John Sherman: “The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.”

Canada and Mexico as independent republics will be more valuable to the United States than if carved into additional states.

Our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country" has been the watchword and creed of my public life.

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.

Proud of Ohio, of its history and people, willing at all times to sound its praise in the sisterhood of states, yet, according to my convictions, the United States is entitled to my allegiance, and all parts of it should receive equal care…