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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