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Halifax (Canada) (search for this): chapter 27
n the loved circle where his life had been garnered up. Cleveland died in June. Dr. Howe was married to Miss Julia Ward in April, and Longfellow to Miss Appleton in July. Sumner rejoiced in the happiness of his two friends; he was present at both weddings, and groomsman at the first. Of the group of young men who had been linked most closely together he alone remained single. Dr. Howe, with his bride, sailed for Europe immediately after their marriage, and was absent sixteen months. From Halifax he wrote back a farewell message: Nor can time or distance or new relations ever loosen the bond of affection by which I am linked with thee; loving thee better than any of the numerous friends who spring up around thee wherever thou plantest thy foot. Well-filled letters often passed between the two while the ocean divided them; but Sumner, who craved sympathy and had found communion with Howe a help and solace, sorely felt the separation. During the years 1843-44, Sumner suffered from
New England (United States) (search for this): chapter 27
ompany of blacks during our Revolution, and, I think, some of them have drawn pensions. To his brother George he wrote, March 31, 1843:— Lord Brougham's speech on the Address must have pleased you, if not by its magic eloquence, at least by the effective protest against the massacres and devastations in Afghanistan. I have received your paper on The Pilgrims. So far as I have read it, it seems carefully prepared, elaborate, and learned, and I think among the antiquarians of New England will do you great credit when published. We are all hoping that you have given up your chateaux en Espagne, and that we may have the pleasure of greeting you soon. To Lord Morpeth. Boston, March 31, 1843. my dear Morpeth,—. . . Mrs. Chapman Her husband, Henry G. Chapman, died the previous October. seemed much gratified by your message, which I had great pleasure in delivering. She appeared cheerful and happy; though I inferred, from what she said, that she had suffered muc
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 27
the principle of the letter to citizens of Massachusetts and other Free States, who were, as it consin of sustaining it. The Supreme Court of Massachusetts, in an elaborate judgment, CommonwealthPamphlet on a Parliamentary Controversy in Massachusetts; December, 1843; Vol. VI. pp. 377, 378nded to prosecute the editor, a citizen of Massachusetts, in the Circuit Court of the United Statesr term was employed in the Constitution of Massachusetts, as originally adopted in 1780, though thel justice. Who, then, is the citizen of Massachusetts? Clearly, every one born within the jurisy his enjoyment of political privileges in Massachusetts. It is sufficient that he is a citizen. e protection. But the free negro, born in Massachusetts and still retaining his domicile there, whbject. Private executions are required in Massachusetts. Are they elsewhere? In what States? Yohe United States now. The commissioners in Massachusetts will probably make their report this winte
Staten Island (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 27
nd son, he was in full sympathy on moral and political questions. He found in Benjamin D. Silliman a genial friend, with whom he had much in common as members of the same profession and interested in the same social circle. He delighted in the society of his friends on Bond Street, and shared with many others the enthusiasm which their wit and beauty inspired. With them, as at Prescott's, he sometimes joined in the game of blind-man's-buff. In September, after attending a wedding on Staten Island, he made a visit to the North River. He was first the guest of Mackenzie,—ever grateful to his defender,—and next, by the invitation of Mr. Harvey, passed four days at Hyde Park. Here had been the seat of Dr. David Hosack, He died in 1835. His estate now belongs to the Langdon family. an eminent surgeon, distinguished for his hospitality. His sons and daughters (of whom Mrs. Harvey was one) were then living with Mrs. Griffith, near their father's estate. Among the group of famili
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 27
urope. The Somers, a brig-of-war of the United States, sailed front New York upon a voyage to thintended to carry all the prisoners to the United States for trial; but finding that in consequence distinctly within the jurisdiction of the United States, of which the Free States are a part. It nole Indians, who were in arms against the United States. 9. Power to amend the Constitution in alMassachusetts, in the Circuit Court of the United States, sitting in New York! All this time Sumneannot doubt that his children, born in the United States, are citizens thereof. We have no generd the sanction of the Supreme Court of the United States. The American citizen corresponds to th law over the Constitution and laws of the United States,—a topic that may not be unimportant in deinments would hardly be appreciated in the United States. Ante, Vol. II, p. 160. Mrs. Quincy, in aeems to excite very little interest in the United States now. The commissioners in Massachusetts wi[13 more...]
Ovid (Michigan, United States) (search for this): chapter 27
the Sabbath day and hallowed it. And seven days have ever since filled the division of time called a week. This number entered with Noah into the ark; of every clean beast, said the Lord, thou shalt take to thee by sevens. And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat. He went on in this way, running through all literature, ancient and modern, in the most extraordinary fashion, quoting from the Old and New Testaments, Aeschylus, Ovid, Virgil, Homer, Juvenal, Shakspeare, Donne, Milton, Spenser, Dryden, Statius, Cicero, Niebuhr, Tertullian, Aulus Gellius, Sir Thomas Brown, &c It happened that these remarks on The number seven occupied all the space that could be devoted to the subject of the article in a single number of the magazine; it also happened that arrangements had been made to publish an article by Judge Fletcher, so that it was two months before the conclusion of Sumner's essay could appear, which was headed
Oregon (Oregon, United States) (search for this): chapter 27
things which cannot be extolled too highly, particularly in our country, unquestioned purity of character and remarkable attainments, the result of constant industry. These I prize more than genius. I trust he may be spared to guide and enlighten the land. We fear some insidious movements in favor of Texas. The South yearns for that immense cantle of territory to carve into great slaveholding States. We shall witness in this Congress an animated contest on this matter. The question of Oregon promises some trouble. . . . I wish that our people and Government would concern themselves with what we have now. Let us fill that with knowledge and virtue and love of one's neighbor; and let England and Russia take the rest,—I care not who. There has been a recent debate in Congress, in which Mr. Charles Ingersoll said he would go to war rather than allow England to occupy Cuba. I say: Take Cuba, Victoria, if you will; banish thence Slavery; lay the foundation of Saxon freedom; build pre
Heidelberg (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) (search for this): chapter 27
. L. S. Cushing's Pamphlet on a Parliamentary Controversy in Massachusetts; December, 1843; Vol. VI. pp. 377, 378. Sir James Mackintosh's Discourse on the Law of Nature and Nations; December, 1843; Vol. VI. p. 380. and The University of Heidelberg. December, 1843; Vol. VI. p. 381. In 1844, he contributed the following: Wallace's Reporters; January, 1844; Vol. VI. pp. 425, 426. Reports of the State of Maine; March, 1844; Vol. VI. p. 519. Ray's Report on Insanity; March, and his sunny countenance awakened attachment, while his talents and attainments inspired the highest respect. His letters to his friends at home abound in expressions of sensibility and gratitude for the kindness and privileges he enjoyed in Heidelberg and throughout Germany. You will be glad to hear that Judge Story has most happily recovered his health, and is now resuming his accustomed avocations. During the last eight months he has been seriously ill, so as to excite the fears of his
Berkshire (Mass.) (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 27
in America. I might go further: I doubt if there is any poet now alive, and not older than he, who has written so much and so well. . . . Longfellow is to be happy for a fortnight in the shades of Cambridge; then to visit his wife's friends in Berkshire; then his own in Portland. I am all alone,—alone. My friends fall away from me. Ever and ever yours, Charles Sumner, To Thomas Crawford, Rome. July 16, 1843. my dear Crawford,—The moments pass, and I can only say that Allston is deng, like those of Lear's horses, have been shod with felt. You will find dear Longfellow married to the beautiful and most lovely Mary Ashburton. They were married July 13. They will rejoice to see you. They still linger among her friends in Berkshire till Saturday, Aug. 19, when they will return to Cambridge, where she will commence her life as Professorin. As for me, I am as much alone, and altogether as poor a creature, as when we enjoyed together the hospitality of the monks of the Alban
Creole (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 27
ation and all its parts are responsible, and which to a large extent the nation may remove. Nine cases were then stated and enforced, in which the nation had a direct responsibility for Slavery: 1. In the District of Columbia. 2. In the Territories, Florida being a Slave Territory at the time. 3. Continuance of the slave-trade between the States. 4. Admission of new States. 5. Rendition of fugitive slaves. 6. Transportation of slaves from one slaveholding port to another, as in the Creole case. 7. Laws of Slave States affecting the liberty of free colored persons, citizens of, and coming from, Northern States. 8. Capture by Federal troops of negroes held by the Seminole Indians, who were in arms against the United States. 9. Power to amend the Constitution in all points affecting Slavery. He continued:— It cannot be doubted, then, that the Constitution may be amended so that it shall cease to render any sanction to Slavery. The power to amend carries with it the
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