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The Daily Dispatch: April 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Representatives. Monday, April 7, 1862. (search)
Resolved That, in respect to the memory of Gen. Johnston--the Senate concurring — Congress do now adjourn until 12 o'clock tomorrow. Mr. Penkins of La., thought that we could best evince our regret for the fall of our across by imitating their examples in discharging the duties which devolve upon us. He had no disposition to oppose the appropriate resolutions introduced by the gentleman from Texas, but there were many important matters demanding the attention of the House. Mr. Foote.--I would ask the gentleman from Louisiana to withdraw his objection to the consideration of these resolutions. While I agree with the gentleman as to the necessity of speedy action upon the subject to which he refers, it seems to me that such a mark of respect to the gallant dead is peculiarly appropriate, and should be offered regardless of the consideration which the gentleman presents. Notwithstanding that we all feel rejoiced over the glorious victory which has been achieved, we