But they all indorsed President Johnson; the despot of Tennessee, the tory who had deserted his section and attempted to grind down his people; the drunken tailor and demagogue, had suddenly become the pattern of all statesmanlike virtues.
Reid criticizes President Johnson, highlighting his perceived failures and contradictions.
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And next, shall we not probably fare best in the end if we try to profit somewhat by the experience others have had in like cases?
Give them order and justice, and trust to these to win them in other regards to our ways.
Brushing aside, then, these bugbears, gentlemen, what are the obvious duties of the hour?
Something, however, must be done to disperse this unwholesome gathering at Newbern, or the tumor, thus neglected, may do serious injury.