He had been an honest lawyer as well as an upright public official, and the people believed that his stubborn independence and sturdy integrity would make him a real governor, the enemy of rings and bosses, and the foe of avarice and revenge.
Alexander describes a politician's reputation for honesty and independence, suggesting he would be a strong governor.
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It cared nothing for the Democratic party except as it contributed to its selfish ends.
This reduced the question to ratification or secession.
This reckless claim amazed his friends as much as it aroused his enemies, and he at once became the object of most cutting reproaches.
Thoughtful men who reverenced the safeguard known to civil judicial proceedings were appalled.
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