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Wednesday, December 13, 1848.+-

Washington, DC.

Lincoln opposes motion to permit Mr. Palfrey to introduce bill, without previous notice, to repeal all acts maintaining slavery in District of Columbia. Motion is defeated 68-89. He votes in favor of resolution instructing Committee on Territories to report bill providing territorial governments for California and New Mexico and excluding slavery. It passes 106-80.Globe.