The people felt that they had suffered a grievous wrong from England, and that unless there were reparation, which England had so far steadily refused either to make or consider, the honor of the country required that we should exact it by war.
Hoar reflects on the American sentiment towards England and the justification for war due to perceived wrongs.
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His life, so far as he took part in political affairs, was devoted to objects wholly public, never personal.
Never rode to the wrong's redressing A worthier paladin.
And now, after the war, another enemy, unarmed, but bringing even greater danger, menaces the Republic.
As it is, the jetties have been of great value and well worth their cost.
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