Nothing new under the sun – Circa 1874
The danger we run is not from Caesarism (In America), or the usurpation of power by the executive, but from the usurpation of power over the States by the General government. … The tendency in this direction is fearfully strong, and there seems to be no party in the country sufficiently united, with the requisite strength and courage, to oppose to it any effectual resistance. The only chance of deliverance would seem to be in the discredit of the party, by the frauds, jobberies, and corruption, it is bringing upon itself. It has become quite reckless, and its recklessness is not unlikely to ruin it, and enable the country, if there shall be any virtue remaining in the people, to replace the government on its constitutional track.
