Why, these leaders of the opposite parties, who--in the papers and before the world--seem ready to tear each other's eyes out, will meet some rainy night in a dark entry, and agree, whichever way the election goes, they will share the spoils together!
Hoar critiques the hypocrisy of political leaders who publicly oppose each other but secretly collaborate for mutual benefit.
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Edward Everett preached a sermon when he was twenty-four years old before a large audience in the Representatives Chamber at Washington which was heard with breathless silence.
The honor and good fame of our beloved State is far above any question of party.
One of the virtues of General Sheridan was that he knew when to act without orders.
It relates to matters more permanent than human life.
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