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Daniel Webster (search for this): chapter 15
ny others of distinction. The subject as to what influence exerted the greatest effect upon men's character and acts came up for discussion. Mr. Prescott declared that a mother's influence was the most potent, and paid an eloquent tribute to the female sex in this relation. Another gentleman expressed the belief that most was owed to schools; another gave the preference in his judgment to books; another to the newspaper. He (Mr. Sumner) sat, the youngest man in the party, and watched Mr. Webster, who was apparently thoughtful for a considerable time, but finally broke the silence to declare that, to his mind, there was more to be derived from the conversation of intelligent men than from any other source. Mr. Sumner then enforced this view by reference to what had been said by men eminent in history. He referred to the declaration of Charles James Fox, that he was more indebted for knowledge to his intercourse with Edmund Burke than to all other sources of information: He spoke
James Buchanan (search for this): chapter 15
t power a new republic with some hope of perpetuity, was altogether suited to the genius of the two heads of the war bureaus, Robeson and Belknap. The former spent five millions of dollars in his unseemly preparations of a naval armament against a friendly power, and the latter's subsequent career is well remembered. Behind all was the greed for Cuba and the watching of an opportunity to seize that possession of Spain. The whole transaction, reviving the memory of the Ostend manifesto of Buchanan, Mason, and Slidell, ended in a fiasco. The Virginius was delivered up by the Spanish government; and while being towed as a trophy by one of our war ships to New York, she went to the bottom off Cape Fear. I left Boston for Europe, May 20, and was absent till November 13. For the few days after my arrival home Sumner remained in the city. I sought his rooms at the Coolidge House as often as each alternate morning, reaching his door before he had completed his dressing, and remaining
t autumn I passed a fortnight in London, which seemed more metropolitan and fascinating than ever. Everybody was agreeable, and I enjoyed my visit much. To Robert Ingham, July 11:— As I am about to leave for Boston I receive the South Shields paper, with the interesting report of the beautiful ceremony in honor of you. I wish I had been there. Such a monument is better than a statue. This recognition among friends and neighbors must be very pleasant. Among those present was Miss Blackett; but where was my ancient friend, Mme. dui Quaire? I was unhappy at not seeing her during my fortnight in England. But I did not see you. I have been cheered by the vote of the House of Commons on Mr. Richard's motion,; For international arbitration, ante, vol. II. p. 382. that is an historic event marking an epoch. It cannot fail to exert a prodigious influence. I know no reform which promises such universal good as the release of any considerable portion of present war ex
Caleb Cushing (search for this): chapter 15
ed through May, with, however, occasional reminders of weakness at the end of his walks. His daily drives in Washington, never so lovely as in May, were a stimulant to health. Mr. Hooper's horses were at his service. Sometimes he drove to General Cushing's suburban residence, six miles from town. In his drives he was glad to have a sympathetic friend with him. On some of them he invited Mrs. Claflin, wife of Governor Claflin, both always loyal to him. On another he had for his companion on ense of the best people was with him in this protest. R. H. Dana, Jr., wrote: Let me thank you for your letter; it is the wisest thing I have seen—I should not be out of the way to say, the only wise thing I have seen—in the Virginius case. Caleb Cushing wrote: I am delighted to learn through the newspapers that you continue to have the courage of your convictions, and do not cease to be yourself because of the insanity which infects the citizens of New York on the subject of Cuba. Longfell
George C. Shattuck (search for this): chapter 15
was a scene full of significance. We looked on with wet eyes; but he was rather embarrassed, and glad to escape upstairs. I also remember that the kitchen department was demoralized for some days following. One day Sumner dined with Dr. George C. Shattuck, a companion of his youth, when, it is remembered, he made kindly mention of all on whom the conversation turned. Dr. Shattuck in an interview, Dec. 4, 1874, recalled his meetings with Sumner in 1837-1839, and mentioned as his distinguDr. Shattuck in an interview, Dec. 4, 1874, recalled his meetings with Sumner in 1837-1839, and mentioned as his distinguishing traits moral fearlessness and the absence of vindictiveness in his nature. He dined also with James T. Fields, with whom, as his friend and publisher, he had long enjoyed most agreeable relations. J. T. Fields's Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches, p. 197. He was obliged by other engagements to decline invitations to dine at Mr. Martin Brimmer's, and also at Mr. Winthrop's. In the late autumn he dined occasionally at Mr. Hooper's. One habit of Sumner may be worth noting. Reac
o Mrs. Claflin, March 11, 1873, is printed in Chaplin's Life of Sumner, p. 438. Sumner did not anticipate when he arrived from Europe the prostration which was at hand. He wrote, November 28, the day before he reached Washington: My strength is perceptibly increasing. I have walked to-day, and with a stronger step and more natural gait than for a long time. The angina pectoris now returned, and a week later he wrote to his physician:— Two nights ago I heard the lecture of Professor Tyndall, during which I sat one and a half hours, and then walked slowly to the horse-car (two short squares); but before reaching it the pains in the heart visited me so that on reaching the car I was much exhausted with suffering. They gradually ceased, leaving me feeble. Yesterday I walked on Pennsylvania Avenue nearly a mile without any pain or weakness. I mention these things that you may see how fitful is my case. After December 19 he absented himself altogether from the Senate fo
James T. Fields (search for this): chapter 15
uch import in its list of names as this one now addressed to the Legislature. Among the signers were Whittier, Longfellow, Holmes, Agassiz, R. H. Dana, Jr., J. T. Fields, S. G. Howe, George S. Hillard, Charles W. Eliot, J. Ingersoll Bowditch, W. Endicott, Jr., Franklin Haven, Amos A. Lawrence, Wendell Phillips, A. H. Rice, T. Wgs with Sumner in 1837-1839, and mentioned as his distinguishing traits moral fearlessness and the absence of vindictiveness in his nature. He dined also with James T. Fields, with whom, as his friend and publisher, he had long enjoyed most agreeable relations. J. T. Fields's Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches, p. 197. He J. T. Fields's Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches, p. 197. He was obliged by other engagements to decline invitations to dine at Mr. Martin Brimmer's, and also at Mr. Winthrop's. In the late autumn he dined occasionally at Mr. Hooper's. One habit of Sumner may be worth noting. Reaching, on his way to Mr. Hooper's, the gate of the Public Garden, at the head of Commonwealth Avenue, he alw
E. L. Pierce (search for this): chapter 15
the petition for rescinding now appeared to oppose it. E. L. Pierce, at Mr. Whittier's request, closed the hearing with a rical statement,—Charles Sumner and the Battle Flags, by E. L. Pierce, which gives in detail what the text attempts to give orinkled front of war. Thanks, and God bless you! To E. L. Pierce he wrote gratefully for his effort before the committeeine. Relief then came, followed by sleep. He wrote to E. L. Pierce, April 12: I am sorry to report that I am very feebe, asion of spirits; and of these were Wendell Phillips and E. L. Pierce, who were his guests,—the latter in January, and the fo never determined the permanent judgment of mankind. E. L. Pierce's letter, Feb. 9, 1873. His love of life, which was weal accord, were not long to be divided. Sumner wrote to E. L. Pierce, May 10:— I shall be sorry not to see you before journey and his heavy bills for medical attendance. To E. L. Pierce he wrote, April 3: I am yet in debt for my European tri<
Winfield Scott (search for this): chapter 15
d, Jan. 15, 1893.— I cannot comprehend this tempest. The resolution which is treated so severely is an old inhabitant. I have already brought it forward in substance twice before this last motion, and received the warm commendation of General Scott, General Anderson, etc. ... I know that I never deserved better of Massachusetts than now. It was our State which led in requiring all safeguards for liberty and equality; I covet for her that other honor of leading in reconciliation. First do not understand. History is full of examples to sustain me; only the sea and tiger are as blind and senseless in ferocity as party hate. I long to state the case. Twice before, once in 1862, I offered this resolution with the applause of General Scott and General Robert Anderson. Where is Massachusetts civilization? Thus far our Commonwealth has led in the great battle of liberty and equality. By the blessing of God she shall lead again in smoothing the wrinkled front of war. Thanks, an
Richard H. Dana (search for this): chapter 15
in no paper of such import in its list of names as this one now addressed to the Legislature. Among the signers were Whittier, Longfellow, Holmes, Agassiz, R. H. Dana, Jr., J. T. Fields, S. G. Howe, George S. Hillard, Charles W. Eliot, J. Ingersoll Bowditch, W. Endicott, Jr., Franklin Haven, Amos A. Lawrence, Wendell Phillips, ALongfellow, Whittier, O. W. Holmes, Wendell Phillips, Gerrit Smith, Henry Ward Beecher, Lydia Maria Child, Amos A. Lawrence, Sidney Bartlett, Dr. T. W. Parsons, R. H. Dana, Jr., the brothers Bowditch, and others in great number. None were tenderer in their expressions than his former secretaries, now members of the bar, who knewn the midst of popular frenzy. He had always the courage to challenge a universal opinion. The sober sense of the best people was with him in this protest. R. H. Dana, Jr., wrote: Let me thank you for your letter; it is the wisest thing I have seen—I should not be out of the way to say, the only wise thing I have seen—in the Vir
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