HON, CHARLES T. DOXEY.
Mr. GRAHAM offered a concurrent resolution congratulating the soldier;, of Indiana on the election of Major Charles T. Doxey as a Representative in Congress from the Ninth Congressional District.
Mr. HILLIGASS was sure no member would, personally, more willingly congratulate a soldier on success than he, but it is apparent the object of the resolution and other similar acts of gentlemen on the other side are for a dilatory purpose. While wounded as often as Major Doxey, he was not willing to see the time of in this body consumed in such manner.
Mr. HENRY could not see why the Senator who has just taken his seat could not vote for this resolution as he has announced his willingness to congratulate so idlers on their success.
Mr BROWN offered an amendment deploring the defeat of Hon. Thomas B Ward [Laughter]. On motion by Mr. Marvin, the resolution and the substitute were laid on the table-yeas, 24.; nays, 37.
Mr. VOYLES offered a joint resolution concerning
