But the people of Michigan, in presenting their Senate and House of Representatives as the legislative power existing there, showed that they had trampled upon and violated the laws of the United States establishing a Territorial Government in Michigan.
Sumner condemns the actions of Michigan's leaders for violating U.S. laws while establishing their government.
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