Although Clinton's canal policy, upon the success of which he had staked his all, was signally vindicating itself in rapidity of construction, and the very moderate estimate of cost, his friends did not hesitate to advise him that his re-election to the governorship was impossible.
Alexander discusses the challenges faced by a political leader despite the success of his policies, illustrating the complexities of political life.
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Thoughtful men who were not in any sense political partisans gave careful heed to his words.
This Administration cannot now save this Union, if it would.
And is it not needed when its taking helps us and hurts our enemy?
Let us agree to put contentions aside and complete our task.
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