The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-11

icPOtb huu DcSn pElnlcQ1 recommending concur
renee IN all the amendments of the Senate, yet a
motion was now made by the Chairman 10 strike
out, and gentlemen must vote without having pre-
yious warning. SO far as his knowledge extended,
he believed that the collection of plants brought
home by the exploring expeditions; and formed
the beginning, the nucleus, of large conserva.
tory from the necessity OF preserving the plants for
the naturalists of the expedition TO assist them in
preparing their botanical report.
Mr.. BAYLY was not surprised at the criticism
of the gentleman, would any one be who was
acquainted with his popularity of mind and uniform
captious spirit The gentleman's criticism TO the
contrary, the course OF the committee was the
usual one. As TO printing, he (Mr. 3D. had
nothing TO do with the bill There was great diff
Guilty in getting il printed at all. The proposition
is to remove the green house The gentleman says
it is necessary that the removal should take place,
and the plants preserved until the botanical report
is made. He (Mr. b. } heard that said in the SEN
ate; and he went to the green house to examine its
contents. He confessed he did not think, after the
wing of the Patent Office is finished, the green
house ought TO remain there. IL is rather un-
slightly object; but was, il sufficient TO aid
the botansts in preparing their report. After the
report shall have been made he intended TO intro
ducc resolution to distribute the plants to horti
cultural societies, and To disconnect the Govern
ment from keeping green-ho
Mr. STANTON, OF Kentucky said that the
green house absolutely necessary. He had
understood that the removal of the conservatory
necessary To afford room for the building Of
the wings Of the Patent Office. The worknen
could not go on without destroying the plants
The question was shall the plants be entirely de-
stroyed They had been collected at great ex-
pense by scientific gentlemen. IL preserved, il
would result in great advantage to the country.
The plants had been collected from all countries
on the globe. Certain important now
acclimated, and would supply the place of those
which are deteriorating.
Mr.. McMULLEN thought that there was quite
enough discussion ON the subject, and believing
that there WAS no earthly necessity for it at this
time, he for the purpose Of calling for the pre-
vious question Laughter; and ypices-"Yo
can't move that in committee."l
Mr. ROOT said, that he agreed with the gentle
man from Kentucky about the necessity of pre-
serving the plants, in order to complete the botan
ical report of the exploring expedition. AS the
gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BAyLY) says that
the present green house sufficient for their preser
walton, he would like to know what the gentle
mans idea of green house was. A greenhouse
required part TO be exposed to the sun Now, the
gentleman must know that the Patent Office build
ing places the present greenhouse in perpetual
shade, and that unless the plants be removed they
cannot be preserved
MIR. BAYLY said that there were two green
houses; one of them was large enough to contain
all the plants brought home by the exploring expe-
dition.
MIR. ROOT said that the other green house build
ing was more than two thirds Of the time in the
shade of the old Patent Office building. He ear
nestly hoped the Senate's appropriation would be
retained.
Mr.. THOMPSON, of Mississippi, said that it was
evident that if this appropriation was made, this
thing would become permanent matter, and fu-
ture appropriations would be required.
Mr.. McMULLEN said that this amendment was
for an appropriation to construct that which, like
the body (the Senate) from which it emanated, was
green house. II was very evident that the Senate
and this proposed building very luxuriantly
green He would confess that when he up a
few moments since, he had shown himself to be as
green the body from which this amendment
H.. Lat. H..
gentleman from Ohio, MIR. RooT,) in belonging TO
the same category. [Laughter.l He apologizsd
for having, few moments ago, forgotten that he
was in the committee, and not in the House.
laughter
The question then taken by telers on the
adoption of the Senates amendment, and it was
agreed to-ayes rs, noes 6s.
APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL CLERKS.
The Senates amendment, authorizing the Post
master General to employ twenty two additional
clerks in his Department, seven each at an annual
salary of fourteen hundred dollars, eight clerks
each at an annual salary of twelve hundred dol
lars, and seven clerks at an annual salary Of one
thousand dollars, and additional Waterman at
a salary Of three hundred and sixty-tiv dollars,
having been read
Mr. BAYLY said the committee desired that il
would not be concurred in; and spoke about hav
ing board 70 examine candidates for clerkships
as TO competency.
Mr.. PHELPS supported the retention Of the SEN
ste's amendment, as the exigencies of the Depart
ment required additional clerical force
MIR. McGAUGHEY moved to amend by adding
| the following:
ropided that the clerks provided under this pro-
vision of the act shall not, shall any one OF
| them, be appointed from any State which has a
full proportion Of the patronage Of this Government,
taking into consideration the amount Of salaries
and the representation OF the states In the House OF
Representatives in Congress, until the patronage
aforesaid shall be equalized between the States.
Mr.. McGAUGHEY supported bis amendment;
and in the course Of his remarks he alluded, in no
respectful manner, TO the many appointments made
from Virginia, Maryland, and the District. There
should be equalization.
Mr.. BAYLY said that, far from having her
share, Virginia had less.
Mr.. MORTON repealed the unjust and unmerit-
ed imputations cast his constituents by Mr..
MEG AUoHEr.
Mr. BAYLY was anxious to have the amend
ments disposed Of to-day; and appealed 10 his col
league 60 defer his remarks, II certain Vir-
ginia would not suffer.
Mr.. MORTON said that il was in the mouth Of
almost every member Of Congress that Virginia has
more than proportion Of the offices OF the Govern
ment. In the departments he heard the same thing,
and from the President himself This not true.
lie had used his influence 10 have the Blue Book cor
rccted; but informed il could not be done. He
expected that the Virginia clerks would compare
with those from Indiana, or any other State.
Mr.. CONRAD opposed the amendment Of Mr..
McGAUoEEY. He did not know Of more than one
clerk from Louisiana. The proposition, If adopted,
would tend more TO make politcsa trade and intro
duce corruption in elections, and destroy the indie
pendence Of the voter than any other circumstance
Mr.. STEVENS, Of Pennsylvania, wanted the in
huence in procuring Office divided among members
Of Congress, 20 that no one man should get all the
glory. [Laughterl
Mr.. McGAUGHEY replied that the gentleman
should give himself no uneasiness, Pennsylvania
three thousand dollars in advance.
The proyiso Of the gentleman from Indiana was
then rejected.
The amendments Of the Senate were all agreed
10, with the exception Of one appropnating sir hun
dred and hfty-hve dollars for contingent expenses
in the office Of the First Auditor Of the Treasury;
and alteration in the compensation 81 two
watchmen 10 be employed in preserving the pub
lie grounds about the Capitol
Mr.. BAYLY offered three additional amend
nents; but they we're ruled out Of order.
The committee rose, when, under the operation
Of the previous question, the amendments agreed "a
I by IL were oOncurred In by the House.
And an adjournment took place until Monday
next
SOMETHING Ngw AND vALUABLE.--Dr. J. II. John.
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