John Sherman: “The resumption act, by clear implication, so far modifies previous laws as to permit payments in United States notes as…”

The life of a civilian is in what he says or writes, that of a soldier in what he does.

The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.

Proud of Ohio, of its history and people, willing at all times to sound its praise in the sisterhood of states, yet, according to my convictions, the United States is entitled to my allegiance, and all parts of it should receive equal care…

What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.