He held his office by orderly election; he exercised its functions within the letter of the law; he could silence not one word of hostile criticism; and, his second term expired, he passed into private life as harmlessly as did James Monroe.
Wilson describes Andrew Jackson's presidency and its lawful conduct amidst criticism.
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