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The Daily Dispatch: January 19, 1864., [Electronic resource], Proposed Removal of the Washington Capital. (search)
Proposed Removal of the Washington Capital. --We find the following proceedings of the Yankee Congress last week: Mr. Morrill, of Vermont, (Union,) asked leave to introduce a resolution instructing the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds to examine and report a bill setting apart the old Hall of Representatives for a gallery of statuary. Mr. Washburn, of Maine, (Union,) objected saying that he intended to introduce a bill at the earliest moment for removing the seat of Government from this barren and isolated country. --[Laughter] The House was called. No quorum — only eighty-six members being present — the House adjourned