It is apparent from these laws, which are fundamental in their character, that the secretary has imposed upon him not merely the privilege but the duty of maintaining or providing for the resumption of specie payments and the maintenance of the specie standard in gold and silver coin.
Sherman discusses the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Treasury regarding the resumption of specie payments.
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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.
We have done no wrong; we have no apologies to make, and no concessions to offer.
I have given my views, speaking for no other man, frankly and fearlessly, and I will stand by them now and in the future.
Is it not, therefore, possible to frame a bill which will punish the prominent actors in the rebellion, proclaim amnesty to the great mass of citizens in the seceding states, and separate them from their leader?
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