The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

bill back 10 the committee on ways ana
means, directing them to frame bill au-
thorizng the auditor to extend the time
in such counties as he deems should have
it. This opposition to an extension of
time springs from spccuiators-boud-
holdcrs--men who are Specializing of of
auditors warrants If this time is extend
ed the valuation of these warrants will he
affected-and hence 9he opposition. We
should not turn doaf ear to the cries of
the people for the benefit Of bondholders
and spectators,
Mr.. Chamberlain moved to amend the
motion that the auditor be instructed to
extend the time whenever representatives
ask for it for their counties.
Mr. Watson said nothing had been said
about extending the time in any of the
counties except the cotton growing re-
gion. He represented d stock raising
county-his people were dependent on
the cotton growing counties to buy their
horses, their cattle and hogs. They were
unable to dispose of their stock to the
cotton growing counties, for there was
no money in the latter, and hence they
were just as bad off as any other section.
If you grant one county this immunity,
in Gods name let all have it.
Alexander opposed the whole thing
The people were better prepared to pay
now than they would be two months
hence. He entered his protest against
any extension.
Mr.. Clayton said the substitute and
amendment amounted practically to
general extension, and he was satisfied
no bill with this general feature could
pass the Senate.
Mr. Freddy and Mr. Wilson, of Wash
ington, favored the measure.
Mr. Owen said if the Senate proposed
to be a block in the way of the interest;
of the people, let them shoulder the re
sponsibility. He did not intend to be de
tered from doing his duty by threats OF
| the Senate.
Mr. Padgett said the people demanded
an extension, and when the collector
turned over the funds there would not be
a ten cent pocc that could be used in pay
ment of interest on the State debt, for the
collectors will be certain to pay over
auditors warrants. AS for the senate,
which the gentlemen from jefferson Mr..
Clayton) taunts us with, he did not pro
pose to be guided by them, but by his
own conscience lie would like to know
how the gentleman knew so much of the
Senate
The remarks of Mr.. p. were very ap-
propriate, and had u telling effect.
Mr.. Clayton said whether the gentl,
men care for the Senate or not, they would
be compelled to come to their views. AS
to how he knew so much about the Sel-
ate, that was his business. Ii this Hous
persists in passing measures which they
know the Senate will not pass, then the
House will be responsible for clogging
the wheels of legislation.
Mr.. Steele strongly urged the claims of
Sewer county.
Mr., House opposed the substitute of
Mr.. Tankersley. He did not propose to
delegate to the auditor duties which be-
longed to himself. He had been shock
ed at the expression of the gentleman
from jefferson Mr.. Clayton,) threaten
ing us with the Senate. If we are free
men let us act for ourselves, and leave
the Senate to do likewise.
Mr. Clayton repudiated the expression
that he had tauntingly mentioned the
Senate-there was no taunt or threat
simply suggestion.
A vote was then had on both Mr.. Tan
kerslev's substitute, and Mr. Chamber.
lain's amendment, both of which were
voted down.
The committee then rose, and asked
leave to sit again.