It is not worth while to state them, for a ready acquiescence in the result of an election by the American people is the conservative element of our form of government that distinguishes it from other republics of ancient or modern times.
Sherman discusses the importance of accepting election results as a hallmark of American democracy.
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Resolved, That the people who constitute the supreme power in the United States, should guard with jealous care the rights of the several states, as independent governments.
But some of you may say, all this is very well, but what will you do to save the Union?
Is it not, therefore, possible to frame a bill which will punish the prominent actors in the rebellion, proclaim amnesty to the great mass of citizens in the seceding states, and separate them from their leader?
I would regard it as a public calamity to have the power of this House placed, directly or indirectly, under the control of this administration.
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