in its fate, saved or lost with it, are not only the voice of t
Albion (Maine, United States) (search for this): entry lovejoy-elijah-parish
Lovejoy, Elijah parish 1802- Abolitionist; born in Albion, Me., Nov. 9, 1802; graduated at Waterville College in 1826; edited a newspaper which advocated the claims of Henry Clay for the Presidential nomination. In 1833 he was licensed to preach after a course of theological study at Princeton Seminary, and, returning to St. Louis, established The observer, a religious periodical, in which he strongly and persistently condemned the institution of slavery. In 1836 he removed to Alton, Ill., because of threats of personal violence in St. Louis, and there his printing establishment was attacked four times by a mob. On the last occasion one of his assailants was killed by the friends who were aiding him to defend his building. This caused a momentary lull in the movements of the mob, and Mr. Lovejoy, under the belief that his assailants had withdrawn, opened the door of the building, and was immediately shot, five bullets entering his body, causing his death within a few minutes,
Alton (Illinois, United States) (search for this): entry lovejoy-elijah-parish
emned the institution of slavery. In 1836 he removed to Alton, Ill., because of threats of personal violence in St. Louis, aawn between the events of the Revolution and the tragedy at Alton. We have heard it asserted here, in Faneuil Hall, that Gred a right to tax the colonies, and we have heard the mob at Alton, the drunk en murderers of Lovejoy, compared to those patrizens, is this Faneuil Hall doctrine? ( No, no! ) The mob at Alton were met to wrest from citizen his just rights—met to resis gentleman lay down principles which place the murderers of Alton side by side with Otis and Hancock, with Quincy and Adams, under the sanction of the mayor. There being no militia in Alton, about seventy men were enrolled with the approbation of thot? Some persons seem to imagine that anarchy existed at Alton from the commencement of these disputes. Not at all. No onom the bottom of my heart I thank that brave little band at Alton for resisting. We must remember that Lovejoy had fled from
New England (United States) (search for this): entry lovejoy-elijah-parish
arguments of John Adams to prove the taxes laid by the British Parliament unconstitutional—beyond its power. It was not until this was made out that the men of New England rushed to arms. The arguments of the Council Chamber and the House of Representatives preceded and sanctioned the contest. To draw the conduct of our ancestor a mob! Shades of Hugh Peters and John Cotton, save us from such pulpits! . . . Imagine yourself present when the first news of Bunker Hill battle reached a New England town. The tale would have run thus: The patriots are routed—the red-coats victorious—Warren lies dead upon the field. With what scorn would that Tory have beef manhood. The people there, children of our older States, seem to have forgotten the blood-tried principles of their fathers the moment they lost sight of our New England hills. Something was to be done to show them the priceless value of the freedom of the press, to bring back and set right their wandering and confused ideas. <
John Adams (search for this): entry lovejoy-elijah-parish
the tea tax and the stamp tax laws! Our fathers resisted, not the king's prerogative, but the king's usurpation. To find any other account, you must read our Revolutionary history upside down. Our State archives are loaded with arguments of John Adams to prove the taxes laid by the British Parliament unconstitutional—beyond its power. It was not until this was made out that the men of New England rushed to arms. The arguments of the Council Chamber and the House of Representatives precededhe laws and constitution of the province. The rioters of our days go for their own wills, right or wrong. Sir, when I heard the gentleman lay down principles which place the murderers of Alton side by side with Otis and Hancock, with Quincy and Adams, I thought those pictured lips (pointing to the portraits in the hall) would have broken into voice to rebuke the recreant American——the slanderer of the dead. The gentleman said that he should sink into insignificance if he dared to gainsay the<
Elijah Parish Lovejoy (search for this): entry lovejoy-elijah-parish
Lovejoy, Elijah parish 1802- Abolitionist; born in Albion, Me., Nov. 9, 1802; graduated at Wateech at Faneuil Hall, Boston, on the murder of Lovejoy and the freedom of the press, of which the fod the mob at Alton, the drunk en murderers of Lovejoy, compared to those patriot fathers who threw t this, his parallel falls to the ground, for Lovejoy had stationed himself within constitutional b more than half that number. Among these was Lovejoy. It was, therefore, you perceive, sir, the p has been stated, perhaps inadvertently, that Lovejoy or his comrades fired first. This is denied ivil officer has to resist violence. Even if Lovejoy fired the first gun, it would not lessen his ountry? It is this very thing which entitles Lovejoy to greater praise. The disputed right which er than money, so much is the cause in which Lovejoy died nobler than a mere question of taxes. Jt Alton for resisting. We must remember that Lovejoy had fled from city to citysuffered the destru[7 more...]
Henry Clay (search for this): entry lovejoy-elijah-parish
Lovejoy, Elijah parish 1802- Abolitionist; born in Albion, Me., Nov. 9, 1802; graduated at Waterville College in 1826; edited a newspaper which advocated the claims of Henry Clay for the Presidential nomination. In 1833 he was licensed to preach after a course of theological study at Princeton Seminary, and, returning to St. Louis, established The observer, a religious periodical, in which he strongly and persistently condemned the institution of slavery. In 1836 he removed to Alton, Ill., because of threats of personal violence in St. Louis, and there his printing establishment was attacked four times by a mob. On the last occasion one of his assailants was killed by the friends who were aiding him to defend his building. This caused a momentary lull in the movements of the mob, and Mr. Lovejoy, under the belief that his assailants had withdrawn, opened the door of the building, and was immediately shot, five bullets entering his body, causing his death within a few minutes, N
Winfield Scott Hancock (search for this): entry lovejoy-elijah-parish
ople rising to sustain the laws and constitution of the province. The rioters of our days go for their own wills, right or wrong. Sir, when I heard the gentleman lay down principles which place the murderers of Alton side by side with Otis and Hancock, with Quincy and Adams, I thought those pictured lips (pointing to the portraits in the hall) would have broken into voice to rebuke the recreant American——the slanderer of the dead. The gentleman said that he should sink into insignificance ifn who fell in State Street on March 5, 1770, did more than Lovejoy is charged with. They were the first assailants upon some slight quarrel; they pelted the troops with every missile within reach. Did this bate one jot of the eulogy with which Hancock and Warren hallowed their memory, hailing them as the first martyrs in the cause of American liberty? If, sir, I had adopted what are called peace principles I might lament the circumstances of this case. But all you who believe as I do, in th
Sir Peter Warren (search for this): entry lovejoy-elijah-parish
the first assailants upon some slight quarrel; they pelted the troops with every missile within reach. Did this bate one jot of the eulogy with which Hancock and Warren hallowed their memory, hailing them as the first martyrs in the cause of American liberty? If, sir, I had adopted what are called peace principles I might lamenthus: The patriots are routed—the red-coats victorious—Warren lies dead upon the field. With what scorn would that Tory have been received who should have charged Warren with imprudence! who should have said that, bred a physician, he was out of place in that battle, and died as the fool dieth. How would the intimation have been received that Warren and his associates should have merited a better time? But if success be, indeed, the only criterion of prudence, Respice finem—wait till the end! Presumptuous to assert the freedom of the press on American ground! Is the assertion of such freedom before the age? So much before the age as to leave one no ri<
James Otis (search for this): entry lovejoy-elijah-parish
were the people rising to sustain the laws and constitution of the province. The rioters of our days go for their own wills, right or wrong. Sir, when I heard the gentleman lay down principles which place the murderers of Alton side by side with Otis and Hancock, with Quincy and Adams, I thought those pictured lips (pointing to the portraits in the hall) would have broken into voice to rebuke the recreant American——the slanderer of the dead. The gentleman said that he should sink into insignir beneath that for which he died. (Here there was a general expression of strong disapprobation.) One word, gentlemen. As much as thought is better than money, so much is the cause in which Lovejoy died nobler than a mere question of taxes. James Otis thundered in this hall when the king did but touch his pocket. Imagine, if you can, his indignant eloquence had England offered to put a gag upon his lips. The question that stirred the Revolution touched our civil interests. This concerns us
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