He manifested a desire to appear scrupulously loyal to the Government, counseling obedience to constituted authorities, respect for constitutional obligations, and a just and liberal support of the President, in whose favour every presumption should be given.
Alexander discusses the importance of loyalty to the government and support for the President during a time of national strife.
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And is it not needed when its taking helps us and hurts our enemy?
This reduced the question to ratification or secession.
Public sentiment generally sustained the Administration in such action, but many persons, including conservative Republicans, frequently questioned the right or justice of such procedure.
Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
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