...t committed a still greater blunder by asking Congress to repeal the law. As this request was received with disfavor, the nomination of Stewart was after a few days reluctantly withdrawn, and that of George S. Boutwell was substituted for it. But if Stewart's name was received with amazement, Borie's was received with ill-concealed contempt. He was a most amiable and benevolent person, not even engaged in ac...