From the date of the passage of that law, to its final repeal, I was opposed to this compulsory clause, but yielded to its adoption in preference to the free coinage of silver, and in the hope that a brief experience under the act would dissipate the popular delusion in favor of free coinage.
Sherman reflects on his opposition to a specific clause in a silver purchasing act, highlighting his political stance.
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Our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country" has been the watchword and creed of my public life.
The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.
What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.
If my life is prolonged I will do all I can to add to the strength and prosperity of the United States, but nothing to extend its limits or to add new dangers by acquisition of foreign territory.
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