Meanwhile, the foster-sons of slavery,--the high families, the statesmen,--gradually receding in character, as they must under this vicious institution, are receding also in power and influence, and have been ever since the revolution.
Mann reflects on the decline of character and influence among the elite classes associated with slavery since the revolution.
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