A less able and clear-headed man might have gone wrong at this parting of the ways, just as did Obadiah German and other friends of Clinton; but Van Buren never needed a guide-post to point out to him the safest political road to travel.
Alexander reflects on the political acumen of Van Buren during a critical moment in New York's political history.
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Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
Public sentiment generally sustained the Administration in such action, but many persons, including conservative Republicans, frequently questioned the right or justice of such procedure.
In less than twelve months we shall be in war, and that the bloodiest in history.
No, Sirs! we know very little of the art of war, and General Scott a great deal.
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