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Mr.. Colamer, of VI, submitted resolution,
which was adopted, calling on the Postmaster
General 10 state in his next annual report the
number of letters consigned to the dead letter
office, and what legislation Is necessary to d-
minish the number, or to their return to the
writers thereof.
Mr.. Trumbull of ILL.,, desired TO make an ex-
planntion Of q personal character in regard to
an editorial of the Washington Union, and also
the statement of Mr.. Clingman in the same pa
per of Tuesday last, on the subject of the de-
feat of the Post Office Appropriation Bill, which
threw on the Republicans the responsibility of
its failure.
! Mr.. johnson, &C Ark, raised point of order.
There was nothing before the Senate on which
personal explanation could be based.
Mr.. Trumbull said that his object was not to
delay the business of the Senate unnecessarily.
Mr.. Hunter, of Va, merely wished to say
that all the Senators were desirous to got away
to- day. If the Senator from Illinois opened
that subject it would lead to an intorminable
debate.
Mr.. Trumbull again rose to speak, when
Messrs. Iverson and Trumbull, severally,
raised points of order.
The Vice President remarked that Mr..
Trumbul must have the unanimous consent,
and that the question would be submitted to
the Senate.
Mr.. Trumbull dissented from this ruling,
and asked whether one dissenting voice should
at any time in the future prevent Senator
| from explaining what effects his character as q
| gentleman. lie only wanted the truth to pre-
vail, and to correct erroneous statements.
Mr.. Mallory moved that the Senate go into
executive session. ....
Mr.. Trumbull claimed that he had the floor.
However, the question was taken, and Mr..
| Mallory agreed to-yeas %; nays IL. ...
| ftar he 1nnrc tvar onpOa1 fha Nina- praai-
dent retired from the chair, and, on motion Of
| Mr.. Bright, of Ind, it was ordered that Mr..
| Fitzpatrick, of Ala, be President pro tenn
A message was received from the President
announcing the death Of Postmaster General
Brown.
The message says: "The death Of this dis
tingushed public officer, especially at the pres
ent moment, when his eminent services were
| so much needed, is great loss to the country
| His honesty and indefatigable exertions in the
discharge Of his duties, as well as his benevo-
lent heart and kind department, endeared him
to all who approached him." Submitting to
| the will Of Divine Providence, as the President
does, he adds that he will ever cherish the
memory of the deceased with affectionate re-
gard.
| Mr.. Nicholson, Of Tennessee, said that this
sad intelligence justified the prOpriety of some
action on the part of the Senate, expressive OF
| itS ueep seuso VI 1upilC loss ny
the death of the Postmaster General. He had
known him we'll, in all his public relations to
the country, for more than twenty years, and
had been closely associated with him in the
walks Of private life. .}..t
He could therefore fully appreciate his servi-
| ces as public man, ms well as his generous
and noble qualities. ...l ...
After prOnouncing an eulogy on the deceased,
he submitted series Of resolutions, expressive
of the deep regret at this public loss that the
Senate will attend the funeral, and committee
he appointed 10 make arrangements for the
same that the Senate go into mourning fol
thirty days; that copy of these resolutions
! he communicated to the President, and as
further mark of respect, that the Senate nov
adiourn-Adopted. D. ..r
Previous to the adjournment, Messrs. Rice an,
Foot were appointed to wait on the Presiden
and inform him that if he has no further bust
ness to communicate, the Senate is ready t.
, close this session.