It seems to me that we ought to carry the state by an overwhelming majority, and if we do so we will establish the beneficial principles of our party beyond danger of overthrow by reaction, and we will secure the peaceful and orderly development of industry without a parallel in our previous history.
Sherman expresses confidence that a strong electoral victory in Ohio would solidify the party's principles and promote industrial development.
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