GENERAL KIMBALL.
Mr. NIBLACK saying that a distinguished gentleman was now in the hall, on who had participated in many of the battles of the was--a General of the Army of the Potomache thought it due to the patriot and soldier that the representatives of the people of Indiana should show him all respect and courtesy. He therefore moved that he be invited within the bar and presented by the Speaker to members individually.
The motion was agreed to.
The SPEAKER then announced General Kimball, who was received with universal applause, members rising to their feet.
Gen. KIMBALL responded briefly, feelingly, and modestly in recognition of the page: 150[View Page 150] honor conferred upon him, and through him, but a humble representative, upon the brave soldiers of Indiana in the field. Those gallant men, when he returned, he would be proud to tell of the high esteem in which the representatives of the people--their people at home--held them.
Gen. Kimball was then presented by the Speaker to each member in the hall.
