Diary of Charles Francis Adams, volume 6
1835-08-14
Morning quite warm. I went to town although our late hours make it almost noon before I get to work at any thing useful. I had so many places to visit and things to do that I found myself cut short of the time necessary to finish my Diary, which runs into Arrears. Saw Mr. Brooks and consulted him about a letter received from Mr. Johnson at Washington, who wishes to know the most advisable means of investment in this quarter. I have already written to him in answer one letter and I now send another,1 confirming by Mr. Brooks’ opinion. Home to Quincy rather late. Afternoon idle. I assorted the remainder of the Pamphlets.
Our war in Boston goes on bravely. This day was republished the Article from the Richmond Whig with my comment.2 The Atlas refuses to answer Mr. Everett, for the simple reason that it cannot. I hope we may be able fully to establish ourselves. But the Jackson party look on with wonder and dismay. They seem afraid to say a syllable that shall commit them. And the Whigs shun all contact. Their position must be forced at all hazards. Evening at home with the family. Mr. Beale and his daughter were in.
The letters from and to Thomas Baker Johnson are missing.
At CFA’s suggestion (entry for 10 Aug., above) the Advocate reprinted an article, “Mr. Webster,” from the Richmond Whig in which it was asserted that the Whigs of other states did not share the enthusiasm for Webster manifest in Massachusetts. To it, the Advocate appended as editorial comment, CFA’s jibe: “Our readers may ... gather ... something of the feeling among the whigs of other States towards Mr. Webster. They will not be likely to get any idea of the truth from the whig press of Boston.... Circumstances appear to authorise the belief that Mr. Webster will respond before long ... by a voluntary withdrawal of his pretensions” (Daily Advocate, 14 Aug., p. 2, cols. 1–2).