Those feelings have been feelings in the first instance of sympathy, and afterwards of joy and thankfulness, almost comparable, and I venture to say only second to the strong emotions of the great nation, of which he is the appointed head.
Morley shares his feelings of sympathy and gratitude towards the head of the nation.
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