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Louis Kossuth (search for this): chapter 12
lt. In answer to a cross-question, Mr. Sumner replied that what he had said of Mr. Butler was strictly responsive to Mr. Butler's speeches, and according to the usages of parliamentary debate. In this dastardly assault, Preston S. Brooks struck the heart of every slave and every friend of freedom on this continent. In his mad attempt to crush one champion of humanity, he called forth millions. In his barbarous effort to stay the fountain of liberty, he unloosed the gates; for, as Kossuth most nobly said, Its waters will flow: every new drop of martyr-blood will increase the tide. Despots may dam its flood, but never stop it. The higher its dam, the higher the tide: it will overflow or break through. The news of the outrage on Mr. Sumner was borne with lightning speed to every section of the country; and at the North speakers and resolutions in popular assemblies, the pulpit and the press, in earnest words, declared the public indignation. At a large meeting in Faneuil
George Sumner (search for this): chapter 12
persons standing by his bedside. His brother George Sumner soon came to Washington, and, in conve brother of the wounded senator. As soon as Mr. Sumner was able, he gave, while lying in his bed, ttered or not. On the cross-examination of Mr. Sumner, he stated that he was entirely without armss assault. In answer to a cross-question, Mr. Sumner replied that what he had said of Mr. Butler break through. The news of the outrage on Mr. Sumner was borne with lightning speed to every sectf Mr. Brooks without condition or limitation. Sumner, in particular, ought to have nine and thirty Washington, these brutal words were inscribed, Sumner and Kansas: let them bleed! On the day subs, 1857. Dr. Boyle, who dressed the wounds of Mr. Sumner in the lobby of the Senate-chamber, attended the duel was prevented. The damage done to Mr. Sumner's system was most serious and alarming; and,ave revived my early faith in human nature. Mr. Sumner also, on the 13th, wrote a letter to Carlos [2 more...]
John Slidell (search for this): chapter 12
ons there were about me, offering me friendly assistance; but I did not recognize any of them. Others there were at a distance, looking on and offering no assistance, of whom I recognized only Mr. Douglas of Illinois, Mr. Toombs of Georgia, and I thought also my assailant standing between them. I was helped from the floor, and conducted into the lobby of the Senate, where I was placed upon a sofa. Of those who helped me here I have no recollection. As I entered the lobby, I recognized Mr. Slidell of Louisiana, who retreated; but I recognized no one else until I felt a friendly grasp of the hand, which seemed to come from Mr. Campbell of Ohio. I have a vague impression that Mr. Bright, president of the Senate, spoke to me while I was on the floor of the lobby. I make this statement in answer to the interrogatory of the committee, and offer it as presenting completely all my recollections of the assault and of the attending circumstances, whether immediately before or immediately
Henry J. Gardner (search for this): chapter 12
borne with lightning speed to every section of the country; and at the North speakers and resolutions in popular assemblies, the pulpit and the press, in earnest words, declared the public indignation. At a large meeting in Faneuil Hall, Gov. Henry J. Gardner said, We must stand by him who is the representative of Massachusetts, under all circumstances. Peleg W. Chandler remarked that Every drop of blood shed by him in this disgraceful affair has raised up ten thousand armed men. At the di against Mr. Brooks for the assault by the District of Columbia, and is not known to have used any revengeful word respecting his assailant. On the 6th of June he was able to dictate a telegram to Boston, in regard to a recommendation made by Gov. Gardner to the General Court to assume the expense of his illness. Whatever Massachusetts can give, said he, let it all go to suffering Kansas. That letter, and Mr. Wilson's answer to the challenge, wrote Mrs. L. M. Child, have revived my early fait
John G. Whittier (search for this): chapter 12
autiful soil; in rescue of fellow-citizens now subjugated to a tyrannical usurpation; in dutiful respect for the early fathers whose aspirations are now ignobly thwarted; in the name of the constitution, which has been outraged, of the laws trampled down, of justice banished, of humanity degraded, of peace destroyed, of freedom crushed to earth; and in the name of the heavenly Father, whose service is perfect freedom,--I make this last appeal. I have read and re-read thy speech, wrote J. G. Whittier to Mr. Sumner, and look upon it as thy best,--a grand and terrible philippic worthy of the great occasion; the severe and awful truth which the sharp agony of the national crisis demanded. It is enough for immortality. So far as thy own reputation is concerned, nothing more is needed; but this is of small importance. We cannot see as yet the entire results; but every thing now indicates that it has saved the country. Never had the slaveholding power received a deadlier blow. In t
Washington (search for this): chapter 12
ed money has been enjoyed — did not make it less a swindle. Urged as a bill of peace, it was a swindle of the whole country. Urged as opening the doors to slave-masters with their slaves, it was a swindle of the asserted doctrine of popular sovereignty. Urged as sanctioning popular sovereignty, it was a swindle of the asserted rights of slave-masters. It was a swindle of a broad Territory, thus cheated of protection against slavery. It was a swindle of a great cause, early espoused by Washington, Franklin, and Jefferson, surrounded by the best fathers of the republic. Sir, it was a swindle of God-given, inalienable rights. Turn it over, look at it on all sides,--and it is everywhere a swindle; and, if the word I now employ has not the authority of classical usage, it has on this occasion the indubitable authority of fitness. No other word will adequately express the mingled meanness and wickedness of the cheat. Of the State of Massachusetts he thus grandly speaks:-- God
Collamer (search for this): chapter 12
Chapter 12: Struggles in Kansas. excitement through the country and in Congress. remarks of Mr. Sumner on the Reports of Messrs. Douglas and Collamer. his speech on the Admission of Kansas. the Exordium. reference to Mr. Douglas. the Nebraska Bill a Swindle. defence of Massachusetts. the conclusion of the speee scene of some unparalleled outrage; but he had no fears except that he might not fulfil his duty to his country. Respecting the reports of Mr. Douglas and Mr. Collamer on affairs in Kansas, presented in the Senate March 13, 1856, Mr. Sumner said, In the report of the majority (by Mr. Douglas) the true issue is smothered: in that of the minority (signed by Mr. Collamer alone) the true issue stands forth as a pillar of fire to guide the country. I have no desire, continued he, to precipitate the debate on this important question, under which the country already shakes from side to side, and which threatens to scatter from its folds civil war. A shor
Butler (search for this): chapter 12
n the course of his remarks, he had spoken somewhat freely of the chivalry of Mr. Butler, and of the sectionalism of South Carolina. It must be remembered, however, with some strangers, were conversing near him. Preston S. Brooks, a nephew of Mr. Butler, and member of the House from South Carolina, then entered the chamber, and re read your speech twice over carefully: it is a libel on South Carolina, and Mr. Butler, who is a relative of mine. While these words were still passing from his li In answer to a cross-question, Mr. Sumner replied that what he had said of Mr. Butler was strictly responsive to Mr. Butler's speeches, and according to the usagesMr. Butler's speeches, and according to the usages of parliamentary debate. In this dastardly assault, Preston S. Brooks struck the heart of every slave and every friend of freedom on this continent. In his mad characterized the attack on Mr. Sumner as brutal, murderous, and cowardly. Mr. Butler interrupted him; and cries of Order! Order! rang through the assembly. Two
Geyer (search for this): chapter 12
he conclusion of his speech, Mr. Sumner was sitting at his narrow desk in the Senate-chamber with his head bent forward, earnestly engaged in writing. The Senate had adjourned sooner that day than usual; and several senators, as Messrs. Douglas, Geyer, Toombs, Iverson, and Crittenden, together with some strangers, were conversing near him. Preston S. Brooks, a nephew of Mr. Butler, and member of the House from South Carolina, then entered the chamber, and remained until the friends of Mr. Sumnas usual on Thursday, the 22d of May. After some formal business, a message was received from the louse of Representatives, announcing the death of a member of that body from Missouri. This was followed by a brief tribute to the deceased from Mr. Geyer of Missouri, when, according to usage and out of respect to the deceased, the Senate adjourned at once. Instead of leaving the Senate-chamber with the rest of the senators, on the adjournment, I continued in my seat occupied with my pen; and w
Iverson (search for this): chapter 12
hern chivalry. His words are damaging. He has the audacity of a Danton. He must be silenced. Shall we challenge him? but he will not fight. What, then, is to be done with him? A fiendish plot was laid. Two days subsequent to the conclusion of his speech, Mr. Sumner was sitting at his narrow desk in the Senate-chamber with his head bent forward, earnestly engaged in writing. The Senate had adjourned sooner that day than usual; and several senators, as Messrs. Douglas, Geyer, Toombs, Iverson, and Crittenden, together with some strangers, were conversing near him. Preston S. Brooks, a nephew of Mr. Butler, and member of the House from South Carolina, then entered the chamber, and remained until the friends of Mr. Sumner had retired. He had with him a gold-headed, hollow, gutta-percha cane. Coming directly up in front of Mr. Sumner's desk, and addressing to him a short remark, he suddenly struck him with his heavy cane, opening a long and fearful gash upon the back part of his
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