The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-17

not accorded to hun, and, after repeated disap-
pointments, was left atnot alone in body Of
which he was, with hardly an exception, the old
est rIu.ubei in service, excludcd from positions Of
houor al lnucnce to which he was clearly on
titled by LEI 9Th of service and by the exception
ally pure and elevated character he had borne
throughout his public career. The breaking Of
tho close political relations Of many years and
the angry and bitter controversy which followed
Swallowed his latcr years and robbed him Of his
Just recognition. but he has left an honorable
and in many re uects u brilliant record, which II
Is no presumption 10 say will preserve his fame
when the stormy scenes in which he took part
have become tradition and the sspcrites OF his
later years are quite forgotten While this was
Mr.. Sumpers lending and controlling idea, that
the power Of slavery must be destroyed, and, since
this object was gained. that the equal rights Of
oil citizens must DO established by law, it would
not be just to him nor true to history to treat
this as the limit Of bis endcavor of his achieve
ments. When the time shall come to analyze the
records, 1t will DO found that Massachusetts, has
had very few senators In her service who have
given closer attention ~ the more important moa-
sures OF legislation.
From the New York Tribune
The most dignifed, llustrous name which the
Senate has in recent years borne upon its roll:
has disappeared from them forever Charlie:
Sumner has not only lett no equal in the capitol
he has carried away with him the traditions Of
that profound and scholarly craftsmanship which
the world was once accustomed to associate with
the name of senator. We have but slender
hope that Massachusetts, will send to the Senate
any representative which will not seem insignia
cant beside the august shade which now does hei
such infinite honor. If not from Massachusetts,
certainly from no quarter is any band stretched
forth to catch the torch which drops from tn,
falling grasp Of the great athlete fallen by thu
way. Few lives in history are so apotless or s'
consistent. His fame is as stainless as that o
any hero of romance. lie never betrayed prin
ciple or avoided the expression of n conviction
For us who have had only words of honor an'
reverence for him while he lived, our only car
now is to forbear from that over-praise whicl
comes from a proud and loving sorrow. No Gu
| logy is needed now. Tho malice which cam
from envy will be dsarmed by death, and hi
fame will be safe in the keeping of the counlr
he served so purely.
From the New York Times
No common loss has fallen upon the country il
| the death of Charles Sumner. q man Of vast &C
quirements, high ability, distinguished services t
humanity, large experience In public affairs, fam
more than national. As scholar, statesman an
philanthropist he was known in all civilize
lands. Tho purity of Mr. Summers characte
would alone cause him to be remembered crate
| fully by his country No breath Of suspicion eve
touched him. In an age when corruption too Of
ten enters into public life. Mr. Sumner preserv
ed his character free from reproach. He was new
er found involved in any discreditablo scheme, h
had nothing to fear from "disclosures" or "inves
LEGATIONS" IIo was absolutely proof against tn
evil influence of Washington. lie could i'll b
spared from the councils Of the nation at n tim
when the standard of public life Is not being yer
perceptibly elevated, and when "Butlerism
threatens to take the place Of craftsmanship.
Iron the New York Staats-Zeitung.l
The pioneers in the struggle against SLAYER
close their earthly career in quick succession
The foremost OF all, Charles Sumner is dead. Tn
prominent place he occupied in the counscls
tho nation will forever secure for his memory tn
reverence of the people. His death at this me
ment must be dcplored. The tidal wavo of col
ruption will sweep with greater force than eve
over his crave.