Therefore resolved, That, fully indorsing these national sentiments, it is the duty of every good citizen of this Union to resist all attempts at renewing, in Congress or out of it, the slavery agitation, under whatever shape and color the attempt may be made.
Sherman emphasizes the importance of resisting any attempts to reignite the slavery debate in Congress.
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It was the same old story of injustice and wrong, of might against right.
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.
I would regard it as a public calamity to have the power of this House placed, directly or indirectly, under the control of this administration.
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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