The usurpation by Congress of the power to displace a President whenever they choose to determine that the original declaration of the result of an election was wrong, on whatever pretence it is defended, is a total overthrow of the Constitution.
Hoar warns against Congressional overreach that undermines the Constitution by challenging election results.
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One of the virtues of General Sheridan was that he knew when to act without orders.
Judge Hoar never doubted that the service of a clean, able, upright Circuit Court, appointed without political influence, and entirely acceptable to the public, was well worth the sacrifice.
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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