Part 30

Story, Joseph, obituary notice of, I. 133. Lord Campbell on, I. 140, 269. Verses by, I. 145. Amount of sleep taken by, I. 203. Tribute to, as jurist, in Phi Beta Kappa oration, I. 258-272. Mackintosh and Denman on, I. 269. His labors in Harvard Law School, III. 111. Extract from his will, III. 111. His benefactions to Harvard University, III. 114. On pardoning power of the Executive, III. 227. Judgment of, on Fugitive-Slave Act of 1793, III. 315 _et seq._; XI. 233. On plans for representation, IV. 55. On treaties, V. 102; XIX. 80 _et seq._ On adoption of Missouri Compromise, VII. 30. On policy of prohibiting States from coining money, VIII. 184. On power of Congress to regulate commerce between States, XII. 115; XIV. 69,--and to establish post-roads, XII. 117. On power of Congress under the Constitution, XIII. 216. On the Chief-Justice’s presiding at trial of the President, XVI. 90. On impeachment, XVI. 139, 146. On debate in the National Convention of 1787 on equality of States, XVI. 241. On meaning of “domicile,” XVIII. 13 _et seq._ On allotment of war-powers, XIX. 77. On duties of innkeepers, XIX. 237; and of common carriers, XIX. 238. On object of Constitutional prohibition of interference with religion, XIX. 292 _et seq._

Story, William W., XIV. 177.

Strabo, his prophecy of a new world, XV. 257.

Suez Canal, opposed by Great Britain, X. 82.

Suffrage. See _Colored Suffrage_, _Female Suffrage_, _Male Suffrage_, and _Universal Suffrage_.

Sumner, Charles, refuses to lecture where colored persons are not admitted with equal rights, I. 160; XI. 228. Refuses to be a candidate for Congress, I. 330. Not desirous of public office, I. 332; III. 152, 153, 268. Relations of, to Boston Prison-Discipline Society, II. 108, 112. Letter of Dr. Wayland to, II. 109. Letter of De Tocqueville to, II. 148 (_note_). Renounces Whig Party, II. 228. Accepts Free-Soil nomination for Congress, II. 301-303. His relation to the Fugitive-Slave Bill, III. 132. Beginning of his political career, III. 147. Political aims of, III. 147, 153, 163; VI. 38. Letters written by, during election of United States Senator in 1851, III. 152-154. His sentiments on the Union, III. 153, 163. His letter accepting office of United States Senator, III. 161. His belief in democracy, III. 268. His independence of party, III. 268; XX. 212. Replies to verbal attacks in the Senate, IV. 175-216; V. 250-256. Defends his fidelity to the Constitution, IV. 178-187, 269-271; V. 251-254; XIX. 309-313. His personal testimony as to slavery, V. 64. Brooks’s assault upon, V. 257-271 (_Appendix_). Previous personalities and aggressions upon, V. 280-301 (_Appendix_). His injuries and continued disability, V. 328-342 (_Appendix_). Refuses to allow Massachusetts to assume expenses of his illness, V. 343. Refuses to receive testimonial in approbation of Kansas speech, V. 344. His longing for restoration to active duties, VI. 6, 11, 32, 66. Sends contribution to Kansas, VI. 10. Public reception of, at Boston, in 1856, VI. 22. Accepts reëlection to Senate, VI. 46. State of his health in 1858, VI. 65. Recognizes duty of denouncing slavery, VI. 318. His visits to Lafayette’s grave and home, VII. 100-108. Attitude of, during attempts at compromise in 1861, VII. 176-184. Interview of, with President Buchanan in 1861, VII. 180 _et seq._ Defence of his career in the Senate, IX. 200-205; XVI. 336-339. Reëlection of, to Senate in 1863, IX. 237 (_Appendix_). His first motion for repeal of Fugitive-Slave Bill, XI. 383. His sentiments towards Rebels, XII. 339; XIV. 313; XV. 228; XVII. 115; XIX. 258, 318; XX. 192-194, 213, 229-240. President Johnson’s attack on, XIII. 266-269 (_Appendix_). The city of Boston and, XIII. 280. Relations of, with President Johnson, XIV. 199-205. His bill for Reconstruction, XIV. 328-334. Denies indifference to foreigners, XVI. 315-317. His personal record on Reconstruction with colored suffrage, XVII. 303. Defence of his conduct in the Committee on Foreign Relations, respecting San Domingo treaties, XVIII. 293-295; and of his language in speech on annexion of San Domingo, XVIII. 295-298. His response to a toast, XVIII. 310. Reason for his interest in San Domingo question, XIX. 20-22; XX. 180, 218 _et seq._ His interviews with Baez, XIX. 35. Personal relations of, with President Grant, XIX. 99, 104-106; XX. 155, 200,--and with Secretary Fish, XIX. 99, 106-124. His influence on Mr. Motley’s nomination, XIX. 117; and on negotiations with England concerning Alabama claims, XIX. 120-122. Declines the Haytian medal, XIX. 154. Origin of his interest in engraving, XIX. 175. His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317. His interest in civil-service reform, XX. 8. His relations with the Marquis de Chambrun, XX. 9 _et seq._ Protests against competency of Senate committee to investigate sale of arms to France, XX. 45, 56. His devotion to the Republican Party, XX. 85. His reasons for voting for Greeley, XX. 188-190, 199 _et seq._, 211-213, 241. His desire for reconciliation between North and South, XX. 192-194, 197, 228 _et seq._, 253 _et seq._ His feelings towards Preston Brooks, XX. 197. Personal misrepresentations of, XX. 218-220. Testimony to his desire for reconciliation with the South, XX. 229-240. Defence of his conduct as to supplementary civil-rights bill, XX. 312 _et seq._

Supreme Court of the United States, decision of, on Fugitive-Slave Act of 1793, III. 315; XI. 233. Jackson on authority of, III. 316; IV. 179; V. 253; XVI. 207. Its power of interpreting the Constitution, IV. 270-272. Decision of, in Dred Scott case, VI. 291; IX. 154; XI. 63-65; XIII. 276; XVIII. 7. Admission of a colored lawyer to the bar of, XII. 97. Remodelling of, XIV. 30. Cannot sit in judgment on Acts of Congress, except incidentally, XVI. 200.

Sweden and Norway, navy of, in 1845, I. 76. Adopt separate system in prisons, II. 136. Book on prisons by Oscar, King of, II. 136.

Switzerland, preservation of peace in, II. 379. Intervention of France in affairs of, X. 63.

T.

Talleyrand, on result of his life, II. 287.

Tappan, Lewis, letter to, IV. 19.

Tariff, the, speech of R. C. Winthrop on, I. 323, 338. Not a party question, II. 236; III. 11. Clay and Polk on, III. 11. Additional ten per cent. duty in, opposed, VII. 235. Means for the war, the true object of, XI. 376.

Taxation, annual, of Great Britain in 1842, I. 73. Origin and nature of freedom of United States national lands from, III. 184-188. Judicial decisions on right of, in States, III. 186; IV. 127. Necessity of increased, XI. 409-411. Should be simplified and diminished, XIV. 269; XVI. 267, 278; XVII. 238, 261-264, 279; XVIII. 41.

Taxation without Representation, testimony against, XIII. 155-158,--especially of fathers of American Republic, XIII. 158-172. Not a claim for communities only, XIII. 294; evidence proving same, XIII. 295-301. Not a claim for women, XIII. 302; Chief-Justice Parsons on above conclusion, XIII. 302.

Taxes, on cotton, IX. 84. On slave-masters, IX. 93. On knowledge, IX. 166; XI. 297; XII. 205-207; XIV. 264-270; XVIII. 142 _et seq._ Sydney Smith on English, XI. 299. On education, XI. 378. On coal, XIV. 271. On income, XVIII. 40.

Taylor, Zachary, Gen., election of, to the Presidency opposed, II. 233. Nomination of, II. 233-293. Berrien on, II. 310. Character of his administration, III. 30-32.

Telegraph, the electric, honor to its inventor, VI. 64. Ocean, between Europe and America, XIV. 220, 301. Power of the Senate to break into its offices, XIX. 149.

Ten-Forties, new bonds, to be issued, XVII. 247-249.

Tennessee, rights of, in the Union, X. 195; XI. 351. Not sufficiently reconstructed, XIV. 114.

Tenure-of-Office Act, speeches on an amendment to the, XIV. 239. Violated by President Johnson, XVI. 172. Object of, and questions as to, XVI. 175-177. Its application to Secretary Stanton, XVI. 177-187. Grant’s attempt to repeal, XX. 141.

Territories, organization of new, in 1850, III. 127. Prohibition of slavery in, all-important, IV. 8; VI. 378,--and legal, IV. 125; VI. 233; VII. 1; same does not infringe popular sovereignty, IV. 129. Slave-masters cannot carry slaves into, IV. 128 _et seq._; VI. 217-235. Polygamy in, may be suppressed by Congress, IV. 129; VII. 1. No popular sovereignty in, can establish slavery, V. 156; VI. 230, 364; VII. 41. Slavery in, not authorized by the Constitution, V. 156; VI. 230, 338; X. 214; XI. 195. Lincoln’s defence of prohibition of slavery in, VI. 355 _et seq._; XII. 259. Extent and predicted population of, VII. 47 _et seq._ Slavery in, prohibited by United States Government from beginning, VII. 58. Necessity of above prohibition in, VII. 59, 67; advantages of same, VII. 60. Bill for establishing, in rebel States, VIII. 369. Decision of Supreme Court on power of Congress over, X. 209; XI. 368.

Territory, acquisition of, XV. 39-41, 53. Necessity of fairness in cession of, XIX. 22 _et seq._ Authorities on cession of, XIX. 39.

Texas, speech against admission of, I. 149. Constitution of, I. 154. Letter of Channing against annexation of, I. 291. Boundaries of, I. 318. Admission of, favored by R. C. Winthrop, I. 327, 337. Annexation of, II. 308; XIX. 82. Admission of, as a State, II. 309. Additions to, III. 127. Recognition of independence of, X. 94. Benton on Calhoun’s attempt to give military support to, before ratification of treaty, XIX. 83 _et seq._ Polk on protection of, XIX. 84.

Thayer, Eli, letter to, VII. 49. Upholds popular sovereignty, VII. 45; disturbing influence of same on his career, VII. 62-66.

Theatres, must be open to all, XIX. 240.

Thomas, Lorenzo, appointment of, by President Johnson, as Secretary of War _ad interim_, XVI. 187-190, 195.

Thomas, Philip F., remarks on admission of, as Senator, XVI. 73. Facts in case of, XVI. 77-79.

Time, the employment of, I. 184. Authorities on arrangement of, I. 200, 201.

Tintoretto, “Miracle of the Slave” by, III. 134 (see _note_).

Tocqueville, Alexis de, letter of, on prison discipline, II. 148 (_note_). On slave laws, VI. 168. On employment of brute force, IX. 231. On equality, XIII. 202. His character and writings, XV. 418. His predictions concerning America, XV. 419-422. On reëlection of President of U. S., XIX. 173; XX. 222.

Toussaint l’Ouverture, XVII. 172.

Treason, definition of, in the Constitution, VIII. 128; interpretation of clause in same, forbidding forfeiture for, IX. 27-30. Definitions of misprision of, XVI. 80.

Treasury Department, duties of, in regard to rebel States, XI. 307-311.

Treasury Notes, a legal tender, VIII. 181. Congress can make them such, VIII. 183-192; evils of so doing, VIII. 193-196, 206. See _Paper Money_.

Treaties, the abrogation of, V. 98. Under the Constitution, V. 101; XIX. 79. Judicial decisions on, V. 102 _et seq._ Abrogation of, between France and United States, in 1798, V. 104; and between Great Britain and United States in 1846, V. 106. Termination of, by notice, V. 110, 114; XII. 69, 201. Mode of abrogating, in Europe, V. 112. Obligation of, V. 115; XI. 150. List of, with provisions for termination, V. 117. Consideration of, in open Senate, XVIII. 9. Authorities on lawfulness of disregarding, after changes in government, XVIII. 34 _et seq._ Authorities on ratification of, in United States, XVIII. 281; XIX. 79-81.

Trent Case, the, and maritime rights, VIII. 15. Facts in, VIII. 32-34. Vindicated by British precedent, but contrary to American principles, VIII. 34. Ground of England’s complaint in, VIII. 35-37. A question of law, VIII. 38. Points of controversy in, VIII. 39. Result of, VIII. 73-75. Conduct of England in, X. 16.

Trial by Battle, I. 36; II. 345; VIII. 38; XVIII. 179. Montesquieu on, I. 37; II. 349. Once universal, I. 38. Selden on, I. 38 (_note_), 42; XVIII. 179. Condemned by Liutprand, I. 39; II. 349,--and by Pope Martin IV., I. 39. Suppressed in France by St. Louis, I. 41; II. 347; XVIII. 242. Restrained by Henry II. of England, I. 43; II. 347,--and by Elizabeth and Charles I., I. 43. Not abolished in England till 1819, I. 44. Condemned by the Church, II. 346. Folly of, shown by instances, II. 347 _et seq._; XVIII. 179. Blackstone on, II. 349. See _Duel_.

Trial by Jury, fugitive slaves entitled to, III. 328; IV. 215; X. 373. Authorities proving requirement of, by the Constitution and common law, for fugitive slaves, III. 330-338; X. 374-377. Proposed by Hartley for slaves in America, XV. 350.

Tripoli, war of, with United States, II. 71-73; VIII. 296. Treatment of slaves in, II. 97.

Troops. See _Colored Troops_.

Truce of God, I. 35.

True Grandeur of Nations, oration on, I. 1. Inconsistent with war, 1. 122. Moral, as for individuals, I. 124.

Trumbull, Lyman, Senator from Illinois, criticisms of, answered, X. 333-336; XVII. 213-216. Answer to his attack on Mr. Sumner’s Reconstruction record, XVII. 231-233, 304-307.

Tucker, Josiah, Dean of Gloucester, XV. 338. Writings of, XV. 339. His predictions concerning America, XV. 340-345. Ideas resembling his, advanced by others, XV. 345-347.

Tunis, expedition of Charles V. against, II. 23. Gen. Eaton on slavery in, II. 91. Slavery abolished in, II. 102, 209.

Turgot, announces universal law of progress, II. 262. Author of Latin verse applied to Franklin, X. 224. His character and sympathy for America, X. 231. His prophecies concerning America, X. 231, 232; XV. 295-301; XVII. 119. His friendship for Franklin, X. 239. His career, XV. 292-294. His definition of a republic, XV. 294.

Turkey, appeal to government of, in behalf of Crete, XV. 247.

Twichell, Ginery, XVIII. 170.

U.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin, III. 352; VI. 185.

Union, the, Mr. Sumner’s sentiments on, III. 153-163. Not endangered by agitation against extension of slavery, IV. 134.

Union College, Phi Beta Kappa oration at, II. 241.

United States, war of, with Great Britain in 1812, I. 17, 31 _et seq._; VIII. 50-52. Annual expenses of, for six years before 1840, I. 78. Cost of war-preparations in, I. 78, 79, 110; II. 367,--and of administering justice in, I. 84. Standing army not needed in, I. 86; nor navy, for war, I. 88. Fortifications in, of no use, I. 89; nor militia, I. 91. Escutcheon of, I. 95. Should disarm, I. 119, 129. Should abandon Mexican War, I. 340. Efforts of, to ransom American slaves in Barbary States, II. 57, 69-71, 73; VIII. 283-298. Treaties of, with same, II. 70, 73, 74; VIII. 294 _et seq._ Wars of, with same, II. 71-76; VIII. 296. Government of, must be emancipated from power of slavery, III. 28; V. 42; VI. 49. Must be neutral in European affairs, III. 179. Public lands of, III. 184; IV. 126. Obligations of, to Land States, III. 188, 192, 195, 198, 204. Railroads in, III. 201. Earliest national acts of, opposed to slavery, III. 281; VI. 226. Its first government antislavery, III. 286, IV. 122. Powers of national government limited, III. 296, 318, 325; IV. 214. Military power subordinate to civil in, IV. 14; X. 170, 194; XIV. 326; XVIII. 51. Change of policy in, as to slavery, IV. 122-124. No proscription for religion in, V. 77. Foreign population of, V. 77-79. Treaty of, with Denmark, illegally abrogated in 1855, V. 100. Mode of abrogation of its treaties with France in 1798, V. 104; and of treaty with Great Britain in 1846, V. 106. Extent of, VII. 46. Predicted increase in population and resources of, VII. 47; XVI. 280; XVII. 239, 240. Government of, prohibits slavery in Territories from beginning, VII. 58. Visit of Lafayette to, in 1824, VII. 153-155. Support of government of, VII. 205; emancipation of same from power of slavery, VII. 248. British outrages on vessels of, VIII. 42-45. Testimony to opposition of government of, to same, VIII. 45-54,--and to its policy on neutral rights, VIII. 57-62, 64 _et seq._, 68-71; XII. 14. Proposes abolition of privateering, VIII. 77. Representation of, at industrial exhibition at London, in 1862, VIII. 157. Paper money in history of, VIII. 187-190, 193. Its proposals of pecuniary help to Mexico, VIII. 228. Declines to join convention of European powers concerning Mexico, VIII. 231. Commercial relations of, with foreign countries in 1860, VIII. 315-319. Treaties of, with Great Britain against slave-trade, VIII. 337, 341. Efforts of, against same, VIII. 338-341. Refuses to allow right of search against same, VIII. 341, 343. No names of battles with fellow-citizens on regimental colors of, VIII. 361; XX. 255. Powers of, against Rebels, IX. 18, 47, 48, 134, 143; XVII. 16. Possesses all rights of war, IX. 34, 44. Must not be separated, IX. 208. Privateering early denounced by, IX. 289-291. Unfriendly actions of England to, during Rebellion, X. 12-41, 124; XII. 267; XVII. 58-73, 84, 124. Policy of, on fitting out war-ships as a neutral, X. 32-35. Unfriendly actions of France to, during Rebellion, X. 41-47, 256. Denounced by English writers for supporting slavery, X. 83. Recognition of, by France, X. 89; XI. 97. Recognition of Spanish America by, X. 91. Recognizes claims for French spoliations before July 31, 1801, XI. 83, 89, 91. History of French claims on, XI. 96-113. Its adjustment of mutual claims with France, XI. 113-123. Liability of, for claims on France, XI. 124; authorities proving same, XI. 127-132; objections to above liability refuted, XI. 132-158. Mints of, XI. 267-269. Pledged to maintain freedom of slaves, XI. 430; XII. 317; XIII. 56, 288. Must keep pledged faith, XII. 317; XVI. 268, 276, 295, 362; XVII. 110, 113-116, 237. Declarations of, testify to equality in rights, XIII. 173-176. Early public acts of, on colored suffrage, XIII. 188-190. Extension of its dominion and institutions, XV. 40-43, 52-54; XV. 428-433.--John Adams on same, XV. 42, 316. Friendship of Russia for, XV. 48-50. Name of, XV. 431; XVI. 46-50. Its government not federal, but national, XVI. 8, 21. Dedication of, to human rights, XVI. 28, 31, 54; XIX. 226. Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28. Early desire for nationality in, XVI. 30-35. Tokens of nationality of, XVI. 42-52. Powers essential to, as a nation, XVI. 55, 60; XIX. 128,--sources of same, XVI. 56; XIX. 128. Credit of, in Europe in 1868 and 1870, XVI. 281; XVII. 247. Activity of, in protecting American citizens abroad, XVI. 311 _et seq._ Reparation due to, from England for aid to Rebels, XVII. 76, 125-127. Extent of losses of, caused by England, XVII. 77-86; English and American testimony to same, XVII. 77-83. Rules of law applicable to damages of, XVII. 86-89. Affairs of, at home and abroad, in 1869, XVII. 98. Duty of, to Spain and Cuba, XVII. 120-124. Wealth of, in 1870, XVII. 245. Should promote education, XVIII. 49. Expense of outlying postal routes in, XVIII. 92. Possible loss of revenue to, from one-cent postage, XVIII. 106. Supports Baez by ships of war at San Domingo, XVIII. 271, 303; XIX. 27; and threatens Hayti, XVIII. 277, 303; XIX. 49; both these actions contrary to international law, XVIII. 280; XIX. 67, 71, 75, 90; XX. 88, 147,--and acts of war, XVIII. 282; XIX. 41, 75, 84; XX. 147. Obligations of, to France and Germany, XVIII. 319 _et seq._ Its treatment of Hayti and Dominica a violation of the Constitution, XIX. 76, 90; XX. 88, 147. Duty of, in regard to San Domingo, XIX. 93, 97, 131. Sale of arms by, to France in war of 1870, XX. 5. Testimony to its observance of neutral duties, XX. 22-24.

Unity, selfish efforts for, II. 375. True, defined, II. 377. Leagues to attain, II. 378. Tendency of mankind towards, II. 381-384, 401. For freedom, IX. 316.

Universal Suffrage, XIII. 220.

V.

Van Buren, Martin, nominated for President in 1848, II. 295. Election of, advocated, II. 296.

Vattel, his definition of war, I. 15. On law of nature, II. 339. On the Swiss republic, II. 379. On freeing slaves in war, IX. 43. On the object of war, IX. 73. On refusal of recognition to nations, X. 113 _et seq._ On duty of States to satisfy private claims, XI. 127. On reprisals on persons, XII. 79; XVI. 305. On rights of conquerors, XIII. 326. On destruction of property in war, XVII. 14. On meaning of “domicile,” XVIII. 13. On disregarding treaties, XVIII. 34. On alienation of territory, XVIII. 222. On equality of nations, XIX. 68.

Vermont, personal gratitude for sympathy of people of, VI. 52.

Vessels, relief of distressed, on the coast, V. 93.

Vice-President, abolition of office of, XIV. 279. Succession of, to the Presidency, XIV. 280. Powers of, as President of the Senate, XVI. 121; Calhoun’s opinion on same, XVI. 122-124.

Vico, Giambattista, discovers law of progress, II. 254.

Vincent de Paul, St., enslaved in Barbary States, II. 12, 95. Sale of, II. 87. Good works of, II. 199.

Virginia, Declaration of Rights of, IV. 68; XIII. 192, 298. Early social life of, VII. 11; XI. 448. Early opposition of, to common schools, VII. 11; XIV. 337. Paper money in, VIII. 189. Character of first settlers of, XI. 449; testimony to same, XI. 452-458. Representation of, in the Senate, XII. 134. Prohibition of colored suffrage in, XIII. 192. Admission of, to representation in Congress, XVII. 204. Speech of Gov. Walker of, quoted, XVII. 215. Fraudulent election in, XVII. 231.

Virginius, case of the, XX. 284.

Voltaire, on war, II. 354. On a slave-master, VI. 166. His meeting with Franklin, X. 238. Asserts equal rights of all, XI. 219 _et seq._ On republican government, XIII. 199.

Volunteers, not militia, I. 357. Laws on term of enlistment of, in United States, quoted, I. 367; Justice Johnson on same, I. 367.

Votes, importance of, III. 145. Authorities on disallowance of, in legislative assemblies, XIV. 21 _et seq._; striking out, from journal of same, XIV. 23-26.

W.

Wade, Benjamin F., Senator from Ohio, reply to, in debate on admission of Nebraska, XIV. 131-133, 135 _et seq._ On one term for the President, XIX. 172; XX. 159, 221.

Walker, George W., letter to, XIX. 158.

Waller, Edmund, on English captives in Algiers, II. 28. On true glory, II. 185 _et seq._

Walpole, Horace, XV. 301. His prophecies concerning America, XV. 303-306.