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7166. REASON, Umpirage of.—[continued].

Every man's reason is
his own rightful umpire. This principle,
with that of acquiescence in the will of the
majority, will preserve us free and prosperous
as long as they are sacredly observed.—
To John F. Watson. Washington ed. vi, 346.
(M. 1814)