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Show It is said by an eastern paper that the project for the reestablishment of the office of Captain General of the army, and of conferring it upon General Grant is rapidly taking shape. The bill has already been drawn, with blanks left for the insertion of the name and salary. It is favored by Speaker Randall and other Democrats, and from present indications, will encounter no serious opposition. If effect, if passed, it would restore General Grant to the office which he resigned upon becoming President. |