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Monday, December 20, 1847.+-

Washington, DC.

Lincoln presents petition from A. G. Henry, and gives notice of motion for leave to introduce bill to amend "an act to raise . . . an additional military force . . . approved Feb. 11, 1847." He votes against resolution declaring war just and necessary and that indemnity must depend on obstinacy of enemy in prolonging it. Congressional Globe.