But his ultra-radicalism and illiberal, often rude, treatment of opponents prevented him from obtaining all the influence which would otherwise have been fairly due to his talents and his political and personal integrity.
Alexander critiques the political style of a prominent figure, highlighting how his behavior limited his influence despite his talents.
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Indeed, he went a step farther in the way of irreconciliation, preferring Hoffman and Tammany, he said, to "the reckless, red-radicalism which rules the present Congress....
He represented Republican principles and aims more fully than any man in the country, but Thurlow Weed, looking into the future through the eyes of a practical politician, disbelieved in Republican success.
In less than twelve months we shall be in war, and that the bloodiest in history.
He saw the importance of devoting the resources of the State to the reduction of its debt.
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