The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-18

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their own place, and who absolutely without consulia
ion rather in the face Of proper counsel have dared
to elect ! ,beI, e. s9g own public printer Laashterl
friend from Kentucky has been for the last three
days very restless. and looking have doubt. with
great deal OF anxiety over 70 this side OF The House,
the hope that would spring little quarrel among
ourselves. As we have not done quite soon he
desired he has taken this occasion 10 attempt throw
hfebrand IN our midst Sir, the gentleman is very wei
come to his wticslns; but when you come /, examine
the joint resolution before the House, il will be per
ceived that does not justify the remarks he has made
is incorrect, as asserted, that il wars upon Mr. Ga,h-
re or anybody else. The gentleman seems 10 have for
gotten the legislation which has occurred since he
became member OF this body. he seems 10 have for
gotten that this is The only Asssan. Secretary at tbs
lime whose nomination s not confirmed by the Senate
de has argued it attack upon the part OF
the Senate against the Secretary OF the Treasury because
they have singled out his Assistant Secretary for the
purpose OF bringing his nomination before that body for
confirmation.
Now, Mr. Speaker all OF the assistant secretaries all
Of the other departments nominated TO the Senate for
its confirmation the Assistant Secretary OF Slate is
nominated, and law passed al the last Congress re
qufng the appointments OF the assistant pos'masers to be
the Senate for lis confirmation rbis appointment
OF the Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury the only
not subjected to that ordeal In my view il Ia proper
l that it should be made So
/ j, however, have objections TO that resolutions and
propose 10 refer il TO The Committee of Ways and Means
Tor the purpose of amending and correcting IT, The res
ouion proposes that 1t shall 60 into effect Immediately
upon lis passage, to which object because il that pro-
vision be agreed TO, the resolution may be regarded
an attack upon the Secretary Of the Treasury. That was
not the de-sn Of many Of the senators VINO voted for IT,
Tor they have 80 advised me but whether was The de-
sign not would consent to vote Tor the resoln
tion in lis present shape. willing 10 vote for
sisan Secretary Of The Treasury Oh vacancy occur
ring hereafter, 10 be sent 10 the Senate for its conma
| ton.
| Mr. STANTON, OF Tennessee | WILL with the gen
emans permission make the following suggestion Let
the gentleman propose an amendment, such as he has
mentioned call The previous question, and then lei the
bill be passed, with or without amendments, as the
| Mr.. HOUSTON. II had an amendment prepared,
Mr.. JONES, of Tennessee If the gentleman from,
Alabama Mr.. HossToSl will withdraw The motion 10
refer he resolution to the Committee OF Ways and
Means. propose TO amend ,ha resolution, by Inserting
al the end Of the rs line, after the word Treasury
the words hereafter 10 be PROVIDED. and we VIII have
it all right then.
| Mr.. HOUSTON Tha, is the objection have in view
do wish, Mr., Speaker, 10 consume the time of the
House; therefore withdraw the motion 10 refer TO the
Committee OF Ways and Means, and propose the amend
men suggested by my friend from Tennessee. [Mr.
JONES, and, upon that motion 10 amend ask the pre-
| vous question
Mr.. STANTON. of kentucky | move that the
! Means.
| The motion was withdrawn.
| MIR. WHEELER. renew it.
| Mr.. EWING. am willing 10 listen TO suggestions
from any competent authority recognised by the orgsni-
zation OF the House. would simply say that feel fiat.
tered at the notice have received from the gentleman
| The SPEAKER Debate is not in order.
| Mr.. EWING. Is il not in order on my own motion
| The SPEAKER. No; the previous question having
MIR. EWING Could no, withdraw my motion
| The SPEAKER. Not without the unanimous consent
! MIR. HOUSTON | demanded the previous question
the entire propos'ion-on The motion to refer and
the mo,lon no, g o., sisend
will allow me to withdraw my motion and make single
word Of explanation. lie has endeavored 10 hold up
Mr. HOUSTON Ihave no desire to hold up the gen
deman before the House. but was cut off in my own
speech by the gentleman on my left. bave no desire
to suppress debae bu! think tba, the question has been
vious question to give the gentleman [Mr. EwINo] the
opportunity he desires, 10 explain.
Mr. EWING. wish simply to state that have been
additional instance added TO the many that have gone
before showing how easily a patriots motives may be
ety were excited by the commotion the grea, demo,
cratic party which has saved the Union and If the
gentleman had observed me dunng the past Con.
gress he has done for the past few days he would
have me at all times endeavoring to sustain himself
and his committee and the Lord knows they needed it
sometimes voed TO give them a clerk when they
seemed 10 be in minority this floor. The request
proper 10 the House, and presented
mously by the committee, aud having seventy majority
on the democratic side, thought il would be adopted
But the Committee OF Ways and Means seemed 10 save
the country. They have had my sympathy 10 relation
the gen,einans Mr. Housrossl share the orgaaira-
ton oil the House, am sure As usual, 10 be In wou
minority. Sir, the las, Congress- provided by law that
the Secretary OF the Treasury alone should have the ap
polnment OF his associate. doubtless for good
sons. confess gave no particular attention TO that
law in IFS passage, conception, or origin had idea
that it would affect any personal or intimate friend OF
mne that any such would be likely 10 bold the Office
paid particular attention TO u al the time confess
freely (and allow the gentlemen from Virginia and Ala
| bama tMessrs. BAYLy and HousTosl all the honor OF
their boasffd superior informaon) that did not know
the date OF the passage of the law But II this law
proposed be necessary in connexion with tha, depa-t-
ment OF the government why not reform also the other
departmental Why not extend this reform to The other
departments instead OF undong that which was found
necessary in The last Congress am not however, dis
the gentleman constitutes part OF the organization OF
the House, yield TO his suggestion and withdraw the
motion 10 refer IT.
Mr. BAYLY ask the second clause OF the second
section Of the second article OF the constitution may be
read
| The clause was read, A follows:
"Hs shall have power. by and with the advice and
the and he shall nominate, ard
by and nth the advice and Of the Scnae shall
appoint ambassador other public minister's and sails
Judges OF tho Supreme Court. and all other officers OF the
provided for and which shall be established by laws bat
Congress by law vest tho appointment OF snch in
erio officers they think proper in the President alone in
the courts OF law, or In the heads OF departments
Mr.. BAYLY desire only TO call the attention Of the
House that part OF the constitution which has been
read---apd which obliged TO the Clerk for properly
lemphaszing--whch refers 10 the inferior officers who
be appointed by tho President heads OF DEPART
All other than inferior officers TO be appointed
by the President under the review of the Senate Can
there be any objection 10 hisi ls the Assistant Secre
ary OF the Treasury inferior ofcer whose appoint
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