The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-19
House OF Representatives.

NArNNGIoS, ltS 10, 1901
INVESTIGATION CLERK THE
Mr.. ciIsemAs, (adm) Of N. c., offered resolution d
recting the Committee Accounts to examine the
tonery provided of the members report its
real value, aad make such recommendation as they
may deem proper in the premises. Mr.. Cling
said If the prices now paid for stationery
the heretofore there must be great mistake
somewhere lie had found it infe rs to be obliged
20 buy some at bookstores. He had stltemen
in the Globe of such serious character, and which,
If true, implicated the late Clerk, Mr., Cull:m, in
an ornbezzloment OF public honey. If any officer
OF the House was in combination with outsiders 10
buy stationery low aud sell at hsh rates. Lie ought to
DO punished may be that great injustice has been done
tina; Clerk. OF whose conduct he knew nothing The af
fair and charges, however, require investigation.
Mr. for-ros, tsdm OF Ala thought that special CON-
mtiee should be appointed 10 examine this subject a,1
nothing else There ought 10 be law requiring strict
House lilo was surprised that Mr. Culloms friends had
allowed much time OF the session 10 eapse without de-
~ sHvAcF tadm) cf Tenn remarked tina, the charges
agaas; M Culom were made matte. OF discussion N
h. district during the last canvass and he had been told
Mr. Cuilom made $40 900 outside OF his Clerk
This cane Mr. Stanton member OF the Tennessee
legislature ard who once the pct Of Mr.. Culom.
Mr. MASON, (adm.) OF KY, said tho Committee on Ac
had found improper conduct yet and he hoped
they would not, lie suggested other examinations,
Mr. MAysARp topp) Of Tenn, said he was no, here 70
screen Mir Culons conduct from full Investigation, and
he requested by BIN TO ask an inquiry Hcdcmandcd
Amer further debate resolution was adopted referring
N select committee VI i've the accounts Of the late Clerk,
with npwor report at time and to send for persons
TRfAstHY NOTE AND AUTHORIZATION REPORTED.
Mr !. CLANCY JoSsz from the committee, reported
bill authorizing the issue of Treasury notes; bill max
ng appropriations for the expenses Of the Indian Depart
mcni, and the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bi
psTATE TREASURY sorL Bitt-
Tho House went into Committee of tho Whole on the
State IL the Union the Treasury BILL which Is similar to
that introduced In the Senate
Nj T. GtAScy Jovlss, (atlm) Of Pa, said the exgcnccs
OF the government required the bill 70 be passed rapid
" possible, but he would not press Us consideration
nov unless the House with some degree Of unaninnity
would rive iis eonscp lie unwilling to force dc
bate, a. the bill was not yet printed
M CAar11iI, (opp) of ohio. said the House should
have full time TO consider measure Of such moment
Mr. DsNSE, opp Of Mass remarked Il they considered
and the condition In which the government placed,
there would be found TO be no precedent for the passage
1sosT S NV HS Sa ,a ~ H. bin al once "
NJ RHm Opp Of Ia alluded 70 the FAC, that six or
hundred Of debt not due and asked why should be
proposed hat the government issre paper money, which
has been condemned by the democracy everywhere. 4.
twenty muons Of paper money the effect Of which would
be e add 10 the financial dsultcs by continuing the
boarding q specie by the banks and miscrs lie wanted
Mr. IErcHrR. (adm Of Va was glad thorc is evidence
Of improyemchtin the way Of legislation Nothing had
afforded him satisfaction than the remarks Of the
gentleman who had lust taken his seat He recolectod
that that gentleman, in the last Congress, reported
bills relative the Territories and caused vote them
BY moving the previous question.
Mr. replied that he had reported bill that had
not been printed for at least ten days.
Mr. lKICHER responding, gaid that not the priv.
iege q amendment permitted by that gentleman and
bis friends
Mr. Grow would ask the gentleman from Virgins 10 rc
fer 10 single bill he had pressed which had not
been discussed for least four days lie supposed the
gentleman alluded " Kansas
Mr. IHrCHsR said another thing had occurred In the last
Congress. Bills reported from the Committee on
Lands printed, and forced Through under tho
operation OF the previous question. lie would again con
psahate the House the prospect Of Improvement in e
psaiion.
MIR GiAScy JoSE gave notice that he would ask for the
consideration " fhc bin on Monday.
The committee then rose.
riE PUBLIC PRINTING fyvFsrGArioN.
On motion ct Mr.. SsFrH, tadrn) Of Va, the special com
tnee charged with the examination Of the subject Of pub
Ic rintnr was directed SO extend their Inquiries to bind
ing engraving paper, and publication OF the debates in
the Congressional Globe.
. mt FoR ADMISSION or KANSAS
Mr. p,yKs fopp) ~ Mass. introduced bill authorizing
the peonle OF kansas form constitution and state
government preparatory admission into the Union with
all the rights Of the original States Referred to the Com
mitioc on Territories. - .
The Joint resolution introduced by Mr. Taylor, CT New
York was passed II provides for rayng the arrearases
Of the salaries Of members at the commencement instead
81 the end OF the session.
Adjourned.