Mr. RAYMOND. Mr. Chairman, I desire to say one word in regard to this proposition, especially as I was instrumental to a certain extent in procuring the publication of the letter on account of which the Present minister at Portugal is deprived of his salary. I have no jo of the precise language of that letter, but I have no hesitation in exPressing the opinion that it does not deserve the characterization just given to it by the Gentfrom Pennsylvania, [Mr. STEvens] It was a letter which did exPress differences of opinion from Congress; but I fail to recollect any language or any sentiment in it which as cribes to Congress corrupt motives, or which can be properly styled “a foul and vulgar abuse of Congress.” I do not think, sir, those terms are warranted by the language of the letter. That, however, can speedily be decided, if anyone is interested in fastening that character upon it, by referring to the Globe, in which it is published. Now, sir, it must be borne in mind this was strictly a private letter, written by Mr. Harvey as an American citizen, residing abroad, to the SecyState, his personal friend. It was not an official letter; it was not intended to be made public at all; and but for the act of the SecyState and my own agency in the matter it would not have seen the light. If anyone is to be punished for the publication of that letter it certainly is not the gentleman who wrote it. Mr. Chairman, it is confessed, it is avowed here the only object of this provision is to punish Mr. Harvey for writing that letter, to punish him as a citizen for exPressing different opinions from those held by Congress. It is said this is the only way in which we can get rid of a man who exPresses opinions adverse to Congress. Well, sir, if that is so, and if Congress chooses to enter upon a general scheme to get rid of all office holders who speak disrespectfully of its conduct and its opinions, let us make our action general; let us othe rule to all. That I can understand; but I see no special reasons for now singling out this particular office holder for this species of punishment. The Gentfrom Pennsylvania, I know, does not suppose for one moment Mr. Harvey is the oman in possession of office who has exPressed differences of opinion from Congress. If, then, he wishes to make this a general rule, let him bring in a bill to that effect. Let him remove all office holders or deprive them of their salaries when they are guilty of the Presumption of exPressing opinions different from those entertained and acted upon by Congress. Mr. Harvey was appointed to this office, it must be remembered, Mr. Lincoln, and confirmed by the Senate after the act to o which the ofrom Pennsylvania has alluded, and after the charges to which he now refers were investigated and inquired into.