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The Daily Dispatch: January 25, 1864., [Electronic resource], Debate in the U. S. Senate --Garret Davis
Debate in the U. S. Senate--Garret Davis.
In the U. S. Senate, on the 8th, Senator Hale introduced a resolution to investigate the condition of the Navy and the manner and mode of procuring supplies, &c.
Mr. Davis (Ky.) said, I have been referred to so repeatedly by the Senator from California and others, that I feel it necessary to say a few words.
I have observed the restiveness of the Senators about examinations being made into the acts of this Administration.
They are proper subjects of comment, and while I have a seat on this floor, and have reason and voice, they shall be, to the extent of my ability and according to my judgment as a Senator.
I intend to do so, let the consequences be what they may.
Has it come to this, that a great Government, organized and instituted by the people, based upon a free Constitution, cannot be investigated in its line of policy and administration without incurring vehement abuse?
When this becomes the policy of the friends