Charles Sumner: “War-ships of the United States dance attendance on the usurper, and…”

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War-ships of the United States dance attendance on the usurper, and save him from the outbreak of the people.

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Massachusetts

Source

Sumner criticizes the U.S. Navy's support of a usurper, suggesting it undermines the people's will.

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Charles Sumner: “War-ships of the United States dance attendance on the usurper, and save him from the outbreak of the people.”