Van Buren has now every prospect of success in his present movements, and he will avoid the rock on which Burr afterwards split." These general conclusions, formed on observation and knowledge of character, projects, and movements, time has proved to be just.
Quincy analyzes the political maneuvers of Van Buren and their implications for future elections.
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