He believed in a central appointing power, which the Albany Regency might control, and, that such power should not be impotent, these minor and many magistrates, thickly distributed throughout the State, with a jurisdiction broad enough to influence their neighbourhoods, became of the greatest importance.
Alexander emphasizes the importance of a central appointing power in politics.
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Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
Why should we now make any concessions to them?
I discerned also unmistakable evidences of stern integrity, earnest patriotism, and unswerving fidelity.
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