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I can only compare it in its grandeur and impressiveness to the mighty torrent of Niagara.
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Hoar compares the grandeur of a political event to the impressive natural wonder of Niagara Falls.
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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.
His life, so far as he took part in political affairs, was devoted to objects wholly public, never personal.
To yield to him was never the way to win his good will.
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