Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26
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U. .. senass-.Execstlvs seseien.
WAeaIsoron. Narch ~

WAaa1GroM. March -.
SsArs--A letter vas received from the
Vice President, 10 which he stated that it was
his intention 70 be absent during the remain
der Of the session, end in order 70 afford op.
portunity for the Senate to slsst Vice Prssi-
dent pro tenn, be desired this fsst TO BE- made
known.
On motion Of NJ. Hale, NJ. Foot vss unsn.
inously chossn President pro tenn.
Mr.. Foot, on being conducted to the chair.
made few pertinent remarks.
On motion Of Nj. Wilson, . committee vas
sppC inted to communicate the election Of Nr.
Foot to Vice President Hamlip.
Mr. Wade presented the credentials Of John
sherman, Of Ohio, elected in the plsss Of Ar.
Chase.
Mr. sherman was qualified and took his ssst
Mr.. Hale moved to take up bis reeolotion Of
The election Of of6csra Agreed to-26 agains.
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Messrs. Bright and Breckinridgs spoke in
favor Of postponsment on account Of email d.
tendance and other rsasons. Mr. Brsokinsidge
said if the resolution was carried into effect
the Offices would be distributed o the re-
wards for psrtixsn service. Il Was aagitious
end mischievous system, and would ultimately
break down any Government on earth.
Mr. Hale. with due respect. said the Senator
was not justifsd in the inference that there
would be . general sweep. For one, he would
bo extremely sorry TO see THE done. hut il
would not be strange II the list Of
subordiuates should require little examine
tion or supervision. Abusss may have crspt
in. II SO, hs hoped they would be corr sctsd,
and faithful subor dinates let alone.
Mr. Bright opposed the resolution.
Mr. Fsssenden did not desire to make gen.
eral change Of officers; the most Of them we're
entirely acceptable; few might be removed.
Mr.. Clingman opposed . new election, re-
marking that he neither now nor heretofore
knew the political opinions of any Of the sub.
ordinates. Many persons now here wanted
foreign missions; if they could not get these
they want to be Sergeant-stAr1s.
Mr.. Douglas said political prescription WAS
10 be practiced for the frat time in the Senate
TO tie public injury and Generalization. He
had hoped the Senate would be afraid the deg
relation would be brought upon other bracnhes
Of the Government.
MIR. Nesmith recognized the doctrine ITO the
victors belong the spoils J" considsring the sxi-
gsnces Of the country, he would turn the bay.
onets against the office seekers.
Mr.. Powell moved to take up Mr. Hale's res.
olution, heretofore offered, providing for the
adjournment of the Senate, sine die. to-day.
1t WAS evident the majority, instead Of trans
acting the business OF an executive session for
which they were convened. 60 into miserable
scramble for the first time, we're attempting to
bring the contest for peace into the Senate
chamber. He looked on these things a. des-
picable enough to destroy any govsrnm ent on
. rth. He would not lend his presence to
such degrading works.
Mr. Trumbull replied the Senator complained
they did not transact business, but how could
they. wnen be and his friends we're continually
making dilatory motions and calling for tho
yeas and nays to waete time.
Mr.. Powell responded and concluded by say.
ing good. true and loyal men OF the South.
scorn offices and don't want them
Executive session then adjourned.