But a penalty not inflicted by the statute, but superadded by this unwarrantable proceeding of the government, is the defence of seventy-four successive cases, under which the wealthiest, the strongest, and the most innocent man must break down, and be swept to ruin.
Mann argues that the additional legal burdens imposed by the government can lead to ruin for even the strongest individuals.
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