But he was unsparing in his lectures to the Administration, admonishing it to adopt the principles of government which prevailed when happiness and peace characterised the country's condition, and prophesying the ruin of the Union unless it took his advice.
Alexander critiques the government's failure to heed wise counsel during a tumultuous period, warning of dire consequences.
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The absence of violent democratic innovations was the Constitution's remarkable feature.
And what have I to lose by withdrawing and leaving the party unembarrassed?
I discerned also unmistakable evidences of stern integrity, earnest patriotism, and unswerving fidelity.
This Administration cannot now save this Union, if it would.
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