Senator Pendleton, of Ohio, however, with a courage and manliness that did him infinite credit, after stating what his Democratic brethren said: "I am bound to say that I have read the evidence carefully, and there is nothing in it that in the least warrants any imputation upon the integrity of that Senator.
Hoar praises Senator Pendleton for his integrity and courage in defending a colleague against unfounded accusations.
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