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Shortly afterward Hickman of Pennsylvania introduced a resolution of Inquiry relative to a paragraph in one of the Baltimore papers which reflected on the loyalty of Mr. Vallandrigham of Ohio. The letter replied at once and with considerable spirit. Then followed of three Congressional affairs of which I have frequently read. The members left their seats filled the aisles and stood upon this flow in front of the speakers desk. The excitement grew more and more intense, and finally the sharp rap of the Speakers hammer accompanied by his not less sharp voice ordering the gentlemen to retake their seats put an end to the altercation. Finally the resolution was withdrawn. A short line afterwards withdrew also. The Senate I did not visit,