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Show SENATE. The Hoi-e joint resolution, appropriating appro-priating $5,0OU to George F. li Vinson, Vin-son, in recognition of his servici in saving the life of Secretary Seward, in April, 1S5, wsstakri up on motion of Hamlin, who said that such services would have been rocogniaed by any other government long ere this, and that if anythiug was d me t nil it should be done graoolullv : passed. Sherman reported adversely to the Hou-e joint reolntinn, to remit the duties upon certain imported articles donated for the bon''f.t of the destitute citizens ol Fiance. Sherman explained that the finance committee syapa-thized syapa-thized entirely with its object, but thought it impracticable. Coie. from the onuuiiitee on appropriations, appro-priations, reported, with amendments, the post-offioo appropriation till : or: dered printed. |