Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-03-28
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therefore the resolution Will at once be adopted.
Mr.. GOODE. Although the facts just stated Gy the
gentleman from, Augusta undoubtedly true and
aoubtless known to most of the members of this body
it is nevertheless that but few of US fanil
lar ut a:l with the rates Of charging for printing
myself do not understand the technical terms and
presume stand in similar predicanen with the most
of the members of this body. 1t is Impossible Tor US
therefore to understand what will be the effect OF con-
tract Of this character from the reading OF s 1P
uations. But all know that it was specihcation
in the contract with the reporter that his compensation
was not to exceed $3.50 per week and tins we could all
understand and could form from 1t M estimate at least
of what would be the probable cost To the country
Many members regulated their votes on the subject BY
that consideration alone And 's the gentleman from
Augusta now to come forward and tell Us, when such
tie considerations which regulated the votes OF
members that this is not the real contract, but that
something else was stipulated i'll il which must now
rule the contract humblv submit that is not just
course of reasoning.
As 10 the remarks made by the gentleman from
Franklin, have only TO say that there is not soli-
tary tnber Of this body who would quiet for a
moment under the imputacn suspicion to himself
that the reporter not to be justly aud even Literally
rewarded for his labor. The remarks of the gentleman
therefore, can have application to will cose
these remarks by moving that for tie present the reso
luton lie laid on the table
Mr.. LYONS | would suggest 10 the gentleman no,
to move to lay the resolution on the table but to re-
fer il to select committee
Mr. GOODE | will withdraw the motion, and
would onsen to the reference tn select committee
Mr. LYONS | desire that this whole subject bc re-
ferred 10 select committee and the committee
already appointed. because their minds are made up
in respt to particular course of things. would re-
mark, a1d am there s not u single member OF
this b. but will concur in the declaration, that
will never permit our reporter TO loose single dollar by
his con, ract or to go away without fur. and even
liberal compensation vet must be allowed 10 say in
regard the publication of the debates that think
the pre- en mole of accomplishing that object is about
the NEST Improbable waste Of public money that
have e, er known II furnishes means of information
in respe ct the present proceedings of this body and
so far a, it is concerned, beyond the reach u
public sentiment hope therefore that the whole sub
ect will be referred to select COMMITTEE with instrn
lions to repor. to the Convention what it proper to dc
uuder tae circumstances with respect 10 reporting
publishing the debates Of the Convention
Mr. TRIGG | See that upon this motion to com
pensate the reporter for extra services, there is dis
position to strike the very of things and to break
up the whols system Of reporting and publishing tho
proceedings Of :his Convention There is an evident
disposition manifested the purt OF some gentlemen
to stop the whole thing and to let no lnort ." what
ever 20 ont from this hall to our proceedings here
The effect will be to keep the people IN the dark Ar tc
wiat il done here and that believe, what is desired
and uded by many gentlemen here Now, AIN uter,
opposed to any such thing ! want this Supplement as
we have adopted it. want this information I" 6" out
,rboe believe it has good effect on the public mind
hssc. it is on the public mind that this Con, e,o,
- to on.rat, for 60 not believe that any OF the
sns.l;nr which hay be done here will have amy ofec:
on the members Of ths body. 1t is operate upon th'
minds of the people OF laTse. l concur iuy IN the
spirit of the resolution OF u" ssA''e I l
aud nm Glad to hear gcntlelnea whom have sup
posed to BE- opposed TO this reporting Throughout say
Tn, thor. !. no, member in this Convention who will
not when the occasion shall ar1se, be ready at mo
nents warning to give t. the reporter in aud ample
commentator for all the services which lie may render
I shnll therefore, while am III tafor o! this resou
,ep object to its consideration nj present shall OBJ
ct TO II because know the uncertainty of tins body
We have seen il exhibited in the various orders when
have been taken in reference Ia our ADJOURNMENT ah
meeting There il strolg disposition prevailing against
night sessions and it l. very doubtful wheLls they
-, be continued. | would. therefore. susgest that
mi; - solution be laid the table, and that no induce
an, MIA yer be held out to the reporter to enter lnto
any extensive arrangements for the purpose oil report
NO ths axt,s sb.. Of thi. body, because IN Ill hui
.na, n.ohoh;l;tv tim. extra labor will be dispensed
with Ie, us Law the reso, ton on the table and tel
the reporter make every alrangene n' hc cso 70 eo"
pete the reporting md then let h.a. Pie,eh, ni' ~
count to this body for the extra labdi ne nus Per
Termed and do not believe there ~ motLef ia 'iS
Conv enton who will not be- really and willing " ":v
time 10 make him n proper compensation therefu.
will therefore the motion to lay the resolution
the table.
Mr.. WISE. hope the gentleman will withdraw the
motion for moment.
Mr.. TRlGG Certainly.
Mr. WISE. | understand this contract to have boon
that 30 much work and labor waste be DONE and thai
such price was be paid for it and the effect OF the
resolution offered by the gentleman from Augusta, n
to provide merely that the reporter hereafter shall be
,ad for the labor he performs at the rates stipulated
{n the contract with him What objection is there to
that's Is there gentleman here present. who will say
that f the reporter does than he contracted for
shat no kall not be paid for the Of his labor
and u: tie same he is paid for that which n d' con
tract to perfor,a: / hope not hope that we shall
ia willing to have these reports 30 for rs has been
said by the gentleman from Franklin, Us ono halt ut
the speeches have been reported 1t Is but justice that
those which have not been heard should have the
same opportunity.
cannot help replying to one remark that has been
made here and which seems to be fashionable re
mark on NIL occasions thut debate is to have no effect
ON this BODY that have eyes, but are Determined
ot TO see and that We have and are determined
not 10 hear the truth und the reasoning that may be nd
dressed to U.s. | would suggest to the delegates here
IN yor Of the mixed basis that. regarding Their
nrr,;ne M the true one there is still wider margin
r debate in regard to tho aia aon OF that prluciple
and M TO what proportion the aaixture shall ba com
posed | think they will find differences OF opinion
among Themselves before that question Is brought TO
final vote--I hope so. ut ioast- And let me say
without meaning to be offensive any body that the
gentleman who gets up hers aud declares that no Is
not to b. reached by reas.a. and that no argument IN
the debte Gao effect him, puts himself in one OF tw"
cstegorcs and he can take which he pleases Either
he g 80 prominent in ability and has such perfect hello
centric view of the whole rauge of truth that he Is
above every human argument, or else he Is such a
,od as that he caruot DO reached Gy reason That Is
ALL Nov for onc shall not put myself in their cate
CORY acknowledge that my reasoning Is very isllabe
and the, efore l ready to DC convinced and 10 bt
eached ov fair argument Ihavc already been reached
by some Of the arguments advanced by my opponents
and have felt the weight Of much they have said and
hope vet to be allowed to review their statements nj
length And trust the Commonwealth will save me
from the trouble of writing out my argnmcnts'by hav
ing repor.or here to take them down and write theu
out. Al we to I've hand cufed and tied here's
We sh ,uld remember that tho constitution We hers
frame ha to 60 back the people, and, therefore, w'
should e. deavor, in all possible ways 10 enighteu thu
ruSlic m nd in regard TO its character We have al
seadv p olishcd in documentary form, mass OF sta
rist;es L our own rse, which will reappear IN th'
speeehes Of members during this debate with the conclu
Ions an nsreGccs drawn from those Statistics and ou
proceedings should therefore spread before the people
Who are o pass upon Cur labors hsno, alone for tho
sake Of satisfying my cwr mind, or the minds OF gen
tlemep re assembled, tiai desire our proceedings
be publis,ed desire them to 90 forth so that they
NAV reach nv con- .it"ents at home aus leach the eo
estituen,s Of other gsuicmcu. Although sas sorry tc