Providence seems, indeed, by a special dispensation, to have put down for us, without a struggle, that very paper enemy which the interest of our citizens long since required ourselves to put down, at whatever risk.
Sherman reflects on the unexpected resolution of a financial issue that had long troubled citizens.
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I wrote an adverse report, but it was suppressed in the committee.
Nothing is wanting but cultivation to make this a most delightful country.
The tax on spirits, tobacco and beer ought to be retained as the best objects of taxation either of domestic or imported goods.
We have done no wrong; we have no apologies to make, and no concessions to offer.
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