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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