His qualities have not been those for which the people manifested their regard by shouting or clapping of hands, or stamping of feet in public meetings; he has had no following of ambitious politicians whom he has sought to repay for their political services at the public expense.
Hoar describes the quiet, unassuming nature of a colleague's service, contrasting it with the more flamboyant styles of politics.
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It would have been a worse civil war than that of the Rebellion, because the country would have been divided not by sections, but by parties.
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.
When the treaty was signed, the struggle began between freedom and slavery for the control of this imperial domain.
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