Mr. HUBBARD, of Connecticut. No, not one. A large proportion of that company has one down the bourn whence no traveler returns. publicans and Democrats fought together, and died together, and rest in the same grave. I speak this beeause it is the truth. I instance what transpired in.case, partly within my own knowledge, to illustrate what was done all over the country. It is certainly true that the people of the North raised troops to fight the rebellion without distinction of party. I now propose that we shall vote for this bill regulating the sub: ordinate appointments without distinction of party. It is a business measure, not a party one. The gentleman who reports it is as devoted, a Republican as I am; but I declare I would vote for it just as quick if it were reported by any member from the other side of the House. The bill makes no attack upon executive powers. It provides that the President, shall appoint the board of examiners by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. It regards only the subordinate offices, whose name is legion. It will secure honesty, ability, and " efficiency in these offices, and thereby save millions of dollars to the people every year. It will furnish a strong incentive to the young to lead honorable and useful lives. A certificate of good. character and of efficiency from such a Government board, a board appointed by the POTUS, will help destitute young men to obtain employment in private life if they fail to get a public office.. 1000s upon 1000s of poor boys will struggle hard and practice much self denial to obtain such a prize. anyone can go before the board, be examined, and take a certificate of good character and of ability, if found worthy. Some of the offices require but little learning, and the cer tificate will recommend the applicant for such a place as he may be qualified to fill, good character in all cases being indispensable. The bill comes from one of our most able committees, reported by its distinguished chair man, a gentleman whose great attainments in the science of political economy, as well as in the legal profession, whose high personal character, as well as devoted patriotism, commend his reports to the favorable consideration of the House. In spite of all his other onerous duties here he has spent many a weary hour over this great subject; and whether the bill shall be adopted or rejected, it will stand as a monument to perpetuate the memory of his wisdom and.F his devotion to the country so long as the records of this Congress shall last.