Mr. LAWRENCE, of Ohio. I ask leave to introduce the following resolution: Resolved. That the ComMilAffrs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of authorizing the SecyWar to purchase for the use of the Army of the U.S. a certain num of copiesof a work upon infantry tacticsprepared by Colonel James Dugan, and which hasbeenrecommended by Lieutenant GenlGrant and Generals Augur, Hunter, Ktddoo and others; and that they report by bill or otherwise. I am advised by military gentlemen that the work referred to in the resolution I have just introduced is an absolute necessity as a book of instruction. It is recommended by the highestmilitary authorities, and I present theseto the House in support of the resolution. With these before the House I cannot doubt but it will meet with unanimous approval. They are as follows: Infantry Tactics for the instruction. o xcreise and maneuvers of the soldier, a company, line of skir mishors, or a battalion. Designed for thouse of academics.colleges. officers, und non-commissioned officers.se hools. Based upon Brigadier General Ca seyss stem, approved by the President, August 11. 1862. y Colonel James neon. Humousnrnns Anuins or ran UNXTIDSTATES, WASHINGTON.D. 0., March 14, 1866. The system of instruction in infantry tactics prepared by Colonel Dugan. will no doubts upplyswant which has been felt in schoolswhere this subjecthas been taught. It is well calculated to facilitate the labors of those enga in in instructing the militia and uon oommissione o cersof the ArmvANT LieutenantGeneral U.S. Army. I think it admirably adaptedfor schoolsandfor the use of non-commissioned officersin the Army, and for our militia organizatians. UGHR, Major General U.S. Army. LOVELL H. ROUSSEAU. Late Major General Volunteers. Hssnqumrrzas GABBIBORWssuiitoroit, March 1, 1866. Sin: On acarcful examination of your catcehism of CaseysTactics. I am convinced it is a good idea and should be adopted for schools both of officers and men. 20 yearsOXQGHCHCaOs a companyoflicor has made me tool that Just such a book as yours is much needed by the Arm. It Will be usefulin all military organisations, an I commendit to them. Brigadier aenemz Commundena. Colonel Janus Doom. g I fu1ly concurWlth the Hh. ove. HUNTE Brenct.McuorGeneral U.S. Army. I cordially indorse the viewsand recommendations of GeneralsDent and Hunter. G GRANGER. Late Muior General U.S. Volunteers. I have examined this work with care and take great pleasure in giving it as my opinion that it is mostadmirably adapted to the object for which it is intended. namely.a textbook for schoolsandacade mics where infantry tactics are taught, and for the instruction of officersand non-commissioned otheers in the Army. The comiler does not presumeto add to.take from or mterpo utoCaseysTacticsasauthorized by the WarDepartinent. but onlfiintrodueos appropriate questionsto eachparagrap. J. B. KIDDOO. Breed Mqior General U.S. Volunteers. The resolution was agreed to. CASE ADE RAILROAD COMPANY. On motion of