Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

CONGRESS There IS every indication Tim
far That the present Congress possesses no redeem
ing qualities which On tiled to the specal regard
of the people. The extra session was called for the
purpose of Fastening the great work of Reform and
for relieving the great embarrassments of the peopIe
and the government. And from the many professions
which were made. one might have supposed that
these desirable Objects would be speedily ACCOMPLISH
cd by The new Congress. A number of weeks have
passed away since The convening of CONGRESS and
what has been accomplished! The numerical
strength of both Houscs is strongly on the side of
The party who have made liberal promises 10 the
country, and they have possessed tie power 10 car
ry out all the measures, which they might have de
sired But whether from desire 10 advance the in
er'sts otcerlan ambitious politicians, or other cause
the time has been tried away. and total disregard
seems 10 nc had, to the fulhlment of the promises
made TO the people.
An Unsuitable thirst for speech making seems TO be
the prominent propensity of Congress- Infermnal
debating ana Inhamat1ry declarations, are the every
day routine of The peoples representatives. When
will this everlasting talking against time cease? VIII
the good sense of the Americ people continne TO
tolerate TINS idle and proAigate expenditure of time
ana money! We are glad to sec the political press
OF both political parties awakng to Tho necessity ola
reform IN these legislative abuses. The New York
" courier and ERqHlrer' a prominent whig prper
mas inflicted most severe castigation through its
coi!r'nS upon The party in power in Congress $50
lar lSa!s TIE Enqnrer) rs its leaders and dcpnta,ion
can disgrace party, the hig purity has been dis
S'aced by those who represent il in the Capi0 and
have made the name of wing, mere by-word, con
veyng TO the mind the idea of body men, " no have
bond of uDjOD and ,ybO IL
to sacr &C their principles 10 their personal obects
This coming from the source which it does is GER
talny severe reproof-But while we endorse the
main features in the Enquirer's rebuke, we would
by no means be understood to say, that the present
party in the ascendant is the only party which has
held he relns of power which has melted chastIse-
mcnt The passion for endless speech making in
Congress- to the neglec: of the business of the coun
try, is not of recent origin
There are some IN Congress no doubt among both
political parties, Who sincerely DESTROYS to trans
act the business for which they are sent Various
plans have recently been devised for the purpose of
expedltng the business of Congress. Ono of the
plans which originated from a member of the House
Representatives, has been discussed TO some extent
by the press. 1t IS proposed to The cushioned
arm chairs from the representative Hall, and subst-
those used in the House of Commons in England
1t is also proposed 10 the writing desks now
IN front Of each member chair and leave no attrac
tions for waste Of time in writing speeches. letters,
biIles, &C. 1t is supposed by the advocates ofthese
changes, that by giving the members uneasy seats,
and by removing all attractions to Ioungng shat they
will be more inclined 10 dispatch bus mess As u-
dic;ous as this arrangement might seem at a super
fetal view, unfortunately meets with strong obec
lions.
Ii is concndcd on the other hand that quorum
of the House, wond scarcely be obtained, were the
members deprived the luxury of cushioned chairs
Here hen altcnltives-cushioned seats; a quo
rum, and long and idle sittings. The other is hard
benches, no quorum, consequently no business
This is surely sorry prodlcameht for the Republic
And so long the people tamoy submit, TO this reck
less abuse of trust committed 10 their representatives
50 long will! the nation suffer the disgrace.