The New York herald., 1869-04-22

colleague had any idea Of the probable cost se ee
asked the question because he had beep was costly
ana would take some e provided
tnat the survey should 6e consent Of that govern
republic OF N the convention between the two
co.VSy Of the route, not Of ship railroad but Of
ship canal IL seemed to him that the resolution
was wholly addressed TO the Secretary Of the Navy
and opened the way TO considerable expense.
Mr.. WILSON remarked that the distance was said
to be thir,y-seven miles, the cost depended on the
be done for very small sum Of money. He sup
supposed the Colombian government would very
Mr. THURMAN, (dem.) Of Ohio, inquired whether
any money had been appropriated to cover this sur
vey. There was no necessity for the resolution un-
Mr. WILSON replied that while they could not now
make an appropriation the effect OF the passage OF
administration to the subject, In order that the
requisite consent OF the Colombian government
might be obtained and arrangements made to enter
upon the work In advance OF an appropriation.
Mr. P0MERoY Eep.l Of Kan, said that the resou.
tion might be modified SO as to request the Presi.
dent instead OF the Secretary Of the Navy to order
the survey. For this purpose engineer ofncers OF
the army might be employed.
thing to be done was to obtain the consent Of the
Colombian government. He had received letter
from New York In which the writer suggested Il
would be better to employ an army engineer. There
could be no survey until next winter owing TO the
rains Of the summer season.
over until tomorrow in order In the meantime, that
he might modify it SO that it might be more accept
able TO the Senate
PRINTING CONGRESSIONAL DEBATES.
Mr.. ANTHONY, rep.) Of r. l.. from the Committee
on Printing, reported that under the joint resolution
tracted with Rves Bailey for the publication OF the
debates and proceedings OF Congress In the Globe.
their the BID. He Explained the terms % Of the contract
30 far as regards Its effect on the reporters stating
that provision had been made BY which the COM
mi nj on nod n in hat N
order to secure to both the services OF the gentlemen
who had 80 long and faithfully served them in that
capaclty.
Mr. PoMERoY inquired If the reporters were left at
the mercy OF the publishers.
Mr. ANTHONY replied No. That matter had been
arranged, though with difficulty.
Mr.. PoMERoY said If the reporters were satisfied
he would acquiesce.
MIR. ANTHONY said the committee had declined to
sign the contract till that matter was satisfactorily
ARRANGED The result is that the debates are to be
published in the Globe as heretofore and the report
Ing In the Senate done by D. f. Murphy and his as
sstants.
PRINTING PATENT OFFICE REPORTS.
Mr.. ANTHONY said at the last session OF Congress
law was passed prohibiting the printing OF docu-
ments by either house costing more than $500 with
out concurrent resolution. The Senate and
also the House passed q resolution ordering
the printing OF an extra number OF the mechanical
t9 Hons was otY In u tSereoe
authority existed for printing those documents. 1t
would be great Inconvenience to the public and
the OHce II the printing cOuld not be proceeded
with. Under the circumstances stated each house
having expressed its will, the committee would If
authorize the Congressional Printer to take the re-
responsibility and print the smallest number ordered
by either house.
REGISTRY OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Mr.. CARPENTER, nepl OF Wis, called up his reso-
luton requesting the Several heads OF the depart
mens to furnish to the Senate on the first day OF the
next session OF Congress the names age and COM
pensation of the clerks, employees and inferior on
appointed how long they have held ONCE, and at
what places they resided in the States from which
they sy ye and on whose
Mr.. WILLIAMS trep.) Of Oregon, said that the reso-
luton related to a matter which had been con.
sldered by the Committee on Retrenchment. He
would therefore suggest that the Senate consent that
the resolution be referred to that committee, with
desired should be made known. He believed It was
contemplated by the committee to reorganiZe the
az any rae & 5nere was s proposition
apprehepstve that the passage OF the resolution at
this time would entail great deal Of labor on the
departments which they were not prepared at this
time to perform.
Mr.. CARPENTER replied that the reference Of the
to obtain the desired information II the committee
wanted the facts they must be procured from the
the committee would obtain the Information by the
commencement Of the next session so as to use 1t
for the purpose OF legislation. He therefore objected
to the reference OF the resolution.
Mr.. POMEROY suggested that the resolution should
be amended 80 US also to inquire on whose recon-
mendation the heads Of the departments were ap.
Mr. CARpEsrER replied that they all knew where
the heads OF departments were from and their COM
Mr. POMERoY remarked that while that was true
did the Senator know who recommended themS
Mr.. CARPENTER replied that he did not care to
know that.
Mr.. PoNERoY said tnat other members might want
to know merely for information.
Mr.. CARPENTER said that the information could be
asked for by an amendment to the resolution.
Mr. PoMERoY said the information would be in
ments TO turn out every man from Kansas. They
were wanted at home and were better on there than
here.
Mr. CARPENTER said in Offering his resolution he
had an object beyond mere curiosity. He believed
He believed that twice the number OF clerks required
were employed, and therefore there should be a re-
duction OF ne force to fifty cent while the hours
for labor should be increased, ana thus business
would be expedited and the expenses reduced
Mr. SHERMAN, lrep:l OF Ohio. did not care whether
opposed to it. The information called for would
I'LL several volumes. He had In his hand the last
Blue Book. which contained the very information
which the Senator sought, but IN O condensed form.
new Blue Book will be furnished at the next session
Of Congress. The book which ne held iu his hand
braced the names OF every o1lcer and employe of
the government down 10 the smallest postmaster the
places where employed, where from and from what
localities appointed. The Senator fron Wisconsin
for appointments. lie (Mr. Sherman, ventured TO
say that niney-nine ont OF hundred OF the clerks
appointed on verbal recommendations OF influ.
ental friends. In the Blue Book the names, saa-
ries, &C., of 45,o 900 onicehoders are recorded.
Mr. CARPENTER replied that II there were forty
Ave thousand OF them II was time the senate knew
more about them than they did at present.
MIR. FEssESDEN inquired how the Senator ex-
pected the departments 10 inform the Senate how
long the incumbenis resided In the States from
which they were appointed.
p Mr.. CARPENTER replied he supposed persons would
be appointed in each OF the departments specially
TO obtain the information. lie Thought he himself
could perform the contract in each department in
ten days. lie would ask every clerk the question.
Some Of the appointments were charged 60 States In
which the appointees never lived. These facts IL
was important 10 officially ascertain.
Mr.. TRUMBUbt, trep.) OF H., understood that the
resolution proposed to obtain the Information as to
persons employed in this city: Il was important it
should be adopted. The objection on the score OF
ing the interest with which the subject invested
The Blue Book was made up for the greater part OF
the names OF postmasters. He regarded the sub
Ject OF removal from and appointment TO Office
as one OF the greatest evils 10 the country
ana calculated to sap the very foundation OF our
government. The experience OF the last or eight
weeks atlmpuished them all that something should