The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-16
TIIIIyTY-FIRsT COHQRAss.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.
ny NoRSH's MAGNETIC rHr.S1RAPH.


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ANsx the presentation Of numerous petitioas, and
che rsnsactoa Of eonsidersbls morning business the
Senate resmed the consideration Of tho deficiency Of
the Appropristiou Bll, the question pending being
upon An smendmsnt offered By Mr. Dickinson, pro-
0S 70 Ss Suns
which IVES rejected.
by Mr.. PEAscx making appropriation for tho
zion of > now public greenhouse.
Mr.. D,cKISsor objected to the principle involved In
the amendment; he thought this action Of the repre-
sentstivcs Of confederation of thirty States involved
principle highly dangerous, calculated TO sap the
foundations OF the government.
Mr.. HALE asked the Senator from Now York to ex-
plain how this project OF greetings green-house could
but did mot wish to do thing tho union
Mr. DIoxNsos replied that one reason which he would
mention TO the Senator not to the Senate that
the proposition might have the effect Of Withdraw wing
the valuable attention Of the gentleman from another
color than green lLong continued laughter)
Mr.. Hale rejoned, saying that Senator from Now
York had only convinced him OF propriety Of adopt
ing the amendment The mighty intescs Of the CREST
efforts to get rid Of the black subject and that OBJ
iect could be accomplished according to the
of the Senator, by substituting another color, IL
tainly ought to be done. Renewed lsughter)
The amendment adopted.
Several other amendments made.
Mr.. RusK offered anne dment providing for Q CON-
siderable increase Of clerks in the Post Office depart
xnent In the course OF some upon th. amend
.msnt Mr. h stated that he designed bringing forward
1T this session q bill which should make II obligatory
on the Postmaster General to increase the mail faci-
Ties In the newly opened portion Of the country and
not making such dependent upon his discre-
tion lie lso stated that the increased force
eessary to the carrying out Of foreign postal
sments After y long debate, the amendment was
sdopted r,r
Several other amendments adopted and at four
O'Clock. without having concluded action tho bill
the Senate adjourned.
House OF Representatives,.
nj BAIS's EIEcTRo-cHKMIcAL TELEorArn.
wAsMisoroS, April Is, 1850.
DEATH MR. CAMPBELL
The S,sAxER said he had been deputod TO inform tho
IIouse Of the decease Of the late Cerx which took
place since the adjournment Friday last lie might
be permitted to accompany the melancholy announce
ment with the single remark. that since his
sociation with him, the deceased faithfully discharged
all the duties Of his Office, far they under
his observation.
Mr. GENTRY said this IA the first time since the be-
ginning Of government that the Clerk Of the House
died while Congress was in session and there
precedent TO guide them as to what should be the
course OF proceedings. The officer whose death has
been announced discharged his duties with fidelity
testified BY the Speaker. In Tennessee his native
and confidence Of very large circle Of friends and
received many and distinguished marks Of popusr
confidence and esteem. lie was repeatedly Clerk Of
the House Of Representatives Of Tennessee and has
g5ecn membex OF Congress He was elected Clerk for
the last end this Congress These facts attest the
renence OF his character, and speak his euogy
than words or the voice Of friendship lie hoped 1t
would be In accordance with the feelings Of the House
60 adopt the resolutions which he submitted.
Ths. the HSs,. G h.. asars WITH deep ssnssy sh' an
That testimony Of respect the members Of the Hsus
will weer GRAPE for thirty days.
That. further asi ofresps tho Houss now adjourn
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