Indeed, it may be said that he was one of those upright judges who contrived to make neither honour nor rectitude seem lovable qualities; yet his abilities finally earned him an enviable reputation as a justice of New York's court of last resort.
This passage critiques a judge's character while acknowledging his professional reputation.
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Its attitude was strong, defiant, and its only purpose apparently was to create a public sentiment hostile to the extension of slavery.
The act and the veto amounted to an appeal to the people, and in an instant the country was on fire.
Gerrit Smith was a noble example of the champions of freedom.
Public sentiment generally sustained the Administration in such action, but many persons, including conservative Republicans, frequently questioned the right or justice of such procedure.
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