The Democratic President, James K. Polk, was a man of far greater ability and statesmanship than his party enemies were willing to give him credit for, and he was supported by a brilliant array of politicians.
"Ahead of the Army"
W. O. Stoddard
They all appeared ready, on the other hand, to praise the patriotism, statesmanship, and military genius of that truly great man, President Paredes.
"Ahead of the Army"
W. O. Stoddard
Here was genuine statesmanship applied to the administration of religion.
"A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer"
William Reed Huntington