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Monday, January 3, 1848.+-

Washington, DC.

Lincoln votes against resolution to inquire into expediency of proposing peace without indemnity. It is rejected 41-137. Ashmun moves to amend resolution of thanks to Gen. Taylor for his victory at Buena Vista by inserting, "in a war unnecessarily and unconstitutionally begun by the President." Whigs force adoption of amendment, Lincoln voting aye.Globe.

[Herndon deposits $500 in Lincoln's bank account at Robert Irwin's store, his share of fee from Siter Price & Co. Irwin Ledger.]