I have been in favor of the exclusion of Chinese laborers when practically they are slaves, but have sought to moderate the legislation proposed, so as not to disturb our friendly relations with China, or to exclude educated Chinamen engaged in commercial pursuits.
Sherman expresses his nuanced position on the exclusion of Chinese laborers, advocating for moderation in legislation to maintain diplomatic relations with China.
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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.
Our gold dollar is certainly as good a unit of value as the franc; and so the English think of their pound sterling.
Is it not, therefore, possible to frame a bill which will punish the prominent actors in the rebellion, proclaim amnesty to the great mass of citizens in the seceding states, and separate them from their leader?
You can arrest this movement, and you alone can do it.
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