Although its influence had materially suffered during and since the war, it still controlled a great constituency throughout the North, and the longer its chief hesitated to join the new party the more earnest and eloquent did the appeals of the Liberals become.
Alexander discusses the enduring influence of the Tribune despite its challenges during and after the war.
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And what have I to lose by withdrawing and leaving the party unembarrassed?
He used to get angry with men simply because they voted against him on questions in which he took an interest.
Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
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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