New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-02
WAsmNorov, Tuesday, Feb ~.


In Senate this morning, during the morning
hour devoted TO miscellaneous matters grea, number
of petitions and memorials we're presented among
which were two by Mr. HALE in relation TO sbolishins
Slavery In the District Of Columbia and the Territories
also by the gentleman, from certain citizens OF IL
nois praying for the peaceful rannexaton Of Canada
to the United states which promptly laid on the
table and another for the immediate peaceful di''ou-
ton of the Union A pe,itionby Mr. CAMERON for the
Abolition OF Capital Punishment and another to set
aside certain portion of the Public DomAn for the eN'
elusive use Of the ndian, debate upon the Patent
Laws snd the privileges OF the Commissioners OF an
unimportan, character, brough, up by Mr.. wEsrcorr
was ended By successful move Of Mr. CALHOUN TO lay
upon the table discussion arose upon the Pension
Laws involving little Of interest, which followed the
fa,e OF the preceding
Mr.. HALEs amendment in the Civil and Dipo-
matte bill 10 increase the compensation Of our Minis
tiers abroad, based Mr. kINss statement that sala
res now allowed were natequ % their proper sup
port and gritty then taken up At the point where
twas left asi night sthe matter was brought up up
on Mr. HALE own responsibility ss be clsimed WIKI
cut consultation with any one, and siier All the lOug
snd tedious debate that ensued, IL Withdrawn ~
him il would be scarce worth giving any Of the re-
marks made by Senators upon the subject but mat u
may not be uginteresting 10 know something OIL tner
peculiar views.
Mr.. KING.-I favor high salaries. IS things
now stand complete sristOcrscy Il formed none but
men Of large fortunes could Afford 20 accept the ap'
Dolntmeuts No American Minister should attempt
10 vie with the pend0r Of foreign courts but ne should
be enabled 30 1--we ike gentleman as he cannot DO 81
600 A wear and - 600 Outnt II ecOnOmy In nanonai
exocnditure i sought Withdraw the Chargts there
are gres many Of them perfectly useless and sdd the
amount thus saved to the salaries Of iali Ministers
spesk from my own experience that every expense
has been doubled in France 10 the as, twenty years
Mr. HaLE-The salaries are VIGOROUSLY made
ouaie 600 added 20 their present pay Is but very
small sum to take on, Of the Treasury
Mr. ALLEN-I am IN favor OF sticking % tue old
rate. Ministers DO not 20 abroad % live 10 the style OF
foreign Courts but 10 attend u the business Of their
Government An estimate will show THAI counting the
four years upon which Minister'S term I. predc aied
the hole received averages already ell OyOneaIy
twice as much the psy OF the secretary Of state TIE
most important parsonage connected with Foreign
Aaairs We had better remain where We are
Mr.. Niles go for taking care OF the country
in urefereuce 10 the Oce mol ers tlOoks bad Jus. Al
tbis lime when 40 administration Of new men NOT &C
rus,orned 70 national government Just about 70
mspce should seek increase OF salaries. wish them
no harm and hope they will not break down as they did
eight wears ago The country Il not reyolu,ionized-
there's merely change OF men Tor yriei ume-1 az
.vii omen for them . commence IN this wise.
Mr.. JEFFERSON DAVIS DO not think this the
nronsr time for any change. house might be pur.
chased for each which would be permanent Invest
r,.nt OF public money and would SUI, each successor
NilOAt hl1AA- ca
Mr. NDEEwO0D.-l fully sustain the Senator
from Connecticut There wisdom In ais every word.
II would be rainous 10 the Wig party 70 commence
the increase Of salaries IL . not Wng movement
Mr. ArrES lhumorously Yes, it's, sir.
Mr. T~nERwooD.-I consider u coming from
ore who belong. 70 no party u al Il was expected
another OF hi. faith would here and then thlre
would be enough Of the party 70 make President and
Vice President Il Is not Wing measure.
Mr.. HALE.-l know 10 party rules wear no
colsr-am not braated-csn speak and vote iodePen-
IDENTIFY and free.
Mr. BurLER-I deny It to be aparty movement
prefer the statements Of former Ministers to the sup
p5,ilons Of Senators shall vote Tor the Amendment
II the senator from New Hsmpshire.
The NAL closing ! an obliged 10 staTe Of the re-
nSrks of Nes,rs FooTk, RUsK and CALHOUN. which
were brief bat united as 70 the necessity Of more time
Mr.. Hale then withdrew his amendment.
Mr. JEFFERSON DAVIS, Of the Committee 70 wait
On the President and icePresideni elect 70 inform
,bem Of their election, reported their acceptance 70
brief speeches Gen TAYloA signihed- 90 MS vsn,
that the Inauguration take place On Monday ne o'n A.
such hour a. The Committee should appoint Inc
,Ident OF the senate appointed Hon JohS DAVIS OF
asss Hon JzEEEssoS DAVIS Of Mia ana HUE NV