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Charles Sumner: “The President’s message at the opening of the next Congress, while commending the gallantry of Captain Porter, does not…”

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The President’s message at the opening of the next Congress, while commending the gallantry of Captain Porter, does not even allude to the violation of International Law in his capture.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner criticizes the President's message for ignoring the violation of international law regarding the Essex's capture.

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