Against this was the unwritten, but well-understood, rule of action by which the people had been governed since the time of Washington, that no person should be elected to the office of President for more than two terms.
Hoar reflects on the tradition of limiting U.S. Presidents to two terms, a principle established since Washington's presidency.
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There has probably never been a man in our history upon whom so few people looked with indifference.
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 honor and good fame of our beloved State is far above any question of party.
As it is, the jetties have been of great value and well worth their cost.
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