These characteristic traits, well marked in 1877, were destined to be magnified in the next two decades when local leaders recognised that his judgment, his capacity, and his skill largely contributed to extricate the party from the chaotic conditions into which continued defeat had plunged it.
This passage discusses the politician's traits that contributed to his party's recovery from defeat.
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This is the spirit in which I have determined for myself to come up to this great question, and to pass through it.
Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
The act and the veto amounted to an appeal to the people, and in an instant the country was on fire.
And what have I to lose by withdrawing and leaving the party unembarrassed?
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