New-York tribune., 1876-05-05
he held until 1869. when he was compelled to resign

he held until 1869 when he was compelled to resign
Ly i'll health about two years before his death. He
continues his little por,raltures Of the seDators
in his letters to his wife, many OF whlch
are graphic. and all of them suggestive.
Under date of June 4, 1860. we have a
few additional lines in regard TO Mr.. sumner:
L" We have Just had four hours speech from sum
nor on the Barbarism of Slavery In Literary
point of view it was of course excellent. As a bit
ter denunnatory Oration it could hardly be ex-
ceeded in point of style and finish. But, to me.
many parts of it sounded harsh. vindiciive, and
slightly brutal IL is all true that slavery tends to
barbarism, but Mr.. Sumner furnishes no remedy for
the evils he complains of. His speech has done the
Republicans no good. Its effect has been to eXas-
perate the Southern members. and render it utterly
impossible for Mr.. Sumner exercise any influence
here for the good Of his State. Mr. Z. T.
Adams made manly, statesmanly speech in the
House of Representatives. four days ago,
which was attcntively listened to by every
body. He read it, as did Mr.. Sumner his"
Soon after word or two follows ahout MIR. William
Henry Charming, who left his residence IN England
at the commencement OF The civil war, beng
like Milton, unwilling ito remain abroad
while his coun.rymen were fighting for lib
erty at home" and took charge Of the
Unitarian Church in Washington. q have just
returned from church." writes Mr.. Grimes Dr.
Claiming preached very able extemporaneous,
philosophical, abolition sermon to n crowded house
such a sermon as one would have dared to preach
Iowa twelve months ago, and yet it was received
here to-day with profound attention and approval
DR.. Channng in personal appearance, voice, ana
manner Of enuncation and delivery, reminded me
very much of jeff Davis. HIS voice is not strong
he has Davis's manner of sinking the last two or
of ocb a a low KEY his fore
head is high, broad and overhanging, and his face
tin and expressive of severe mental labor mingled
with physical pain 1t is several years since have
beard any sermon that compared with it in length
and depth Of thought, and III literary finish. There
IS nothing ornate about his STYLE no figures or
tropes. no husks, all solid meat"
The course OF Mr. Grimes in the Senate on the i'm
parchment Of President Johnson, rs well as on some
other prominent political issues, called fortn strong
sentiment of dsapproval from his former friends
and associates, and i'll some instances OF vehement
Indignation. On one occasion Mr.. Greeley wrote,
under the title "a Mirror fyr Grimes: 60 The out
cry against protection, as fvoring Pennsylvania
and New-England, at the cost of the West IS false,
deusive clamor, which old Clay Wings like MI
Grimes. ought to be ashamed Of" On which Mr.
Grimes writes to his wife, with exemplary sang
froia: 81 send you the inclosed to show you whata
1901 your QuSDdlN j.. WHICH ouS
becomes man he ought not, like st. Paul. to pu:
away childish things" With regard to the ceusurs
that fell upon Mr.. Grimes for his course on the
Presidents impeachment, his biographer remarks:
inc and reh sction altered many mems judgments,
and the integrity of Mr. Crimes and the political
wisdom and sagacity of his general views upon the
subject were approved to the country" Chef-Justice
Chase as he was sitting beside his sick bed, with
friendly interest and anxiet said to him: would
rather be in your place Mr. Grimes, than to receive
any honor in the gift of our people"
The death of Mr.. Grimes, which took place Feb Z,
1872, the signal for general expression OF re-
gret and admiration, even from those who most
widely differed from him questions of public and
political interest. His character could hardly be
more justly drawn than in the elaborate sketch
which closes the volume lie is represented as
man Of sterling personal worth, and of sound intel
lectual eudowments, combined with singular Sill
picity and straglforwsrdncss of disposition Care
less of appearance and somewhat unGanly IN early
life, he grew with years into grace and dignity Of
bearing. His mind was not lmag native bat critical
and exact with unusual powers of analysis and com
prehension. His perceptions were quick and clear.
lie had a remarkable insight into men, estimating
character with uncommon accuracy. 1t was not
easy TO cheat him, or TO win his favor for visionary
schemes. Corrupt who sought his aid for pOliil-
cal intrigue did not call a second ti,ne. He had
genius loI public affairs, and in changes from peace
to war; and from TO peace, he knew the time To
conform his political action to altered conditions.
Tho foundation of his character was Il strong sense
of Justice truth, and moral Obligation Ills religious
views were free from dOematisn incllniug to the
ethical and humane elements of Christianity with
ont yielding his assent TO any speculative creed
Among religious teachers, he preferred Channng'
whose writing. gave a powerful impulse 10 his
hatred of slavery, and his love of freedom and hu
nauity.