Probably no one who ever held my position has ever been so utterly indifferent to the distribution of patronage, except that I always insisted that good Republicans should be appointed to every position, small or great.
Sherman reflects on his indifference to political patronage, emphasizing his commitment to appointing qualified Republicans.
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I have given my views, speaking for no other man, frankly and fearlessly, and I will stand by them now and in the future.
He took strong ground against the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, and in 1859 was a competitor with me for the position of speaker, but withdrew in my favor after the first ballot.
They want disunion, and not compromise or conciliation.
Morrill's bill is a great improvement on the tariff of 1857.
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