The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-24

vlduals who are entitled 10 these privileged seats, rather
than take il away from them Then ii pefchance TWO
or three individuals whom we may think especially en-
titled to admission at the time and call upon
one senator for permits there will be difficulty in OBJ
sssms y ms snsS plan win tend much 10
lleve us from the pressure aud the Inconvenience 10
which we are constantly subjected trust that the Teso-
luton as amended will be adopted.
+ MIR. MANGUM modified his amendment by adding,
and that the Vice President also. have the privilege oil
MI FoOTE. Mr.. President. prefer the amendment
decidedly; and think that the modification is no more
than just will not enlarge upon the resolution bal
understand that there is an especial reason Tor using me
particular phraseology which appears in 1.-THE word
person"for II win authorize senator 10 introduce
lady, if he chooses to do think that perfectly proper
sir and indeed. am strenuous upon this subject tnai
could vote for the resolution, unless with The IN
Outstanding that under it, ladies will be allowed to par
cipaie with the gentlemen in the enjoyment Of the az
bates from time 10 time. am perfectly willing, win
that understanding to vote Tor the resolution:
will remark, in reply to my honorable friend from
Missouri, mir ATcBIsoS,l that he seems to dread the
responsibility OF discriminating among his friends Evi
senators introduce either ladies gentlemen at their
pleasure and as respects the honorable senator who
very much panied at being compelled to dlscrml-
ance, shrinking apparently from responsibility in some
quarter would say TO him that every one must, IN me
course of his life take the responsibility OF selecting ms
friends He must select his partner for life though
my honorable friend from Missouri has not. believe,
yet done that [Laughterl Determinations Of This sort
must be made at all events, in the business OF life We
have TO discriminate between the affirmative and negative
sides OF every question which up in the Senate, and
it is sometimes responsibility not little embarrassing
though it is one that must be met Now, Tor my part
must say that surprised at my friend from Missouri
that he should be opposed this resolution merely the
ground that il will subject him to the necessity Of dis
eliminating between his friends Of either sex.
Mr. HALE. suggested that had no objection to the
amendment offered By the honorable senator from North
Carolina and that was willing to adopt it. As to the
objection Of the honorable senator from Missouri, Mr.
ATcHIsoS,l it the honorable senator from Mississippi
Mr. FooTEl is right in dvining the nature Of his diff
Guilty, would suggest that il may be obvated by an
amendment to the effect that single gentlemen be permit
up the time Of the Senate. but hope the subject will be
disposed of.
Mr.. ATCHISON. i have only few words TO say.
In the first place the honorable senator from New Jersey
mr. DAYroN1 admits that the rules all right they
stand, if they properly observed Now, sir all the
wisdom OF Solomon may devise laws, rules, and regnla
tons and unless they are observed and enforced they
the whole matter. He admits that the rules, as they
stand, sufficient but he AYERS that they are not
forced Well sir i iaey are no! enforced whose fault
the officers of the Senate of the Sergeant Arms, or Of
senators themselves
Mr. DAYTON, tinterposing) said that the rules
Of the Senate sufficient, If they enforced,
to protect the Hobbies from being crowded but stated
the same time that there is difficulty which is that
this oora something, as SAID which IS usual in ali de-
Mr. AT fi recognise I nc difference be
aen Of Missouri makes his appearance here along with
the richest and lofties recognise it Just much my
duty to exhibit the courtesy which my position here en-.
recognise no such distinction II does not belong to the
creed OF the political party to which have the honor to
be attached
AS what fell from the honorable senator from Mis-
sissippi, [Mr FoorE,l have only word to say. Now
sir very easy matter for him, in the category in
which he stands 10 make the discrimination between his
lady friends, for he tells us that he has yokeeow for
lfe There be discrimination there, SIR Laughter
But an honest bachelor, like myself may be placed in
very awkward dilemma in the matter oil discriminating
between the fair candidates for such avos as il is pro
posed to place at our disposal. Renewed laughter
Mr.. KING wish to know If il is the original motion
or the amendment that is now under discussion.
Mr.. HALE. accept the amendment
Mr. KING would greatly prefer the original reso
luton 10 the amendment. The original resolution will
enable the committee that will be appointed to examine
into the whole matter, to determine what can be done
TO afford greater facilities than the existing rules afford
The adoption OF this amendment restricted il is, will
place additional obstacles in the way Of the admission Of
such persons as ought TO be admitted to place within
the lobby OF the Senate. The subject is difficult one
and requires think, the attention OF committee. At
the same time that there is proper course for admit
ting distinguished strangers, many persons the
floor OF the house that know have claim 10 be there
How they get there do not know. The fact leads to
complaint on the part OF others who think themselves
titled TO equal privilege II the Sergeant at Arms would
those who admitted by the rules OF the Senate,
would do great deal towards efecting the needfu
form. II those rules not sufficiently extended, let
enlarge them 40 as to admit greater number OF persons
but whatever the rules they should be enforced
hope therefore, that the reference will be made
mittee-of which, hope, however, that shall not be
onewho will give the proper attention TO the subject,
and bring before US IN some dgested and practicable
form. move, therefore. that the whole subject be
fered TO committee OF FIVE, to be appointed by the
Chair.
Mr. WEBSTER, Tin his chair) Three-say three
Two or three may possibly get together but five never
Mr.. KING. Well, accept the suggestion
Mr.. HALE. gave my assent TO the amendment OF
the honorable senator from North Carolina Mr. MAN
Gun under the impression that IL the general desire
that should do but il the from North Caro-
lima will now consent that the vote be taken upon the
original proposition, should prefer that that
should be taken.
Mr.. MANGUM consent. and withdraw my amend.
ment; but think the subject has already occupied
time than il is entitled TO- and therefore move to
lay the whole matter on the table
Thequesiion being taken upon the notion It was not
Mr. DAYTON. now move the reference Of the sub
ject
Mr. KING. Is the motion for the peference OF the
whole matier-the original resolution and the amend.
ment--to a committee Of three
Mr. DAYTON. II is
Mr. DAVIS, of Mississippi. am glad that the sena.
tor from Alabama has made motion to refer the whole
matter TO a committee, as well the original resolution
as the amendment have doubt that il will even.
tuae in report that the evil is iemedable in the pres
emf state OF the The great number OF senators on
the foo resulting from the rapid growth OF the country,
and the very small accommodation which we enioy rem.
der il impossible that we should admit all whom il is
proper that should admit without causing inconve
nience The only mode OF arranging the matter which is