It is better, under the present circumstances, that slavery should be abolished here by a law of Congress, than by the decision of a court; because Congress can provide an indemnity for the owners, and let the slaves go free.
Mann argues that Congress should abolish slavery to provide compensation to slave owners, rather than leaving it to the courts.
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