The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-01
THIRTY.sECOND CONCREss.
FIRST SESSION.


ScN0Ics
WASHINGTON, August 81, 1852.
The Senate commenced business at minutes
past nine O'Clock.
The reading of the journal was dispensed with
CLASSIFICATION OF cLERKs IN TIE DEPARTMENTS. ETC
resolution reported from the Finance ,mmittee
calling the Department to submit to the Senate next
session plan for the classification of the clerks 1t
taken up and adopted.
On motion Clerk of the Committee in Finance was
continued during the recess.
REPORTS CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
Mr.. BRIGHr from the Committee Of Conference the
Army Appropriation bill made report the disagree.
ing voter, and it was concurred in.
Mr.. RusK from the Committee Of Conference on the
Post Route bill, made report which was concurred
on Observation-Disclosures COMMITTEE
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr. James. for the
appointment OF select committee to sit during recess,
to examine witnesses oath to the general business
Of impcrtations ascertain whether say and what,
frauds have been committed and to report at the next
session. was taken up
Mr HALE opposed the resolution He did not approve
OF keeping the functions of Senators alive during the
Of Congress 1t would be to keep the Senate per-
petuay in session enable them TO travel about the
country. in fves or tens at the public expense.
Mr.. STOCKTON moved to strike out much of the
luton as gives the to appoint the committee
Agreed TO
Mr.. HasuIS said there were great speeches made on
the njtct IF the tariff lie hoped this inqui-
~ would be mede, and that subject put at rest.
Mr. CAHFE was in favor OF the resolution and hoped the
inquiry would be made.
sr. MASON said he had doubt but frauds COM
nittc be lawsf there not it would be the
only bIauch the government where frauds
tempted lie thought the object TO be gained the in
crtase 0, dues. 10 this he was opposed lie was also,
opposed to having commit tees sitting during the
Ar jams sald lie was not in favor OF increasing
due he was for carrying out the spirit of the act Of
iS49 1t a we'll known factthat the mechanics
Gans aud agrcultur'sts lnid the fun amount of the
duties articles consumed by them while it was also
S known that those who Used broadcosth finer cas-
tntles tilks and aces' did not psy more than two
thllos Of the duties tmpostd uoon those articles.
~ HuNrfR opposed the resolution
THE NAVf BILL
hr M'tLoEi. hy unanimous consent, was allowed to
mfke report t!om me tauimtee OF Cobforrncc on tue
Aa,y appropriation bll.
Mr MoRioN oppoec concurf'hg 10 the report because
he amcnontn Tor Inc repairs oi Tue nospai AZ fensa-
ctia vas ahaudoned The question was taken ana the
i'p.rt Concurnain
fitL FhNtNtE FRAUDS ETC.
ire cohsidefation OF Mr. James re'oiution was re-
stlheo a'.o y was adoptea as follow.
-n.ssrs baeesr Baysrd Boz sorlsnd . Brodhesa'
M.mpry' Msng rii, H.
Miller NcrTis smith spruar oe stockton Wade w slker
ana V0llor-26
FhN.--Mttss. Adhms. brisns, Butler, Desssus'ure;
Foot Ba,e HuHter Mason, fearee' kusF' sumner and
r,a ;o;nt r,,a uas en- usnende5 so os 10 nj.
1Is se'seen.n !o,pn % runs a , p,nt 81 - " y
=, ,, marie nsst ten and tho s.nate procecd
oe - bynt for s,sc, Coom too nnder Mt James, re-
.o,tiep r,u,inr wn;ch tba light House biu was
Tic ve committee chosen are-nessrs. James shields
| Bright Dawson and Bell.
rms c,sr az ~ SENATOR yr1rr rrc
| T1e senato took nm Mr. Morton,s resolution ia nav
David l. yulcc ont Of the contingent fund Of the Senate
equal The amount of per diem of senator from
the rst day Of the session till the day which Mr. MAI
| lcry was declared Senator.
| Mr. nntM. onnosed the resolution
The Chair at ten minutes to eleven signed the Civil
and giIlomatc Appropration bill and the Army Appro
| nIia,iop hin
Mr. MoRToy sail his resolution would lead to debate
ana be moved that 1t be laid on the table