De Alexander: “On the other hand, the proud, aspiring, unpliant man whose canal policy brought national renown, had won the admiration…”

Indeed, his administration admittedly ranked with the best that had adorned the State for a century, and his friends, including Independents and many Stalwarts, rallied with energy to his support.

An exceedingly readable volume, especially valuable in its analyses of conditions, causes, situations and results; and against his main conclusions no sane person can contend."--Boston Transcript.

Referring to the fraudulent practices, he said: "No one claims, no one believes, that I had lot or part therein, or previous hint or suspicion thereof.

In his text he explains the controversy so that the plain man may understand it, while in the notes he adduces the evidence that the specialist requires....