Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-07
Letter from Boston.
From our own Correspondent

From our own Correspondent
Boston. May Z.
THE SUMNER EuLoGY.
1t would be useless for one to attempt to
give synopsis of the Eulosy on Charles Sum-
per, delivered by the Hon. Carl Schurz in
Music Hall last Wednesday afternoon, for
nothing short Of rerbatim report could do it
justice. No man knew Mr.. Sumner better. as
those who listened TO that remarkable ANALYSIS
OF his public character can testify, than Mr..
schurz. II was at once, comprehensive, just,
true and complete. He was two hours and
twenty minutes delivering 1t, and yet TO have
omitted one sentence would have made It in
complete. The Euogist did not conine HIM
self alone TO the career Of our beloved Senator.
but commented somewhat largely on the poltic-
al history of the nation just previous to the first
election Of Senator Sumner. 1t was a master
piece Of rhetorical eloquence, and MIR. Schurz
was never heard with more pleasure than on
this occasion. The capacity Of the hall was
tested 10 the utmost, and the decorations were
artistic and beautiful in the extreme. Both
balconies at the front were festooned with
kalmia from the centre Of which depended
baskets Of roses and other lovely flowers.
Elegant clusters of rich blossoms hung from
each of the chandeliers above the platform
From the centre OF the ceiling to the cornice
were suspended eight festoons of kalmia, and
from the centre OF this. hung magnificent
basket Of variegaied flowers. The front Of the
stage was also festooned, and pots Of the rarest
plants grsced the platform. Above the statue
Of Beethoven, was placed the beautiful portrait
Of MIR. Sumner recently painted by Edgar
Parker, which was also decorated most beauti-
fully. Festoons OF smax aud delicate sprays
Of fresh ferns seemed TO complete the floral
display.
Beautiful and fitting remarks were made by
Wendell Phillips after an appropriate PRAYER
by Rev. Phillip Brooks. Music was furnished
by the Apollo Club. The audience was prob
ably the finest that ever assembled inside those
lofty walls. Among those who were invited TO
attend the services were Senator William Il.
Washburn; Lieui.-Gov. Talbot and other
State officers; Major-Gen. Cunningham, Brig
Gen. Dale and Coils. Palfrey, Bartlett, Storcr
and Ripley Of the staff Of the late Governor;
Messrs. Macy. Hildreth. Frost. Siickney.
Brewster and Turner. OF the Executive Coun.
Gil; Chief Justice GRAY and the Associate jus
iices OF the Supreme Court; Judges OF the
Superior and Municipal Courts; members Of
the Sumner Memorial Committee; William
Clailin. Richard ii. Dana, Jr.. Moses kimball.
Joshua u. Smith. William Lloyd Garrison. F.
W. Bird, George T. Bigelow. Charles Levi
Woodbury.. Benjamin X. Curtis. James 7.
Ficld-. Henry ". Longfcllow. Ralph Waldo
Emerson. officers Of the Massachusetts His
'orical Society, President Eliot, Of Harvard
College, Charles Francis Adams. Alexander
H. Bullock. John g. Whittier, DIR. Oliver W
Holmes. John II. clifford. Emory washburn.
Henry J. Gardner. classmates Of Mr. sumner
Hon. Marshall T. Wilder, Judge Lowell and
Judge shcplcy, Maj.-Gcn. Bcnham, Ma. Zen
George Thorn. Brcvct Maj.-Gen. HAYES, Com
modore PARROT, Capt. Selfrcdge, Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Sargent, Mr.. Theodore Parker. Mrs.
George X. Russell Miss Quincy, OF Boston.
and Miss Mary Quincy and Edmund Quincy Of
Dcdham. Mr.. Lydia Maria Child. Mrs Horace
Mann, Mr.. Agassiz, and Cyrus ". Field.
The speaker was interrupted many times dur
ing his address by hearty applause, and after
he retired his friends crowded about him and
rendered warm congratulations upon the great
success which he had achieved. The bcnedic-
ton was pronounced by Rev. Phillip Brooks,
and thus closed the most impressive ceremonies
ever held in Music Hall.
MISCELLANEOUS MOTIFS
May-Day, came In bright and clear with a
strong wind which blew gale We can
scarcely say that the day was observed at all,
except in few instances. where the younger
portion Of the community made an effort to
celebrate the day, but the cruel month Of April
which has just passed from Us did not make
any arrangements this year for the little folks
a regards May flowers, 80 we fear they hunted
in vain for anything in the floral line
The Park -. church have at last settled
their little difficulty, and voted to call an a.so-
ciate pastor 10 labor with Mr. MURRAY. who
preached his last sermon yesterday morning
before taking his vacation Of five months. in
which time it is hoped he will fully recruit and
regain biz impaired health.
In my letter OF last week the valuation Of the
silver service which was presented 10 Ex-Chief
Damrcll was msrepresented. The cost WAS
three thousand dollars instead OF one thousand.
1t consist, Of seventeen pieces. 1t was manu-
featured by Messrs. shreye. Crump & son. and
Is Of solid silver with oxidized borders and
Communications. The service was enclosed in
a case made Of yariegated woods, magnifcently
mounted in silver. and on the cover was a plate
with monographs. The Hall was filled and il
must have been gratifying success. TO Mr..
Dainrell and his friends. T..