We could summon from the people a million of men and inexhaustible treasure to help the Constitution in its time of need.

Can we summon now resources enough of civil prudence and of restraint of passion to carry us through this trial, so that whatever result may follow, in whatever form, the people may feel that the Constitution has received no wound?
To this court, the last and best resort for its determination, it is to be left." Mr.Stanbery, unable to deliver his well-prepared argument, employed one of the officers of the Attorney-General's department to read the greater part of it.

During his service as Attorney-General he had become personally and deeply attached to the President, and now made an earnest plea in his behalf.

"During the eighty years of our political existence," said Mr.Stanbery, "we have witnessed the fiercest contests of party.

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