On the record
Now, as I do not desire to be a slave, and do not wish the people of my native state to be slaves, I will so far depart from my usual course in political discussion as to examine the personal issue thus made.
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Sherman expresses his desire for freedom for himself and his fellow citizens, challenging the political discourse of the time.
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The tax on spirits, tobacco and beer ought to be retained as the best objects of taxation either of domestic or imported goods.
I wrote an adverse report, but it was suppressed in the committee.
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?
But, sir, I have no hope, while this House is constituted as it is now, of instituting any radical reform.
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