On the record
As a governor, thrice elected, he has shown good executive abilities and gained great popularity, not only with Republicans but with our adversaries.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sherman praises a governor's executive abilities and popularity, noting his appeal across party lines.
Share
More from John Sherman
He theorizes about coercing a state when he should be enforcing the laws against rebellious citizens.
Our gold dollar is certainly as good a unit of value as the franc; and so the English think of their pound sterling.
You have all contributed, more or less, in perverting the public mind as to our principles and purposes.
It is not in my blood and these gentlemen cannot put it there.
Other voices in this conversation
