The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-17

tered upon his duties a. member Of Congress;
and the computation for such salary TO relate back
\ to and begin from the commencement Of Congress.
Several gentlemen offered amendments TO the
| amendment, which were rejected.
| Mr.. THURSTON having submitted one and ex-
planned it.,
| Mr. ASHMUN made a point whether the dele-
gate from Oregon could move an amendment to
The CHAIRMAN referred to the act of 1917, and
caused il 10 be read. CT says AMONG other things,
| that the delegate from territory shall have the
right to debate, but not to vote.) The CHAIRMAN
decided that the delegate had no right to make the
motion
Mr.. MCLEAN, of Kentucky, appealed from the
decision of the Chair
MIR. THURsTON inquired whether the question
WAS debs table.
The CHAIRMAN replied in the negative.
Mr. THOMPSON, of Mississippi, asked whether
the common law, the usage of the House, did not
give to delegates that privilege.
The CHAIRMAN said that il was not competent
for him TO decide what is the common law Of the
House, as he must be controlled by the rules. A
similar decision had been previously made.
Mr.. FOWLER moved that the delegate from
Oregon be allowed to make short explanation;
but objection was made
The question being taken, the decision Of the
Chair was spsa iued-ayes IL. noes so.
Mr. HUBBARD offered amendment, propos-
ing that for every days absence without leave ten
dollars shall be deducted from the pay of MEM
Der, unless from sickness disability he is unable
10 attend; and made a few remarks in its support
Mr. POTTER said that those who thought that
they receive more than their services worth,
ght in spirit of patriotism, from conscience, to
rellnqnish part of their pay There was good
deal of discussion for buncombe
The amendment of Mr. HUpBARD was rejected
ayes 90, noes g..
Mr. BROWN, of Mississippi, moved amend
ment, proposing that members shall not receive the
present for mileage, but, instead, their actual
expenses in travelling to and from the seat of Gov
ernment; and each Senator and Representative
shall be entitled to per diem of twelve dollars,
computed from the day he leaves home until his
turn but he shall not be paid for more than twenty
Jays travel in coming from going TO his home.
and Means, in framing the clause OF the bill under
consideration, never supposed that they would Int
upon a system which would be perfect. They
though to present which would pass, and cor
rect many of the o1istiug abuses. One Of the most
important features was prohibiting Senators from
receiving constructive mileage. He had never
known propositions to correct abuses brought for
ward, bat amendment after amendment was made,
until il was rendered preposerous, and then
ectod He expressed the hope that the committee
would vote for the clause II was that there might
be some reform.
Several amendments we're offered, when that of
MIR. BRowS was rejected.
Messrs. MEADE and WOODWARD severally
submitted amendments, which were disagreed to,
and
The committee rose, and the House adjourned.
CONVECTION In the brief notice of the remarks
of Mr.. STEVENS, of Pennsylvania, during the de-
bate on Wednesday, error occurred, which JUS
tice 10 that gentleman requires TO be corrected He
said that the President had not recommended to
Congress to give any thing to Texas unless they
believe her title to New Mexico good; and he de-
| Tended the President from the reproach of having
| recommended the payment Of ten millions OF dol
lars. if the title of Texas should be proved to be
worthless.