Those, on the other hand, who want to get back to the specie standard, to appreciate the value of these notes, desire to withdraw them, get them out of the way, or give new uses and new values to them so as to advance them nearer and nearer the standard of gold.
Sherman contrasts the views of those wanting to return to a specie standard with those seeking to increase currency circulation.
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