Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-03-29
Extra Session Of the U. s. Senate.

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Mr.. Powell called up his resolution fol
paying the Clerks of the Committees Of
the last session the usual compensation
for sixty days.
Mr.. Trumbull opposed the resolution
considering the payment proposed gratu-
itous, and as a reform was needed it had
better begin here.
Mr.. Clingman conceded with Mr..
Trumbull.
| Mr.. Powell said be had no doubt that
hundreds could be obtained at half the
prices now paid, bat faithful officers
should receive just compensation.
The resolution was rejected, u to %.
DIr. Douglass resolution was taken
up, and Mr.. Bayard concluded his speech.
Mr., Howe of Wisconsin opposed the
resolution because it was wholly unneces-
sary, and he was not convinced of the wis
dom of giving to he country the intelli-
gence which was demanded by the reso-
ton. The new Administration has pro-
claimed an earnest desire and fixed pur-
pose to maintain the authority of the
United States, and not the authority Of
this or that section merely, by peaceful
means if peaceful means will suffice
This is the fixed and settled purpose Of
the Government as le understood it, and
was it not a purpose which demanded
the best energies of every one? 1t
seemed to him that the Senator from H.
linois was furnishing aid to the enemies
Of the county.
His (Mr Howe's) party had done
nothing to c'eate the feyerish apprehen-
sion alIudedto by the senator from Hi
nois. They have no purpose of tramp
ling upon tie rights Of any individual in
any Poriionof the country. He objected
10 M Douglass proposition amending
the Constitution, on the ground that it
would only be approved by portion of
the people while the Constitution, TO be
satisfactory, must receive the assent Of
the whole country. We have such a
Constitution now, and why should not the
people continue TO be satisfied with it?
Without concluding, Mr.. Howe gave
way to al Executive session. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Saturday, March %.
A letter was read from the Vice Pres
ilent, in which be stated that it was his
intention 70 be absent during the remain
der of the session, and in order to afford
an opportunity for the Senate to elect a
Vice President pro tsmpore, he desired
this fact to be made known.
! On motion Of Mr.. Hale, Mr.. Foo;e
was unanimously chosen President pro
tempors.
Mr.. Foote being conducted to the
char said he received tbs unanimous
expression Of TIER confidence and good
viii, full recognition of the personal
compliment which it implied, and he
trusted with full appreciation Of the d.
rect and contingent responsibility i'm
posed. Not altogether unaccustomed
to the duties Of presiding officer, he had
learned something Of the delicacy and
difficulties which beset the efforts of a
faithful discharge Of the important du-
ties involved. Experience, indeed, show
ed the necessity Of relying very large
ly on the aid of the kind co-opera-
ton, indulgence ard forbearance of the
Senate-a cooperation and lorbearance
he was pleased to say, he had never seen
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