Though it was the desire of his party that he take the nomination for governor in 1820, the cautious, modest Justice of the Supreme Court had discreetly decided not to sacrifice himself in the year of DeWitt Clinton's greatest strength.
Alexander explains the political caution of a Supreme Court Justice who chose not to run for governor during a strong political climate.
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The act and the veto amounted to an appeal to the people, and in an instant the country was on fire.
Gross and unfounded charges of fraud are made by them against those high in authority.
And, Governor Seward, I have made it, though it be conceited in me to say so.
This Administration cannot now save this Union, if it would.
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