The good order of society now rests upon the intelligence and conservatism of the farmers of the United States, for to them all classes must look for safety against the dogmas and doctrines that threaten the social fabric, and sacred rights of persons and property, and I believe the trust will not be in vain.
Sherman expresses his belief in the crucial role of farmers in maintaining societal order and protecting rights.
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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.
Let us, my friends, unite in electing him President of the United States.
Thus the Kansas question became a political question in the Supreme Court.
We have done no wrong; we have no apologies to make, and no concessions to offer.
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