The course of the pro-slavery leaders, on that occasion, resembled that of a madman who should seize a torch and stand over the magazine of a ship, and proclaim that he would send men and vessel to destruction, unless they would steer for his port.
Mann likens the actions of pro-slavery leaders to a madman threatening destruction unless his demands are met.
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