I would do this, not for the purpose of irritating the south or oppressing them in any way, but to assert and maintain the supremacy of national authority to the full extent of all the powers conferred by the constitution.
Sherman clarifies his intention to uphold national authority without oppressing the South if he were to become president.
Share
More from John Sherman
You have all contributed, more or less, in perverting the public mind as to our principles and purposes.
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.
Because it is framed upon the idea that it is the duty of the government, in imposing taxes, to do as little injury to the industry of the country as possible; that they are to be levied so as to extend a reasonable protection to all…
How can we avert a calamity at which humanity and civilization shudder?
Other voices in this conversation
