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We know office-seeking is undoubtedly the proper pursuit of mankind.
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Sherman humorously acknowledges the universal human tendency to seek office.
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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.
Let us, my friends, unite in electing him President of the United States.
The tax on spirits, tobacco and beer ought to be retained as the best objects of taxation either of domestic or imported goods.
It seems to me that in the present condition of our finances there is no necessity for conferring these large powers on the Secretary of the Treasury.
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