He said he was extremely happy to find the spirit of harmony and conciliation which had hitherto characterized the Senate, and he should endeavor to preserve and continue it; and, while he was strongly impressed with the propriety and policy of the amendment, yet he was willing to listen to any other which might be more agreeable to gentlemen, provided it was founded upon a principle of strict impartiality toward the belligerents, which he could not be induced to depart from under any circumstances. When Mr. G. had concluded, the further consideration of the subject was postponed until to-morrow. FRIDAY, June 2. PHILIP REED, from the State of Maryland, attended. STANLEY GRISWOLD, appointed a Senator by the Executive of the State of Ohio, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Edward Tiffin, was qualified, and took his seat. JOHN SMITH, from the State of New York, attended. MONDAY, June 5. _Death of Senator Malbone._ Mr. MATHEWSON announced the death of his colleague, FRANCIS MALBONE, who deceased yesterday morning. On motion of Mr. LLOYD, _Resolved_, That the Senate will attend the funeral of FRANCIS MALBONE, this afternoon, at five o'clock, from his late residence; that notice thereof be given to the House of Representatives, and that a committee be appointed for superintending the funeral. _Ordered_, That Messrs. LLOYD, GILMAN, and WHITE, be the committee. On motion, by Mr. LLOYD, _Resolved, unanimously_, That the members of the Senate, from a sincere desire of showing their respect to the memory of FRANCIS MALBONE, deceased, late a member thereof, will go into mourning for him one month, by the usual mode of wearing a crape round the left arm; and that a sum not exceeding one hundred and fifty dollars be applied out of the contingent fund for placing a neat slab or monument, with a suitable inscription, over his tomb. On motion of Mr. LLOYD, _Resolved_, That, as an additional mark of respect to the memory of FRANCIS MALBONE, the Senate now adjourn. And the Senate adjourned. TUESDAY, June 6. _Senator Smith's pro tem. Appointment._ Mr. GILES submitted a resolution, which was amended, and is as follows: _Resolved_, That the Honorable SAMUEL SMITH, a Senator appointed by the Executive of the State of Maryland to fill the vacancy which happened in the office of Senator for that State, is entitled to hold his seat in the Senate of the United States during the session of the Legislature of Maryland, which, by the proclamation of the Governor of said State, was to commence on the 5th day of the present month of June; unless said Legislature shall fill such vacancy by the appointment of a Senator, and this Senate be officially informed thereof. On motion, by Mr. ANDERSON, to amend the motion, by striking out all after the word "Resolved," and inserting: