Monday, April 17, 1848.Washington, DC. | Lincoln votes to authorize Committee on Ways and Means to inquire into
expediency of repealing all duties on French products provided France will reciprocate
with respect to American products. It passes 99-85. He votes to suspend rules to permit
introduction of resolution requesting President to inform House whether Gen. Scott has
been suspended from his command, and if so, for what reason. It fails.Globe. |