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manner; would rely upon them to keep their faith

Il
Mr. HAMLfN desire only to say that | have ex.
amned the amendment which has been presented BY The
from Ohio, Mr. CHASE and ind that it does
contain Appropriation, those which were recon
mended by the appropriate bureau state this mat
Of justice the senator who offers this amendment
because he asked me 10 make that examination. shall
however, vote against the amendment
The question being taken upon the amendment by
yeas and nays, il was rejectedyeas 3 nays 3sas fol-
lows; #fN
YEAs-Messrs Chase, Seward, and Walkers.
si NAfscMssss y, ehison Badger Baldwin Bell Borl.nd
Dsass SSss. Douglas .
Te fsen too'e Greene, Gwia. Hamlin Houston Hunter,
sh M ssas Ms Ns
Yulee-35
CLERKS SECRETARY OF STATE y#a
Mr. FooTE. ! have an amendment which wish to
point saary sach not 70 exssad saooo p.r .aSap
n n ..is;s ss ssss:sss
1t will be that tha, is the amendment that offered
the other day. Al the suggestion Of various gentlemen
who supposed that there might be dsuItyas to the
Assistant Secretary of State this late period OF the ses
sion, have deemed il texpedent to strike that part
do at the instance OF the friends OF the administration
who SIT around me, so that it only provision for
clerks Since we had the difficulty the other day about
this matter have received estimates for this matter from
Mr. HAMllN called for the yeas and nays and they
ordered accordingly t" A
Mr.. FOOTE. Let me call the attention of the Senate
oil the United States to the fact that read The other day
report OF Mr.. Buchanan. recommending this ncrease-a
most elaborate report, too also read document from
Mr. Clayton, and one, too, from Mr.. Webster; and
say that there is not single individual in the world at
all acquainted with the business of the Department Of
State that does not deem mperiousy necessary have
this increase IN the force of that department do rus
therefore, that under these circumstances. and with the
proper estimates now before honorable senators will
allow this amendment to be adopted, s#@
with HIM h1na h1a
from Mississippi MIR FooTE in everything but one. |
1hlak tn this provision is "mperatvey necessary. while
Mr.. FOOTE. | stand corrected.
Mr. HUNTER | understand that there have been
two calls OF The House of Representatives without there
being quorum and believing is imperative in order
to save the bill shall vote against ali amendments here
after shall vote for this amendment, as have prom
lsed to do so; but shall vote for no other.
The question being then taken upon the amendment by
follows: ''''
YEAs-Messrs Badger. Baldwin. Bell Cooper, Davis of
Gwia Han's, Mason, Mier Moren @ns Ran'oa ss~s1s
Shields Smith, Spruance Underwood and Wacs-a
ems DAVIS Mssspp Dei":eo n"Sb Dodge sAs q % lo~s.
Soule, Walker, Whtcomb. and Yulee-l9 .0 l#a
ASSISTANT TREASURER CALIFORNIA.
Mr. GWIN. | have an amendment to come in after
the clause for the Independent treasury at Boston, New
York, Charleston, and ST. Lous-aer line 26O. have
letter from the Secretary of the Treasury showing the
provides. The amendment is as follows: r,
" For the salary of assistant of the United
States at san Francisco 10 be appointed by the Pssdsnt
by and with the advice and Of en,ass, Ave
thousand dollars; and said shall per-
form the same dates and be subject the penalties
New are imposed 'p0" the assistant treasurer
Mr. HUNTER / hope the Senate will vote down
this amendment
. Mr. GWlN. I hope the senator from Virginia i. not
willing 10 permit the public money TO be tax en- out of
the treasury by the public officers in California II is
absolutely Necessary if the Secretary of the Treasury
Is to be believed that this be done for there are more
than 81 900 in California in the hands OF these Off
GERS there without security and has been charged that
the collector has been specializing upon the money We
all know that nominee for collector rejected in this
body for that This provision necessary pro-
tec the public money In the last clause Of the letter Of
earnestly recommend that provision be
made by law at the present session for an assistant
reasurer, 10 be located at San Francisco" etc.
The question being taken upon the amendment, upon a
division 1t was not agreed o-ayes ID, not counted
CENTRAL AMERICA.
Mr.. FOOTE. have an amendment TO offer in rela-
ion TO sending envoy 10 Central America who 10 be
accredited 10 three four OF the adjoining republics
take charge OF several matters OF great urgency The
amendment is as follows:
For the salary and outfit envoy extraordinary and
minister Plenipoenuary Central Amerca, $4,000 aud
for the salary of his secretary Of legation, 81 OO0"
As gentlemen unwilling TO enter into a discussion
now will only say that this amendment has my sane
ton understand that this envoy is to supply the place
Di iOur charges and necessary al TINS
10 send out competent person, some able man. TO
attend to thoss delicate matters pending between
this government and the republics OF Central America
The question being taken upon the amendment, IL
rejected.
COLLECTOR IN OREGON.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD. hope my remaining sen, so
long, and not struggling for the hoo will be taken
any objection TO the two small amendments that have
to offer. Just wish the Senate TO hear me make the
statement, and then they vote for against the
they please. The amendment is in Sub.
stance follows that the legislative department and
collectors IN Oregon shall hereafter be allowed $4,000
each per aunun compensation for their services, with
such official emouments and fees are now provided
for BY existing laws provided any such emoumens and
salary exceed 81 00D There other particulars
the amendment; but this The substance of IT. Here
/. law which allows the collectors at Monterey, Ca
iforna) San Diego, &C. as much as So 900. have re-
ceiyed a letter from my friend General John Adair the
collector in Oregon who says that with the salary and
fees allowed him there, he cannot live, and asks relief
Of Congress have allowed 81 900 less by the amend
nen than is allowed to collectors in California by the
bill passed in relation 10 that subject hope the amend
inen will pass.
Mr. GWlN, win say that, in addition 10 what the
senator from Kentucky tMr USDERwoopI has said, the
delegates OF the territorial legislature and the governor
recommend this increase,
Mr.. UNDERWOOD ! can say that have letter
rom the governor 10 the effect that from the col
lector
Mr. SOULE feel bound to say that information
has been forwarded TO me recommending very strongly
the measure which this amendment has in view.
The question being taken upon the amendment II was
not agreed TO.
District TO offer amendment which was oheed 70 'his
bill in the House and was being Carried II - for
paving the avenue from the Presidents House 10 Kock
creek There was appropriation IN the original bill