To illustrate the insincerity of the Administration's desire to reform the civil service he read several place-seeking letters addressed to Arthur while collector and written by the President's private secretary, by a member of the Cabinet, and other reformers.
Alexander critiques the administration's commitment to civil service reform by highlighting contradictory actions.
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It is not the bondholder, it is the office holder who sucks the blood of the people.
He saw the importance of devoting the resources of the State to the reduction of its debt.
No, Sirs! we know very little of the art of war, and General Scott a great deal.
And is it not needed when its taking helps us and hurts our enemy?
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