That this policy and drill, first organized by Thomas Jefferson, accomplished his election, and established the Virginia dynasty of twenty-four years;--a perpetual practical contradiction of its own principles. 5th.
Quincy reflects on how Thomas Jefferson's political strategies led to his election and the establishment of a long-lasting political dynasty, revealing contradictions in political principles.
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