I should as soon have thought of turning Tory because of like complaints in the Revolutionary War, or of asking George III. to take us into favor again because of like scandals which existed during the Administrations of Washington and John Adams.
Hoar draws a historical analogy to emphasize his steadfastness against political pressures.
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The honor and good fame of our beloved State is far above any question of party.
Never rode to the wrong's redressing A worthier paladin.
His election as Governor extracted the people from the mire of Know Nothingism.
To yield to him was never the way to win his good will.
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