The tendency of public opinion is evidently towards General Grant, whose absence and good conduct are in his favor, while the involuntary feeling of Republicans would be in favor of nominating him as a remonstrance against the violence in the south, and notice that it must end.
Sherman analyzes public sentiment towards General Grant, highlighting the political climate of the time.
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