The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-02

ed AT this session We cannot tell what may need at
the next session but in order that we may act upon this
subject the next session IN proper manner move ina.
the further consideration OF tins resolution be postponed
until the 6rst Monday of December next
Mr. BAYARD asked the yeas and nays on that motion
ana they we're ordered
mi, WALKER viii it be in order, before the question
is taken 70 propose amendment to the resolution
The PRESIDING OFFICER. An amendment is not in
order pending that motion.
Mr. BoRLAND. | shall vote for the postponement of
this resolution for the given by the honorable SEN
ator from Virginia and The honorable senator from South
Carolina AT this session. any rate, do need this
dIton to our clerical force Al the commencement of the
next long session. see whether need any addi-
oaal officer such is proposed and In my opinion II
would be better lake the subject up then deliberately,
when we sufficient time before the business Of the
session accumuates upon our hands, TO dispose OF IT, In
this way shall avoid incuuing what consider very
ssay expense and shall also avoid doing with
very hin Senate and bare quorum that which prop
ery belongs full Senate al the beginning of new Con-
gress.
to postpone wish say that this ia in regard TO
which have feeling at all. have deemed such pro-
ceedng necessary for the advantage and convenience OF
the Senate. My opinion is that not one man can be
found thousand who would be in every respect suit
able and qualified discharge the duties intended to be as
signed the individual embraced in my resolution. de-
sire therefore, give the Secretary time to make suitable
selection As to the matter of patronage why this -
very small ulater-a patronage of but $500
| MIR. BORLAND, Its ST. 800
Mr.. ADAMS. know the salary of the new clerk will
be 81 800 but the Secretary il now authorized by law to
appoint clerk at salary of 81 500 year, and my reso
on therefore, does fact create but $500 of palronsge
the be deemed proper onebeyond what IS now au-
thozed by law Now, to all this talk about patronage,
and kind of individual be selected, Why sir that Is
which admit economical as generally am had not
entered into my consideration IN any way. have no
feeling desire in regard to this matter II 1t be the
pleasure of the Senate postpone it indefinitely why, let
them do So have convenient to the desk and can
very well get along with what have have mysel,
the Secretary.
i As TO the appontmen Of this clerk deemed it a matter
importance let the Secretary have ample opportunity
to look around him the selection Of the individual to fill
that office. sef, think should be- entirely to his
discretion without reference any other consideration ex-
cept the capacity and ability Of the individual be selected
Having entire confidence in his judgment have expressed
in my resolution the fact that he shall himself select this
clerk as he may deem best All that ask Is vote upon
Mr. WALKER 1t is said that the Secretary of the Sen
ate has the power to appoint Sl5OO clerk, and thai
this resoaon in its operaton only increases the pay S3OO
But that is not all does We the close Of the
ecutive session nearly nine months away before
we upon the duties Of another session Now, let me
you suppose the Secretary of the Senate should proceed
this the power he is said TO possess
appointing reading clerk salary of 500 year. three
ourhs which salary for the next year would accrue during
period when there is reading 10 be done for The Senate
what would be said about III Why, SIR for one, am II
favor Of visiting by punishment of some KIND those who &c
wrong, and say that would be for being after our Secre
larry way if he exercise his power IN tina
manner. believe the Senate would revolt at the very
idea of his employing reading clerk at this time, whos
being called upon to do anything in return. And yet WI
do ourselves what would censure our Score
tary for doing
asked YOU once before Mr. President il il would be il
order off amendment at this time, and II your de
cson that would not be in order. l will only say that
here which think should be adopted # the og
nal resolution agreed is follows And that thu
desk OF the Secretary of the Senate be heightened about five
FIVE and half or six feet" Laughter. That would b.
necessary order give this reading clerk we are asked
Secretary the room at that desk which he wou
require
formed by Secretary would eensure him for and We
proposed by this resolution to do that very thing
selves.
Mr. BUTLER. l understand from the senator from
Mississippi Mr.. ADAMS that this reading clerk is to be
endowmens that not out OF tel
thousand be found competent TO MI this Office And
understand the effect of this resolution is to authorize thu
Secretary Of the Senate to employ this clerk now SO tina
during the months of vacation TO before the
Congress- he may come in here and rehearse. Laughter
Now should like hear the rehearsns Of this gentleman
who practice eoeuton here during the 1t wouS
be exhibition worth Witnessing for one TO come In herr
every morning and hear this individual sing here unit
he should get records almost by heart
Mr.. ADAMS If my friend from South Carolina Mr.
4 BurLERl Will allow me, will say that my remarks justify
such crcsms as he has thought proper TO make, witt
his great facility Of turning everything whether sensible
nonsensics mo ridicule. merely suggested that Their
were few persoos qualified I'LL the Office of readn.
clerk and wished give the Secretary lime 10 look
him in order to make proper selection How the honor
able SENATOR from the remarks that made could have com
the extraordinary conclusion he TO have arrived al
imagine; though must confess that for that sen
aior extraordinary conclusion nothing
very strange and therefore am not much surprised ae
ALL Laughter
Mr. BUTLER. l had not got through when the honor
able from Mississippi anticipated my remarks
Perhaps II he had heard through he would not hav
found IT necessary 10 say anything.
beg leave 10 say that do not think that the demands
the public service urgent to require US 10 provide
this additional officer at this time. The senator from Mis-
sssppi says he wishes give worthy Secretary al
opportunity look around him, IN order TO mud the prope
person for him select Now, would advise the Secrc
tary attend theatre here he may often be able
find persons there with good voices though as regards then
other qualifications will say nothing. Laughter Bu
tell the truth, think there is very little necessity for tn,
Secretary look around him # the TO be appointed q
6l this clerkship is already decided upon.
Mr.. DOUGLAS | have taken no part IN this matter
have been consulted IN regard to this resolution, and
was Of its existence until IT offered here
But when effort made laugh it out Of this body, "a
ridoue the proposition think 1t better to meet It at once
Now, think that reform the reading department Of the
Secretary is necessary. believe the Senate generally
think so. There is universal complaint that while
business is discharged well in other respects the reading
department discharged satisfactorily inel-
giby either the Senate TO hose who come here to
proceedings. There II IN trying 10
avoid that acknowledgment endeayofng to conceal that
fact, for all confess 1t to another We all agree that
tuch evil exists and that 1t should be remeded For
one, in favor Of doing either or at the next SECS
sion should prefer, however, TO do It now and should
prefer have the resolution say that the duties Of this
clerk should the opening Of the next session Of
Congress Have him appointed in the time, but let
his duties and pay commence until the next session Of
i Congress-
Mr. ADAMS. viii modify my resolution according to
that suggestion,