That extreme democratic principle has been regarded with terror by the wise men of every age, because in every European republic, ancient and modern, in which it has been tried, it has terminated disastrously, and been productive of corruption, injustice, violence, and tyranny.
In this quote, Alexander warns against the dangers of extreme democratic principles based on historical precedents.
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Why should we now make any concessions to them?
Gross and unfounded charges of fraud are made by them against those high in authority.
But Tilden, conscious of the need of an anti-Tweed legislature, had surmised the Ring's plan as early as Tweed devised it, and he replied with firmness that everything beside the legislative ticket was of minor importance to him.
And, Governor Seward, I have made it, though it be conceited in me to say so.
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