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Session 8483: 1868-01-15 12:00:00

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Resolution Reprimanding Mr. Farnsworth

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Resolved, That the member from Illinois [Mr. Farnsworth] be reprimanded by the Speaker for the use of the words used by him as reported by the Clerk just now as follows:

“And whoever commends himself to the affections of the rebel clement there commends himself equally to the affections of their rebel brethren on this floor.”

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