That the same policy and drill, invigorated by success and fortified by experience, has now placed Martin Van Buren in the President's chair, and disclosed to the unprincipled ambition of the North the art of rising upon the principles of the South.
Quincy discusses how the same political strategies that helped Jefferson have now enabled Martin Van Buren's rise, indicating a continuity in political tactics.
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There is no absolute monarch on earth who is not compelled, by the constitution of his country, to receive the petitions of his people, whosoever they may be.
The terms, indeed, in which such a character as Washington has repeatedly expressed himself concerning me, have left me nothing to wish, if they did not alarm me by their very strength.
He dismissed from office, without trial, without charge, and without fault, faithful and able men.
I have no doubt our citizens will rally a second time round the standard of Common Sense.
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