Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-01

| the House, had been INDUCED for several years,
and now, for the first time, had been brought to
the attention of the House. He thought it was
q good way to time and money.
Mr.. Brown, (den.) of Miss, said that last
session both he and his colleague, (Mr. Free
man, had filed and published speeches not de-
| lvered here, because they related to State poll
tics, and were embarrassing to the House.
! Mr.. STEPHENS, (whig) of Geo., did not think
it proper for the House to adopt Mr.. Stanly's
resolution. Great embarrassment would result
from it. To have correct and impartial reports,
it was somewhat difficult. He believed the only
instance in which reporters were recognized as
such, except here, was in the French Assembly
in 1898 or 1894. They set about to have correct
reports of what was said by every member 10
debate without allowing members to correct their
speeches. They had ten reporters; one took
the first sentence another the second, and SO on.
Even this failed. There complaint of par
| TALLY aud, he had no doubt, justly. He did not
see any better way than to allow members the
privilege of correcting their speeches.
Mr.. STANLY said he had objections to
| that.
Mr.. STEPHENS thought there should be no OBJ
lection to handing written speeches to reporters
if the fact was noted
Mr.. SrANLY-That is all | want.
Mr. STEPHENs-Wi Withdraw the resolution, and
let the reporters take the suggestion.
Mr.. SrANLY objected, saying the course pro-
posed was equivalent to the House dscountenan-
cling the suggestion.
Mr.. STEPHENS remarked, as the resolution
stood he should vote against it..
MIR. FREEMAN, (dem.) of Miss, wished to offer
an amendment, that hereafter the rules OF the
House shall not be construed as to admit of the
discussion of political or other matters that are
not egitimately before the House.
The SPEAKER declared this out of order
Mr. FREEMAN appealed from the decision and
argued the relevancy of his proposition In the
course of his remarks, he said the country was
crying out everywhere against Congress squan-
dering the peoples money and time, and this very
hall was becoming byeword and reproach.
Mr.. SrANLY amended his proposition, by
adding the words provided nothing therein shall
be construed to prevent any gentleman from cor
recting or revising the reporters notes.
Mr.. JONES, (dem.) of Tennessee, supported
Mr.. Stanly resolution and Mr.. FREEMAN with
drew his appeal.
Mr.. EWING, (whig,) of Ky, thought the reso-
luton would have good effect. 1t wond be by
far the best method to abolish the system. Every
thing that is said of sufficient importance wond
be published in the papers; if not, any gentlem an
wishing to put himsefright. could publish his
speech at fifty cents for one hundred copies
The idea OF man publishing speech which
and fasehood. He did not censure the gentle-
man from Maine, who had CONFIRMED to the Gus
tom of the House. 1t was, however, the most
silent speech he had ever seen, not heard
Laughter.) 1t ought certainly to have been
stated under what circumstances it was published.
To take common sense view, such things are
not to enlighteu the public. The object is
simply
Here a voice interrupted Mr.. E. by saying
"Buncombe."
Mr.. EWING. resumed-Ave, that's it--a whole
volume in word. Laughter 1t is uni ust and un-
fair. Our friends from the North have no trouble
to write, as have gentlemen from other sections.
UaughteT.l | have seen a seven hour speech
published professedly under the one hour rule.
One hour is long enough to speak and too long
for person to write. (Laughter) If con-
stituents knew, of this they would complain; but,
poor fellows they don't know it. l hope after
this discussion, they may be made aware of it.
Much merriment.
Mr.. DEAN, dem. Of N. Y, moved the pre-
vious question.
Mr.. CHANDLER. whigl Of Pa, wanted to ex-
plain. Objections were made. Well, said he,
if you won't allow me to explain, permit me to
write out.
VoIcEs-"Agreed.' agreed" and laughter.
Mr.. SwEErzER, (dem.) of Ohio, wanted to
| lay the whole subject on the table.
| The motion rejected, by yeas 43, nays
| SO.
| Mr.. Stanly's resolution was then adopted
| The House attempted some other business
but finding itself without quorum, adjourned.