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It is no derogation of Senator Sherman's abilities to say one does not look to him for the eloquent periods of the orator that carry away audiences on waves of enthusiasm.
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Sherman acknowledges that while he may not be an eloquent speaker, he possesses other valuable qualities.
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Resolved, That the people who constitute the supreme power in the United States, should guard with jealous care the rights of the several states, as independent governments.
The tax on spirits, tobacco and beer ought to be retained as the best objects of taxation either of domestic or imported goods.
But some of you may say, all this is very well, but what will you do to save the Union?
I believe that it will give a reasonable fair protection for the great industries of agriculture, manufacture, and commerce, which lie at the basis of the prosperity of this country.
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