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Debates on Patronage and Retribution in 1830s Reform Rhetoric
A long excerpt documents fiery speeches on governmental patronage, reform, and retrenchment. Speakers attack rising executive power, cite Benton's Blue Book, contrast past proposals with current practice, and warn of a President's control over officeholders shaping elections. They urge statutory checks and restraint on patronage.
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