We would gladly fraternize with them if they would allow us, and have but one creed--the constitution and laws of our country, to be executed and enforced by our country, and for the equal benefit of all our countrymen.
Sherman calls for unity under the Constitution and laws for the benefit of all citizens.
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The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.
It was settled by this war that we have a country limited in its powers by the constitution of the United States fairly construed.
The events of the future are beyond the vision of mankind, but I hope our people will be content with internal growth, and avoid the complications of foreign acquisitions.
The life of a civilian is in what he says or writes, that of a soldier in what he does.
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