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This great address not only ended the Republican attack upon the Administration, but settled American law as to Executive power in carrying out extradition treaties.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “This great address not only ended the Republican attack upon the Administration, but settled American law as to…”
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Beveridge highlights the significance of Marshall's address in resolving a partisan controversy and establishing legal precedents.
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These had power To charm through life and cheer his dying hour.
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