I ought perhaps to say that I think the acquittal of Belknap on the ground that the Senate has no jurisdiction to render judgment against a civil officer on process of impeachment after he has left office, was influenced by political feeling.
Hoar expresses his belief that political bias influenced the Senate's decision regarding impeachment, highlighting the intersection of law and politics.
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He would undoubtedly have taken a very high place in the public and official life of his generation if he had found himself in accord with either of the great political parties.
The irrepressible conflict had to be fought out.
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.
It relates to matters more permanent than human life.
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