Allow me to say, once for all, and I have said it five times on this floor, that I am opposed to any interference whatever of the people of the free states, with the relation of master and slave in the slave states.
Sherman firmly opposes any interference by free states in the institution of slavery in slave states.
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Some of you broke down the only political organization that could compete with us, and thus gave us an easy victory.
The tax on spirits, tobacco and beer ought to be retained as the best objects of taxation either of domestic or imported goods.
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.
You can arrest this movement, and you alone can do it.
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