Speech of Mr. Holmes, of Maine, in the Senate of the United States: On His Resolutions Calling Upon the President of the United States for the Reasons of His Removing from Office and Filling the Vacancies Thus Created, in the Recess of the Senate
Speech of Mr. Holmes, of Maine, in the Senate of the United States: On His Resolutions Calling Upon the President of the United States for the Reasons of His Removing from Office and Filling the Vacancies Thus Created, in the Recess of the Senate
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1830 edition. Excerpt: ... It I am disposed to give the President full credit for all his literature, as he does not now appear to be in a situation to improve it, especially if he relies for instruction upon some members of his " Cabinet," It will be recollected that this was written soon after the close of the late war, when party ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1830 edition. Excerpt: ... It I am disposed to give the President full credit for all his literature, as he does not now appear to be in a situation to improve it, especially if he relies for instruction upon some members of his " Cabinet," It will be recollected that this was written soon after the close of the late war, when party aoimosity had not subsided, when the lines were distinctly marked, and each party was smarting under the wounds inflicted by the other. "Upon every selection, party and party feelings should be avoided. Now is the time to exterminate that monster, Party Spirit. By selecting characters most conspicuous for their probity, virtue, capacity and firmness, without regard to party, you will go far to eradicate those feelings which, on former occasions, threw so many obstacles in the way of government, and perhaps have the pleasure and honor of uniting a people heretofore politically divided. The Chief Magistrate of a great and powerful nation should never indulge in party feelings. His conduct should be liberal and disinterested, always bearing in mind that he acts for the whole, and not a part, of the community. By this course you will exalt the national character, and acquire for yourself a name as imperishable as the monumental marble. Consult no party in your choice--pursue the dictates of that unerring judgment which has so long and so often benefitted our country, and rendered illustrious its rulers." Here, Sir, we have his unequivocal sentiments on this point. Be not the President of a party--party is a " bubble," " strangle the monster"--"consult no party in your choice," &c. Had this President practisedupon his own principles, he would, indeed, have gained " a name as imperishable as monumental marble." "Be the President of the United...
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