It was known as the California Regiment, and was encamped near Washington.**** On the 1st of August, while performing the double and somewhat anomalous duty of commanding his regiment and representing Oregon in the Senate, Mr.Baker entered the chamber in the full uniform of a Colonel in the United-States army.

He laid his sword upon his desk and sat for some time listening to the debate.

He was evidently impressed by the scene of which he was himself a conspicuous feature.
Breckinridge took the floor shortly after Baker appeared, and made a speech, of which it is fair criticism to say that it reflected in all respects the views held by the members of the Confederate Congress then in session at Richmond.

Colonel Baker evidently grew restive under the words of Mr.Breckinridge.

His face was aglow with excitement, and he sprang to the floor when the senator from Kentucky took his seat.