Though scarcely thirty-four years of age, he had established himself as a leading lawyer of the Commonwealth, whose strong, vigorous English in support of the war had found its way into Parliament as an unanswerable argument to Lord Liverpool's unwise policy, winning him an enviable reputation as a writer.
This passage illustrates the early accomplishments and reputation of a young lawyer during a pivotal time.
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I discerned also unmistakable evidences of stern integrity, earnest patriotism, and unswerving fidelity.
Its attitude was strong, defiant, and its only purpose apparently was to create a public sentiment hostile to the extension of slavery.
He used to get angry with men simply because they voted against him on questions in which he took an interest.
The act and the veto amounted to an appeal to the people, and in an instant the country was on fire.
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