The turmoil, the darkness, the very 'chaos of anarchy,' which had for three successive days pervaded the American Congress, was dispelled by the magic, the talismanic eloquence, of a single man; and once more the wheels of government and legislation were put in motion.
Quincy describes how the eloquence of a single speaker can restore order and function to a chaotic Congress.
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These have been, through life, perpetual admonitions to do nothing unworthy of it.
The power of the present Congress to enact laws essential to the welfare of the people has been struck with apoplexy by the executive hand.
But the first principles of morals and politics, which have long been settled, acquire the authority of self-evident truths, which, when first discussed, may have been vehemently and portentously contested.
He dismissed from office, without trial, without charge, and without fault, faithful and able men.
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