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Why attempt it, unless to invite new contests, to again arouse sectional animosities?
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Sherman questions the wisdom of attempting constitutional amendments that could reignite sectional conflicts.
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The tax on spirits, tobacco and beer ought to be retained as the best objects of taxation either of domestic or imported goods.
They want disunion, and not compromise or conciliation.
We have done no wrong; we have no apologies to make, and no concessions to offer.
It is not in my blood and these gentlemen cannot put it there.
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