He dispensed with declamation, he avoided bitter words, he refused to crack the party whip; but with a deep, onflowing volume of argument and exhortation, his animated expressions, modulated and well balanced, stirred the emotions and commanded the closest attention.
This passage highlights the effective communication style of a political leader during a debate, emphasizing the importance of argumentation over rhetoric.
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Thoughtful men who were not in any sense political partisans gave careful heed to his words.
Its attitude was strong, defiant, and its only purpose apparently was to create a public sentiment hostile to the extension of slavery.
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.
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