Thus, in this peaceful appeal to the legislature of Louisiana, this controversy, which not only endangered the peace and safety of this state, but the peace and safety of the whole people of the United States, was settled.
Sherman concludes that the peaceful resolution of the Louisiana controversy was crucial for the safety of both the state and the nation.
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