I thank fortune I have no framed speech made, for, if I had, the speech would have been read or spoken to you in eloquent terms, but I only come with thoughts inspired by the great history we are called upon to review--a hundred years of this northwest territory.
Sherman appreciates the significance of the historical context he is addressing, emphasizing spontaneity over prepared speeches.
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I have given my views, speaking for no other man, frankly and fearlessly, and I will stand by them now and in the future.
You have all contributed, more or less, in perverting the public mind as to our principles and purposes.
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.
It is not in my blood and these gentlemen cannot put it there.
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