New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-08-12
Netu'Dork Daily Gribnne.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
ISAAC T. nOPPER TRUE LIFE. b. L. MARIA CHILD limo.
pp 40 Boston, Jewett Co.
The fine portrait of the venerable philanthropist
which forms the frOntispiece Of this interesting volume
gives faithful impression of his character could
be conveyed by the elaborate biography. We re-
cOgnze in IT the features of marked MANA nan des-
tined TO obtain distinction the common mass,
wherever he might be placed,-a of singular firm
ness, sefpossession, and Notwithstanding
warm sentiment of benevoence with great strength of
purpOse-bent doing the greatest good to the creates.
number-and equally bent on doing it in his own way.
Friend Hopper he is sly led by his biOgrapher,
remarkable instance of the social influence derived from
natural force of character. His means of education
we're limited. His mental endowments were not extra
ordinary. He united uncommon clearness of percep-
ton with shrewd common These the lead
ING qualities of his intellect, and they have often been
equaled by men these respects far inferior to himself
He occupied humble sphere of life. He derived no
prestige from artificial position Wealth he neither
sought nor obtained Still he filled large space 10 the
public eye He was always a prominent man in the
cities where he resided His influence extended to
vide sphere. He left his footprints wherever he went
In difficult emergencies especially, both his wisdom and
energy were put requlsitiOn by his friends Nor in
vain lie was always ready He always knew how to
act. And he seldom failed to accomplish his purpose
Through long life, he was regarded as pillar in the
great benevolent enterprises which he devoted
His fellowabo relied on him with certain assurance
that be would dssppont their confidence. 1t
rare that either his judgment his activity fault
when be was summoned to exertions by the claims of
misfortune The secret of hi, power have limited
was his original force of character 1t was something
higher than mere mental abllity-sometbing that no
cultivation can give something in the sphere of moral
ity partakng of the nature Of genius Toe foundation
Of this was Datural sense of justice. This trait.
imagine was stronger in Friend Hoppers constitution
than his benevoence,-s as that undoubtedly
was The love of right the dominant passion of
his heart-mssterng the love of gam OF enjoyment,
of mere personal distinction Free from all tendencies
to abstraction he cherished the of right not
an ethical theory, but living principle. He
content TO hope for its realization in the cloud bu.
wished to embody it the solid earth. Whatever good
the future might brisg with it-and he was nan Of
large bope-for his part, he felt bound act in the
present. without reference 10 unknown Interior
qutnces Add to his innate Of justice his per-
tect fearessness of temperament his peculiar selfre
lance and his independence Of artificial social imposi
TONS and you have the main elements of his chsrac e
In the composition of his biography, Mrs. CHLD has
made free of the personal anecdotes which he was
accustomed to relate to his intimate friends many of
which she took down in writing at the time, without his
knowledge. Among these many narratives of fugi
tive slaves in whose behalf his good Offices were enlist
ed They form instructive portion of the volume,
aud to large circle of readers will have great interest
We extract of these narratives, showing che ia
vOabe side Of the negro character and the aacry With
which Friend Hopper made the of the oppressed
his own.
PANEL BENSON.
Daniel and his mother were slaves Perry Boots of
Delaware His master IN the habit OF letting him ont
neghbOriIg frmers and receiving the wages himself
Daniel had married free and they had several
children, moty supported by her INDUSTRY lbs mother
Was olo and helpless and the master fading rather QUE
cersone TO support her told ,u-l tina, would take
charge q her ana pay him forty dollars year be might
go whers b. pleased
The der gl>dy accepted and ia lees he removed 10
Pbilscely with his mother and family He sEed sooi
Tor living aud established such character jor in
dusry honesty that many Of TIE citizens 10 the
habit OF employing him TO purchase their vJ0d aud prepare
fer The Coon occasion when h br'uyi 10
a bill 20 Alderman TODD that gentleman asked If he hat
not bsrg.d rstuer hh DAuei nimseir by s.ying
he hao Gged mstL-r n support in addition T. his
family ths he punctusy paid his tweaty dol
lar. every Elk months according agreement he had
mace with him When tae Alderman he ard thu p.r;icu
laI hs syWpSfhy eac ed snd wrote Isaac
l. Hopper requesting han iuiO ia. cSss stiung
hs own opinion hist Daniel hsd legal rgnt 10 freedom
To, yroootA~yer started III .ih th- note WIN great
lsciity and olver - Friend Hopper slyuS ia very
amin stec tones Sqar- Todd ihnx, | an free IL
- in state a great agitation b-;xeeu h4ps sni fear
Wien te hsG hh story ne home gst r..
90 s Tor al the money he I'd pNd h, sin his
IVain Pisde phs IL cay 70 prove from tl-se tAu
hsd bren resident Ia PrBnsy vsDi ~llh his
uch Jorge time than tue NV reqareito make
IN \ f,te msn Wien trienc Hopper gave am i1s 10
rn a,ou he vas cveri,yed lie could hsriy oslevs il
The tdug- seemed too good 10 be he. Nhea ~ssGred
n st be ceitSuiy tree beyond ell d.pI' aud nat ne
Iced ct pay any of his hRrd earning 4 nssi-r
the tears 10 eyes sud he started 81 70 bring h
wife hat ste also might hear the glad new Nltn Fiead
Hopp,r Was cid man he often used 20 rrmt,k h}s veil
be Derei their beSmng oOnatsuSnces on tit ooci
sion xnd their warm expressions OF gratitude t,G II
Soon after this interview. letter A. irs s-i q Perry
Boots Informing him that bis slave S.ly Zee, aud
,bst I'd expect 10 receive any OF Ms
lie PHI ,d phis ia nsdIst.y, = ths -r.sr
N person. lis fret ssuisiiOa Nl-fe dad /
" that grateful villain ID Al sid t.Ae hin hons ia I
"ToIs'
Eri.no Hopper rsiii,d Thou sit dal ihyse, relieved
sueh unpleasant tack for easily c1ayiaee
lice tAst the las sus,ans thy slave t.kas BIS isee
dom
Rs.di1g thu Law did NJ, satisfy bin lie said hs would
h - 81 h.