The daily union., 1852-09-18


en II senators would but have the kindness to vote one
way or The other.
Mr. MASON move that when the Senate adjourn
this evening il be to meet to- morrow at 10 O'Clock,
The PRESIDENT. That motion cannot be received
until the pending business before the Senate be disposed
Mr.. MASON Then. | move that the Senate do now
adjourn.
The question being then taken upon the moion to ad
Journ upon division II not agreed 10, follows
ayes is, noes %.
The question REQUIRED upon the amendment proposed by
Mr. MAEGuM to the resolutions reported from the Commit
Mr. BRODHEAD | would like 10 make an inquiry OF
the honorable senator from Iowa, Mr. DODGE who re-
ports this original resolution. would like TO know how
much y VIII lake 70 saisly ~ How much VIII oe me
aggregate amount to be paid as extra compensation 10
clerks, &c. under this resolution understand that this
resolution is similar TO those heretofore adopted by the
Senate.
Mr. DODGE. Of Iowa II is precisely the same
Mr. BRODHEAD, Them, understand that under this
resolution some $4,000 as extra compensation, Will be
paid TO the clerks and other employees OF this body.
Mr.. WALKER Not at ALL
Mr.. BRODHEAD. / know very well that last spring
year, when similar resolution before the Senate
the honorable senator from Indiana (Mr BKIGHTl show
ed to the Senate that under resolution Of this kind
something like $4,000 extra would be paid My friend
from Wisconsin, (Mr. WALKERl says that am some What
In error upon this subject Well sir, should like to
know how much it iswhether it is $4,000, $4,000,
$2O, 900 extra. do not think this thing is right Why,
the clerks and employees about the Senate well
paid as the clerks and employees of our departments
MS extend the same thing to the clerks in our depart
ments
A SENATOR We have done it,
Mr.. SEWARD. | regret that there should be any
objection to this resolution in The shape in which il
comes before the Senate | believe that it imposes
nothing new and for several years past at the end of
session OF Congress have been in the habit OF be-
slowing grauity upon the officers who have attended
upon US during our deliberations I believe this resou
ton imposes nothing by way OF increase or augmenla-
ton OF The sum previously recommended here II Is pre-
cisey the same SUN heretofore appropriated for the same
purpose We have appropriated less than the
now recommended. And now the practice has become
The PRESIDENT The Chair will inform the sen.
ator that the pending question is the proposition OF the
senator from North Carolina, Mr. MANGUM,l to author.
ze the Secretary OF the Senate 10 employ an additional
clerk
Mr.. MANGUM Upon that question let me explain
little further The object of it is not 10 increase the
number OF clerks IN actual employment in the Secretays
department 1t is simply 10 continue and legalze the
employment of one who has been there performing du
ties as understand most faithfully for some time past
Mr.. DODGE, of Iowa If the senator from North
Carolina Mr.. MANGUM will allow to interrupt him
for moment, will say that from representations made
TO me by my CO associates upon the committee, with
draw all opposition to this amendment
Mr.. MANGUM. Then, will make one further
mark. understand that the gentleman whom this
amendment designed to favor resigned one office to ac
Mr. ADAMS. | shall offer no opposition To the pay
ment of this clerk nasmucb he has rendered his
vices. But say BOW, while entertain the same OBJ
leclon to thus matter that did first, think when the
officers of this body wish TO employ clerks over and
above the number authorized by the Senate, they should
notify this body in advance, OF the necessity OF dong
and get PERMISSION TOR II.
The question being then taken upon Mr.. MANauM's
amendment, II was agreed 10.
Mr. WALKER. | now move amendment TO the
resolution, accordance with my promise the senator
from Mississippi, Mr. ADAMs.l TO limit the work n the
foding-rooms | move the following TO be inserted al
the proper place:
" In folding documents published by Congress and such
a mdy
folded" '
Mr.. CLEMENS wish to offer an amendment to the
National lniellgencer office, and the Republic office, be
paid the sum OF $500 each" ! want TO pay all
Mr.. CHASE. Put in the National Era Laughter ]
A SENATOR. And the Southern Press
Mr. CLEMENS TIE Southern Press is dead so |
will pu, IN neither OF them
Mr.. MAAGUM. | assume the authority to speak in
ees q the gSs They a % ssys
Mr. CLEMENS Then. will modify my amendment
accordingly. This is the first time ever knew wing
TO repudiaie anything of the kind. Laughter
The PRESIDENT Does the senator from Alabama
INT CLrsrssl persist 10 his amendment
MIR. CLEMENS. Well, ! will not persist in il |
Withdraw IT,
The question then recuued upon Mr., WALxER's
amendment in relation TO folding
The question then taken by division, 10 voting
in the Affirmative; but before the negative taken,
Mr.. WALKER called for the yeas and nays; but they
not ordered.
The question being then taken the amendment, was re-
Jected.
Mr. ADAMS | offer the following amendment to
in after that portion OF the resolution relating
portefs:
"And that the Office reporter be- and the same is here
by, abolished from and after the close Of the present
sion ("
Mr.. HALE. would inquire OF the honorable senator
[ Mr. ADAMs,l who introduces this amendment. If he
wishes TO abolish the office OF reporter entirely, only
the Office OF reporter to the Senatei [Laughlerl
Mr.. ADAMS. mean the reporter to the Senate, OF
course.
The question being then taken upon the amendment il
Mr.. UNDERWOOD | offer the following by way OF
amendment, additional resolution:
Rssoipsd, further, That the Secretary of the Senate
Gauss TO be published and laid the tables OF
tie commencement Of the session. the sums paid
under this uton and the several entitled the
amount paid TO each"
wish TO say but word or two on this amendment
/ am serious in offering il.
Cries Of mo obiecuonr' "Agreed !" I'VE will
adopt it,"
Mr.. WELLER. We will go for it. Il you do not make
speech
The question being then taken upon the amendment,
II adopted.
Mr.. SHIELDS move to strike out OF the original
authority" ! think those the words. The object OF
that Is TO leave to the Sergeant Arms Judge of the
hire OF The horses and wagons that it may be necessary
TO employ during the Ii impossible that the
committee Judge OF that The committee Judges OF
the number to be employed; that is all correct But
then daring the recess they cannot Judge of the
that may be necessary II has been done before
Mr.. DODGE, OF Iowa. | hope the amen ndment will
not be adopted The resolution now is Just precisely
il was adopted at the last session. and thiok myself
that is right that the committee should have supervs
ion over This matter Ii my friend from Illinois IAIr