The conduct of at least one of our military magistrates seems to have been a counterpart to that of these “bashaws” of Cromwell; and there is no argument against that early military despotism which may not be urged against any attempt to revive it in our day.
Sumner draws a parallel between historical military despotism and contemporary governance, warning against its revival.
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