The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-12

land who was distinguished, the Iast se.sior,
for endeavcuring to unravel the mystery Of
Mr.. Crawfordss unavailable funds,n) that
the documents had been in his hands before
they were printed; and that, at the present
session, he had obtained from the Clerk
certified copy of the original document, with
facsimile Of its crasures. We infer from
these circumstances, in connection with what
follows, that some imputation of misconduct
is attempted to be fixed upon him. Thus
much seems necessary to enable our readers
to understand how the discussion alluded to
could have assumed such character as has
been represented II was brought on by MIR.
Campbell, Of Ohio, who submitted the follow
ing resolution -
RESOLVED, That committee be appointed
to ascertain by whom the suppression of the
paragraph, in the letter Of William II. Dickin
son, Cashier Of the Bank of Steubenyille. to
the Secretary of the Treasury, dated the Sd
day Of April, 1919, aud by him communicated
to this House at the last session, was caused,
with leave to sit during the sessions, and with
EO''~" ~ S~AAO A~s PStSOdS 0uu papers,
This resolution was opposed by several
members, and supported by others who, we
infer, imputed some misconduct to Mr.. Cook.
since it is said he rose not TO oppose the reso-
lutions but to 3" vindicate himself from sup
posed imputations," and concluded by offering
the following amendment to il -
And that the said committee be ins,ructeA
TO prepare and report to this. House a digest NJ
the evidence, if any such there be, s6ewne
whether uncurrent or deprecated bank notes
were taken in lieu of cash, from any Of IN.
banks, in which the pubick monies were IA
posted. Whether the publick monies have
not been discontinued to be deposited u
branches of the United States Bank. and MA
ced in certain local banks, situated in the
same towns or neighbourhood, without COM
plying with the directions of the law on tpas
subject; and whether such transfers have not
resulted in loss to the government: whether
the publick money has not been loaned ~
those banks in which standing deposites wera
madsy under the name of dsposites. ANA
whether such leans or deposites have not ra-
suited in loss to the government whether 90
curity was not neglected to be taken in some
one or more instances for the puuctua,itv oe
one or more banks which proposed to give
such security, and whether such failure haa
not resulted in loss to the government
BY this time, it may be supposed. not lit
tie degree of excitement prevailed, especially
among the friends of the Secretary of the
treasury, against whom this new attack was.
MADE by MIR. Cook. Mr.. Campbell having
accepted Mr.. Cooks amendment, the discus
sion was renewed; and with what temper Il
was conducted, may be inferred from motion,
ultimately made by Mr.. Gilmer, of Geore;c
10 add to the resolution the following para
graph -
AND to ascertain, ifpossible, whether anv
member OF this House, or confederacu as man.
oers, have made use Of the papers of this
mouse LOT the purpose Of making charges a..
sainst any Department. of this Government.
winch that member, or these members. know
to be false.'' N~A0"
In this stage of the business, it being near
~ O'Clock, some discreet member moved n,
adjourn, and the House adjourned. On the
next day the subject was resumed. and !.
salo the discussion was less personal, the ex-
cltement having in some degree subsidized
+ Mr.. Gilmer withdrew his amendment. and tho
resolution was adopted. On Friday the. tn.
T!F was again discussed.
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