I say that there has been no estiutate for the construction of a perittanent fort at this point. Let me call attention Lo the rapid settlement of Nebraska. If you construct this permanent fort it will not be twelve months before the tide of immigration will press on heyond it. and it will beconmi usless. The Secretary of War is authorized to expend money for the construction of a fort aiywhere in Nebraska oit of the $1.400.000 appropriated for that purpose. and if the House is to maintain that econotny which so far has characterized its conduct iii tie consideration of this hill. it will not concur in the amiendhnent of the Senate: [lhe question was taken. anti the amendiicmtt of the Senate was teoneoncturred iii.
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