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troyed. This is the nation's opportunity, and he appeared to every gentleman the importance of this opportunity — given to them in the providence of God. Mr. Cockling, of New York, favored the motion to recommitment. He, for one, was in favor of a confiscation bill; a bill which would amplify for the punishment of treason a property of the ringleaders of the rebellion to the reimbursing of the expense incurred in the rebellion. He was not in favor of an indiscriminate bill. Mr. Cockling proposed to yield the floor to Mr. Diven, of New York, and then call the previous question. Mr. Crisfield, of Maryland, said he would object to such arrangement; he wanted free license for general debate. Mr. Cockling, of New York, then called the previous question. The main question was then ordered by a vote of 71 to 48. The yeas and nays were then ordered on Mr. Olin's motion — that the subject of the confiscation of rebel property be referred to a select committee