PRESIDENT, I understand that in my absence, and without any notice to me from any quarter, the Senate have adopted an emasculated Civil Rights Bill, with at least two essential safeguards wanting,--one concerning the Common Schools, and the other concerning Juries.
Sumner protested against the Senate's adoption of a weakened Civil Rights Bill without his knowledge.
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