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Who can wonder, if he is tormented in his nightly dreams by images of the man-stealer, in far off regions, plotting for his ruin?
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Mann reflects on the psychological torment faced by those threatened by slavery.
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Under such a practice with regard to indictments, coupled with such a practice in regard to bail, an accusation would be as fatal as crime itself, however innocent the accused might be.
Did the law ever contemplate so cruel and revengeful a proceeding?
The institution of slavery is against natural right.
The dearest and most precious of all human rights is the right of private judgment in matters of religion.
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