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But when his time shall come, what will be the desolation of the country without the man?
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Hoar reflects on the profound impact of a leader's absence on the nation.
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Judge Hoar strenuously insisted that the Judges of the newly created Circuit Courts of the United States should be made up of the best lawyers, without Senatorial dictation.
What was said helped to arouse public attention, and the masses of the people--always pure and incorruptible--set themselves earnestly and successfully to reform the abuses.
The honor and good fame of our beloved State is far above any question of party.
But their names were wanting from the honorable roll of the men who accomplished them.
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