SEWARD TO DAYTON.
May 7, 1862.
"The proclamation of commerce which is made may be regarded by the maritime powers as an announcement that the Republic has passed the danger of disunion."
Great enthusiasm is felt at Washington and throughout the country, as it becomes evident that a brilliant and successful plan has been adopted, and great anxiety is evinced to find out and reward the author.
For this purpose a lively debate takes place in the House of Representatives for the avowed purpose of finding out whether "these victories were arranged or won by men sitting at a distance, engaged in organizing victory," or whether "they have been achieved by bold and resolute men left free to act and to conquer." No one knows.
Mr. Conkling proposes to "thank Halleck and Grant."
Mr. Washburne thinks "General McClernand and General Logan should be included."
Mr. Cox thinks "General Smith is entitled to an equal degree of the glory."