But the case against the present incumbent is not only that while holding high office he accepted gifts from fellow-citizens, but subsequently appointed the gift-makers to office,--thus using the Presidency to pay off his own personal obligations.
Sumner criticizes the current President for accepting gifts and appointing those who gave them, indicating a misuse of power.
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As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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