Already do we see advocated in high places, by numerous and formidable organizations, all forms of repudiation, which, if adopted, would reduce our nation to the credit of a robber chief--worse than the credit of an Algerine pirate, who at least would not plunder his own countrymen.
Sherman warns against the dangers of repudiation, comparing it to the credit of a pirate and emphasizing the need for national integrity.
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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.
Morrill's bill is a great improvement on the tariff of 1857.
I believe that it will give a reasonable fair protection for the great industries of agriculture, manufacture, and commerce, which lie at the basis of the prosperity of this country.
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