He was the possessor of an elastic spirit; he was always hopeful of the future and in adversity he saw or fancied that he saw, days of prosperity for himself, for his party, for the commonwealth and for the country.
Boutwell describes a person's hopeful nature and resilience in adversity.
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He had no policy to impose upon the country against the popular will.
He possessed wit, sarcasm and irony in every form.
They were relived from the disparaging distinctions that came into existence with the system of slavery.
The speculative advance in gold has brought legitimate business almost to a standstill, owing to the apprehension of a corner, which from appearances may appear at any moment.
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