More disturbing because more irritating in its effects was the Administration's disposition to permit the control of its patronage by a coterie of senators, who preferred to strengthen faction regardless of its influence.
This quote critiques the Administration's patronage practices, indicating the internal conflicts within the Republican Party.
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Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
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