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tional question involved. Mr. P. based his argument upon the proposition of the supremacy of the war making power, and contended that Congress had the authority from the people of placing all citizens, whatever their position, into the field for the defence of the country. His argument was analytical and involved several nice points for discussion.--When he had concluded. On motion of Mr. Preston, of Virginia, the further consideration of the question was postponed until to-morrow of Mr. Clay, of Alabama, the Senate went into Executive session. House of Representatives,--The House met at 12 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. M. Wellons. Journal of Saturday read. The chair laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the response of the Secretary of War to a resolution of the House in relation to arrests of persons by military authority. Laid on the table and ordered to be printed. Also, response to resolutions for information as to th