John Sherman: “It is not claimed that, as yet, their rights have been invaded, but upon an apprehension of evil, they will break up the…”

Resolved, That the Democratic party will resist all attempts at renewing in Congress, or out of it, the agitation of the slavery question, under whatever shape or color the attempt may be made.

But some of you may say, all this is very well, but what will you do to save the Union?

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?

I have given my views, speaking for no other man, frankly and fearlessly, and I will stand by them now and in the future.