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The most momentous consequences were suspended on the decision of this question.
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gutenberg.orgHorace Mann: “The most momentous consequences were suspended on the decision of this question.”
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Mann emphasizes the significance of a pivotal decision in American history regarding slavery.
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My instincts, reason, judgment, conscience, may all mislead; but from the first time, now years ago, when I heard this subject broached, my instincts, reason, judgment, conscience, have all been in its favor.
Why, fellow-citizens, the ballot is worse than useless, if it be not FREE!
Let me read to you the disparaging and contemptuous remark of the address on that great palladium of human liberty, the trial by jury.
The liberty of voting includes all other liberties.
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