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h Carolina, and that this was not the first time in the reports of that officer, or in the remarks of gentlemen on this floor, that the State of North Carolina had been reflected upon. But, sir, North Carolina is known through the whole country for her patriotism and readiness to obey constitutional laws. Mr. Turner proceeded to eulogize the patriotism and gallantry of North Carolina troops, contrasting their losses with those from Virginia and South Carolina in various battles. Mr. Miles replied at some length in vindication of the character and official capacity of General Preston, and deprecating the apparent attempt of the member from North Carolina--consistent, however, with his past conduct — to throw a barbed arrow, which he seemed to desire should not only penetrate, but rankle. He concluded by expressing the hope that this attempt would meet with the rebuke it deserved at the hands of the House. On motion of Mr. Chrisman, of Kentucky, the resolutions were lai