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I declare to you, to see such a mass of persons ... rise all at once, and express and conduct themselves so admirably, is wonderful.
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The speaker expresses strong wonder at seeing a very large crowd rise together and behave in such an admirable way. “Mass of persons” emphasizes the group’s size, while “all at once” highlights their shared, immediate action. The praise covers both what they did and how well they conducted themselves.
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- The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus
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- Official Statement
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