Instead of justifying the expectations he had aroused by vigorously enforcing the principles of his letter of acceptance and inaugural address, the President, as if inthralled by some mysterious spell, had discredited his professions by his performances.
Alexander critiques the President's failure to live up to his promises, highlighting a disconnect between words and actions.
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