The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-07

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M BAKER here said that he was not opposed
II hs extension Of mail facilities, nor 70 allowing
II a compensation 10 post officers. He had only
tooken as 10 the conduct Of the Postmaster Gen
M. McCLERNAND said that "eOaduei, the
.bsct of eensure, had been what had secured
80 objects; and that therefore the geptemans SEN
n msnls and language were at variance. . .a.,
Ooe word more, and he had done. The gentle
. - from New York [Mr. RArHBURl had said, the
Hbsr day. that the present law hadoperated well IN
district that there 1t had not been attended with
n, effect Of abolishng any Offices. Buthe would say
II he gentleman that he should not permit his dis
IA 20 be the ocean Of the river of his patriotism.
IA, should not adhere to law which rendered the
IN system a monopoly in ffyor ola few cities and
ton,lous communities. .., a-.r. . '
Il NJ BAKER here remarked that he was willing
axe all the responsibility of paying the postmss-
T.. bui he wished TO have all the glory and honor
4 psying them by law instead OF leaving it to Cave
tOhnson .a ..E q. .. ..
II M. BlGGS moved an amendment to the amend
u ,nt Of the gentleman from Mississippi, Mr.
ByH,l providing that the postmasters should have
Il. Thanking privilege 10 cases where their compen-
k.hoa did not exceed 600.
4 II Mr.. HOPKINS appealed both to the gentleman
! ION North Caroline, MIR. BiGGs,l and The gentle
Ia from Mississippi, lMr. DAus,l to Withdraw
!
l. ready IA day or two 10 report bill embracing
II whole subisct Of compensation and ranking.
Nr. BiGGS said that he would withdraw his
kueadmsnt, IL that Of the gentleman from Misssr
kooi should he wiihdra wn. ---s---- ....- .....
II 'Mr. HOPKINS said the whole subject had been
2,duood TO form in q bill which he hoped would be
syorlsd tomorrow: He hoped the amendments
koud BE- withdrwn, and that distinct vote would
= aiken on striking out the proviSO, which, IN his
uoinon ought In be atricken out.
VMr. PETIT said that the gentleman from
krainia bad assured the House that bal would be
kported in a, day OF two which would regulate this
bauer and as he desired until then TO retain this
,svi,O, he would move that The bhl be laid aside
vbr the present f.s. 3 uaar..
Mr.. j. DAVIS said DO would withdraw his
amendment IL he supposed his object would be
kached in any other way. He was unwilling to
kake the Post Office Department a charge upon
he country.
I Mr.. BIGGs withdrew his motion to amend.
| The question was then taken on Mr.. DAyIs's
amendment, and IL was rejected. n
/ The question then REQUIRED upon striking out the
roviso in the original bill, and it was agreed to
Lyes 60 noes SIS.
IMr. Mckay moved an amendment appropnat-
IL a. 900 for the support Of the telegraph between
Washington and Baltimore until the lst of January
ND,It and providing that the Postmaster General
Sall have the power, at his discretion, OF renting
Uut the telegraph to any one who will keep 1t in re-
ar for It's receipts or to make absolute sale and
nnsfer Of the same.
II Mr. Mckay explained that the support Of the
Telegraph during the last year had cost 81 200, and
b. receipts were Sl,l47. The committee had pro-
Osed an additional appropriation to keep in
spention until the LIST OF January next, and to
honze the Postmaster General to rent it sell it,
The expenses of the establishment were $3.50 per
ilDum. il. ..-.... il. -.... ....
Mr. PETIT said the amendment was entirely
Unnecessary. II was useless to instruct the Post
Master General, for he would put what construction
snthe law he pleased, and the House would sustain
lin in it. He could see no propriety in prescribing
nythng for the regulation Of the department. while
twas 10 be subject TO the exercise of individual dis
asdon He looked on the telegraph as a miserable
md utterly useless thing. Ii would always cost
more than any advantage that could possibly be de-
nsd from it would be worth. .-...I.s 6..-. r--..,
Mr.. McKAY'S amendment was then agreed to.
Mr. WINTHROP moved to amend by providing
hat $40 IS be paid to Haine & Coleman, for an
ucertaned balance due TO them.
This was agreed to.
Mr. MCKAY moved that the bill be laid aside for
he purpose Of taking up bill No ll6, for the sup
psrt of the Military Academy. gaa .... +.
ltwns objected to. ..... l...... ..... r...f
Mr.. PETIT moved that the committee rise.
Cengress he said, might adjourn and leave it to the
Attorney General and other officers TO regulate pub
lie affairs r. . ,st.gua ...r .... -....
Il tn. ,hs, rose and renor,ed the hill and
i% eon,"'A1 - ."9 9r 'oee "''1 'Sp''N ''N ISL N
amendments 10 the uouse. =.
IA message was received from the President OF
hs limited States bv J. X Walker ESQ., his pri-
MI. ss.ro,.r,, s;nn;fnr his snnrovaI of The pen.
'ape SECRETARY, sisnay"g ms dPP'o'e' VI '''o Pe'-
non law. z., .a. ssra. H.s.r .r- .1a,.... -..
Mr. WHEATON. from the committee on En-
,oIl.J R,ls made /. renort I
NJ p ppS,n p,u H. .,;,,,u ,..
mi. bhoDuhhD aemahdeo INC previous dooS-
ton, which was seconded. r.sa5 .9 .... .E.. f..y.
And the main question ION concurrng with the
r,,as - * = WylSI. ~ ~ = 800. ~ yhe IIn;on
oo'nihiee VI 'he w mug vi 'i'1 s'a' vi I In -.
IN Us amendments, ana on ordering inc Dill 10
third reading J was ordered TO be now taken.
III. ap,endn,ert, ercent as hereafter "
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me,uonea were con cong " wi 49,, ,.;,'n
on concurring with the committee IN striking ou'
NE following provIso, to VII; :,
Provided, That nothing herein contained snai
Dc construed to authorize any payment 10 supply
deficiency in the appropriation for compensation OF
posmasters." .- " ~ .....
Mr.. G. w. JONES asked the yeas and nays
which were ordered; and, being taken, resulted al
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