His administration, too, saw the earliest attempts made in a systematic way toward the spread of education among the multitudes, his message to the Legislature of 1795 urging a generous appropriation to common schools.
This passage acknowledges the efforts made during Clinton's administration to promote education, highlighting his advocacy for common schools.
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I discerned also unmistakable evidences of stern integrity, earnest patriotism, and unswerving fidelity.
No, Sirs! we know very little of the art of war, and General Scott a great deal.
His lightest word, sent thrilling to the rim of a vast audience, swayed it with the magic of control.
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