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Wood (search for this): chapter 8
childhood. I know, however, that you have filled up your time with profitable studies, so that you will be well prepared for a change. I should be pleased to know what your studies have been, and to what pursuits you have turned your attention; for, believe me, I shall watch your progress with deep interest, and, if by my counsel I may be instrumental in guiding your pursuits, it will be to me a source of unfeigned pleasure. What is there new in the fashionable world of Philadelphia? Mrs. Wood's illness cuts you off from one source of enjoyment. Boston and Philadelphia seem to have vied with each other to see which would excel in the praise of this vocalist. Everybody among us was stark mad, not excepting, perhaps, one of your friends. After this long letter, melancholic and thus saith the preacher as is its tone, I think the law of reciprocity will dictate to you a proper course. Let me not forget to thank you for the neat and well-braided watch-guard which you sent me.
Louis Wolowski (search for this): chapter 8
relations with foreign writers upon jurisprudence. Among these were Foelix, American Jurist, April, 1834, Vol. XI. p. 495; Oct. 1835, Vol. XIV. p. 493. and Wolowski, American Jurist, April, 1835, Vol. XIII. p. 483; Oct. 1835, Vol. XIV. p. 489. both of Paris; Dr. Julius American Jurist, Oct. 1837, Vol. XVIII. pp. 254ry of Spanish Literature. Foelix, the editor of the Revue Étrangere, was afterwards to render Sumner substantial kindness during the latter's visit to Paris. Louis Wolowski 1810-1876. Wolowski was chosen a member of the Chamber of Deputies in 1848-49, and 1871, and afterwards a senator for life. In 1839, he became a law profeWolowski was chosen a member of the Chamber of Deputies in 1848-49, and 1871, and afterwards a senator for life. In 1839, he became a law professor in the Conservatory of the Arts and Trades; and in 1855 was admitted to the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences. He founded the first Credit foncier of Paris, which became the Credit fancier of France. His funeral on Aug. 18, 1876, though simple in rites, was imposing in the attendance of distinguished men. The religiou
Wolfe (search for this): chapter 8
nd heard what I supposed was the calling of the docket, and the conversation between the lawyers incidental thereto, with quite an animated argument growing out of the filing of an affidavit,—all of which were in French. Indeed this is the language which meets you everywhere in Canada, reminding you of the origin of the Colony and of its conquest. I have felt humbled at my inability to speak French, and also to understand what I hear spoken. To-morrow (Tuesday, Sept. 13, anniversary of Wolfe's great victory and death), I shall leave Montreal for the South, commencing or rather continuing my journey homeward. Steamer Wolooski, Lake Champlain. Six o'clock, P. M., Tuesday, Sept. 18. . . .In a paper which I have just found on board the boat I have read with infinite delight the debate in the British Parliament on Texas. A blow has been struck which will resound. Yours, Chas. S. P. S. I have studied Gray's poetry during my wanderings. His fame is a tripod, resting on
Witt (search for this): chapter 8
gles Samuel B. Ruggles. to see the outer portions of the city, where man's work gradually fades away into the clear country fresh from God. After that I took tea and passed a pleasant evening with Gibbs and his sister; returned to my lodgings and packed up for departure Thursday morning, at seven o'clock, for Albany, at which time I was duly on board the boat, where I met S. D. Parker, and had considerable pleasant conversation. By him I was introduced to Mrs. Clinton (the widow of Governor De Witt C.), her daughter, and niece, with all of whom I had much conversation, and made myself—but I will not say it, for they had such good manners as to appear pleased even if they were not. Mrs. Clinton invited me urgently to call and see Judge Spencer,—the old patriarch of the law,— with whom she proposed to spend some time in Albany. Judge Ambrose Spencer married successively two sisters of De Witt Clinton. He died, in 1848, at the age of eighty-three. I accordingly called, and was re<
Robert C. Winthrop (search for this): chapter 8
His letters written in 1836 make no reference to the political canvass of that year, which ended in Van Buren's election. Young men of similar education—as Robert C. Winthrop and Hillard—were elected to the Legislature, then much larger than now, soon after they entered on manly life; Winthrop was elected to the Legislature inWinthrop was elected to the Legislature in Nov., 1834. Hillard and John O. Sargent, a classmate of Sumner, were elected to the same body in Nov., 1835; and his classmate, Browne, in Nov., 1837. but no one seems to have thought of him in such a connection, and certainly he had no ambition for the place. Samuel Lawrence, who knew him intimately at this time, writes: He ts were engaged, and a body of bystanders obstructed the streets. The Irish were worsted, and pursued to their homes. Well-known citizens-Abbott Lawrence, Robert C. Winthrop, Josiah Quincy, Jr., and others—supported Mayor Eliot, who was on the ground, in his efforts to restore order. Sumner went with them to the scene, and, the<
Nathaniel P. Willis (search for this): chapter 8
law has been much discussed among us lately. Sargent, John O. Sargent, a classmate of Sumner, and afterwards associated with the New York Courier and Enquirer. of the Atlas, has written some spirited articles, which assume the right ground. Willis Nathaniel P. Willis. has returned home, and is full of this subject. A leading article in a late number of the London Metropolitan (Captain Marryatt's) calls upon the British government to take some steps in the matter. Longfellow has returnNathaniel P. Willis. has returned home, and is full of this subject. A leading article in a late number of the London Metropolitan (Captain Marryatt's) calls upon the British government to take some steps in the matter. Longfellow has returned home, having arrived only three days ago, full of pleasant reminiscences and of health. He tells me that he called upon Mittermaier, with a letter from you. He is a very pleasant fellow, and will at once assume the charge of Ticknor's department. Judge Story has written to Mittermaier; so also has John Pickering. Harvard College gave Mittermaier the degree of Ll.D. last Commencement, and I have the parchment diploma in my iron safe, to forward to him at the earliest opportunity. Mr. Pick
Willard (search for this): chapter 8
the actors enticed by the defendant; bespeaking the favor of the jury for his client, as the weaker party, and entreating them not to indulge in any prejudice against him because of his profession. The jury disagreed, and the entry, neither party, was made on the docket. Sumner's first appearance before the Supreme Judicial Court at law-terms was in 1837. He was junior counsel in the argument of two causes, one heard in March relating to a mortgage of personal property, Shurtleff v. Willard, 19 Pickering's Reports, p. 202. and the other, in June, being an action of tort for wrongfully putting a party's name on certain medicines. Thomson v. Winchester, 19 Pickering's Reports, p. 214. He was called into the former case by Richard Fletcher, and into the latter by Theophilus Parsons,—two friends who watched with interest his professional career. He prepared a brief for Mr. Fletcher in a case involving the question, whether an agreement to procure a certain location for a railw
Henry Wheaton (search for this): chapter 8
h poor French jabbered, seen a parade of the soldiery and visited the courts. Do I mistake or am I right, when I think that the judges and lawyers all look better fed than ours do, more replete with wine and other good things? You see none of the paleness and the disagreeable lines of study on their countenances. I visited the Law Library for a moment with a gentleman of the bar, who, seeing that I was a stranger, offered to introduce me. There are some few American reports,—Peters and Wheaton,—but the bulk of the Library, I think, consists of French works.... Dr. Barber 1784-1864. Dr. Jonathan Barber, a teacher of elocution in Harvard College when Sumner was a law student. is in Montreal, where he proposes to deliver a course of lectures on phrenology; he is full of hope, and anticipates a considerable audience. I nave had a good deal of pleasant conversation with him. At eight o'clock this evening I start for Quebec. Yours, Charles S. To George S. Hillard. Quebe
Wellington (search for this): chapter 8
remember, a good deal of his conversation was really addressed to us, although it was carried on chiefly with Mrs. Howe. One morning, Sumner was very silent at the breakfast table, and King complained afterwards of his being so stupid. You will perceive that his failure to tell us something was a grievance. I recall one little incident which let us into his habits of reading. After tea, when we were gathered in Mrs. Howe's parlor, Sumner took up from a table an engraved portrait of Wellington, and observed that it was too young. Some one questioned that. Why, exclaimed Sumner, I know his age perfectly; I've read a hundred lives of him. We understood, of course, that he meant only whatever lives had fallen in his way. Most people would be likely to read only one,—which none of us had done. I remember that it was his habit to study and prepare lectures at the Law School until eleven o'clock at night, and that it was Mrs. Howe's habit to sit up for him in order to have a
Fletcher Webster (search for this): chapter 8
eometry and of Introduction to American Law. He died, in 1856, at the age of fifty-three. left there an hour or two before I arrived. I saw his open, smiling visage in the stage as I was within a mile of the falls. I met D. F. Webster, Fletcher Webster, son of Daniel Webster, from whose name the first Christian name was afterwards dropped. for one minute, while changing horses at Geneva, in the centre of New York. It was a most agreeable rencontre. You may send this letter to my sister. nts in the celebrated case of The Charles River Bridge v. The Warren Bridge, 11 Peters' Reports, p. 420,—a case which settled the doctrine that public grants should be construed strictly. This view was supported by Professor Greenleaf against Mr. Webster, the counsel for the plaintiffs. Some conservative people (among them Judge Story, who dissented) regarded the decision as contrary to the Constitution and perilling rights of property. Story's Life and Letters, Vol. II. pp. 262-273. Mr
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