It is a sad state of affairs, but it is nevertheless true, that if the conventions of the southern states make anything more than a paper secession, hostile collisions will occur, and probably a separation between the free and the slave states.
Sherman predicts that any serious attempt at secession by southern states could lead to violent conflict and separation.
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Our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country" has been the watchword and creed of my public life.
Proud of Ohio, of its history and people, willing at all times to sound its praise in the sisterhood of states, yet, according to my convictions, the United States is entitled to my allegiance, and all parts of it should receive equal care…
Though my grateful thanks are due to them and have been often expressed, yet I have felt, as they do, that my duty was to the whole country.
Canada and Mexico as independent republics will be more valuable to the United States than if carved into additional states.
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