Whatever may be the result in the Senate, and I can scarcely believe that, after so full an exposure, the nomination will be rejected, the plain-thinking people of this country will appreciate the attitude taken by the government as the only one consistent with the duty of the executive and the general welfare.
Sherman expresses confidence that the public will support the government's actions regarding a nomination despite potential Senate opposition.
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Thus the Kansas question became a political question in the Supreme Court.
The legality of this legislature was denied by the great majority of the people who never acquiesced in or obeyed its enactments, thus taking the only course open to them to secure a lawful government.
Resolved, That the Democratic party will resist all attempts at renewing in Congress, or out of it, the agitation of the slavery question, under whatever shape or color the attempt may be made.
I have given my views, speaking for no other man, frankly and fearlessly, and I will stand by them now and in the future.
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