The whole course of the Tribune has tended to facilitate the elevation to the Presidency of a statesman cherishing the pronounced anti-slavery views of Governor Seward; it is only on questions of finance and public economy that there has been any perceptible divergence between us.
This quote highlights Alexander's view on the political alignment between himself and Governor Seward, particularly regarding anti-slavery issues.
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In less than twelve months we shall be in war, and that the bloodiest in history.
An enthusiast broods over the oppression of a people, until he fancies himself commissioned by heaven to liberate them.
And, Governor Seward, I have made it, though it be conceited in me to say so.
Why should we now make any concessions to them?
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