John Sherman: “The Scott bill is very moderate--more so than the bills that are being passed in other states.”

Our family of states is already large enough to create embarrassment in the Senate, and a republic should not hold dependent provinces or possessions.

The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.

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.