I have always thought, without any reference to its supposed secrecy, that it is an association of great value, especially in bringing young men under good social influences with men of respectable character and standing.
Sherman expresses his belief in the value of the Odd Fellows organization for young men.
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Some of you broke down the only political organization that could compete with us, and thus gave us an easy victory.
That is all we ask, and what we demand at all hazards.
I have participated in framing many tariff bills, but have never succeeded in securing one that I entirely approved.
It was the same old story of injustice and wrong, of might against right.
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