The attempt to impeach the President was undoubtedly inspired, mainly, by patriotic motives; but the spirit of intolerance among Republicans toward those who differed with them in opinion set all moderation and common sense at defiance.
Julian discusses the complex motivations behind the impeachment, highlighting the clash between patriotism and intolerance within the Republican Party.
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He hated slavery with the animosity of a regular Puritan, and when he talked about it everybody listened.
The fate of the men involved in it seems like a perfect travesty of justice and fair play.
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