Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-09-28
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Hence it is proved by the results, that there was an
oal deficiency of money in the Treasury the close
1880, tho appropriations of that ear amounting
$6ss $50, varying only $i727i from tho S705 500 es
mated by the Prc>idei, Could estimate embracing
many and such large OF varying receipts and
certain appropriations no expected approximate
to the acu We are only surprised to find accurate in
the general result.
We have thus shown that every item of the Presidents
estimate came from Mr. lnghans Official Reports and the
Statements OF the Clerk of the Senato have shown
that in detail they accurate could be expected
that in the final conclusion which they led the Pre-
sden,, they almost precisely correspond with the actual
result
We beg the reader now 10 look back 10 Mr. Inghams
Private Statement, and consider OF what il could
been the President in ascctaining what likely be
the condition Of the Treasury at the close OF the year
1880. Ii is totally inadequate Ia that object IL does not
profess ann it, Ii shows the probable which
would be subject TO appropriation for that year; the
amounts which had been appropriated " by acts passed at
the session. lar the have been publish
ed TO the 2st May $780, Inclusive. showing in note
that it does not do hat but gives statement
estimate of the appropriations yet 10 be made. With
acknowledged imperiections, it showed balance then
subject to appropriation though papably inaccurate, of
$l6I2sl6. 1t shown by the note that part of that
sum was already appropriated Indeed, dung that year
count of the S,oop of War Hornet Revolutionary off,
and soldiers besides large under other acts
the present session which amount appropriated was
'ndehne Congress remained in session until the 26th
day Of May 1880, and from day day, making APP
preparations which Mr. Ingham's statement did pre-
tend TO include.
For these reasons this statement now so paradefully
set forth, not of the slightest in showing what
would be the probable condition OF the Treasury
CLOSE OF the year. and exhibited very naccuray pro.
bable amount which then subject appropriation
II the President had based his upon alone he
would have deceived bmself and at least y, deced de-
scpon upon Congress lie would then have made false
statement, knocing IL TO be false" Finding IL of no
in leading correct view of the probable condition
the Treasury at the close of the year $780, tho Pre
dent evidently laid aside, resolving rely other
better adapted TO exhibit the real truth.
Let us now which statement actually came nearest
the truth, the Presidents or Mr.. highlands
me Psesien estimates the sum applicable to the
vice OF $780,, "ior the appropriations for the year
$780,, at 1924, 1906 1852
Mr.. Ingham makes it "a $40 sos
The actual amount, after deducting bad debts
and demands for prev ious years, was 25.62462l
Here Mr. lngham $25 1883 nearer the actual re-
suit than the President.
The President estimates tho appropriations
Mr. l"sham makes the appropriation, then .''O'-'I'o
made 22,947 $50
They actually wero 26 332 220
Here the President wa, S2I2l5 500 nearer the actual
result than Mr. Ingham Deduct from this sum the diff
ference above IN avor oil Mr. lnGham and it leaves
$i7o373 Thus in their final results, the statement Of
the President apProXimated S70373 nearer the truth
than Mr. lngham's! Yet proligao Editor has the har-
dihood TO charge the President with wil fal.ehood and
premedtaed fraud, because he did not make use of Mr.
lnghans only, papaby imperfect was and
widely erroneous as II Is now proved to be :!
There is but single item in Mr. Ingham's statement
whch could have aided the President in his
VIII De observed mat the amount available appFopa.
oO for the service of 1880, made up from the balance
In the Treasury at the close OF 1929 and receipts of
estimated balance from Mr. Inghams Annual Report and
the estimated Receipts; whereas Mr. Ingham in his pri
vae statement gives the actual balance the estimated
receipts The difference between the estimated and
tua balance, after deducting bad debts, and the
10 complete the service OF 1929 in each
ment 1884, 1853 1t is this which makes end of MIR
Inghams statement than the Presidents
This is the sole basis which these papers present to sus-
tain this monsrous charge, and on this point the
statement of the president derived from Mr. Inghan's
official report! Because the President did not use new
statement containing one item only which was more
4 1rpaS uuh nalna Lilo,
inaccurate in its whole results he charged by the abr.
Gator of 'supendous frauds, with making false state.
ment knowing ii 10 be false for the purpose of deceiyng
CoDgressl!
II it possible that Andrew Jackson should 60 de-
lberately to work to deceive Congress the state
the Treasury, with the view of controlling their egsa-
ton, would he play at this pary game! Is he such
child as to expect influence the legislation OF Congress-
by telling them there $S254,l53 less than there really
in Treasury which receives from twenty four 10
thirty millions year! The thought absurd; the charge
is ridiculous it is worthy only OF the fibricator of stu
pendous frauds and the inventor of Van Buren, conpra
eies
The latter part Of the Presidents statement, showing
that there other bills before the Houses Con-
gress, proposing appropriate 9I7l Si is also derived
from statements furnished by the Clerk of the Senate
which are appended To the Veto Message. II was done
TO show hat would be tho certain effect, if Congress did
not pause III their mad of needless appropriation
Il showed to them and the country the appalling fact,
that they went forward and made the appropriations
proposed unchecked by their discreon the veto
of the Executive, "TEN MILLION OF DOLLARS
tOoud not make the ercesS The Treasury receipts
Unless the payment Of the public debt be posfponed-
That the Presidents statement literally trie is prov
cd by the result And the American people NAV thank
Andrew Jackson that their whole revenues now
scattered TO the four winds, and the payment Of the
tonal debt indefinitely postponed.
Let turn our attention TO tho time and manner
in which is charge is got up. The papers on which
Is based, originated and the fraud alleged have been
Pracised in May 1880. The guilty conscience Of the
false accuser shows itself in the very article which gives
his proof
" Do hear ask" SAYS he, why this important
fact has not been before disclosed To this repy that
II is not our lault The facts Having he ard the
facts, obtained the proof and Immediately discharged
our duty by bringing it before The public" His proof
the foregoing statement of Mr.. Ineha which" saws he
soe haze obtained from The files nj the ITedstlTu De-
PGytnienk"
Having as he says, brought his charge before the pub.
lic Immediately after obtaining the proof follows that
lie procured his copy OF Mr. lnghams statement the
files Of the Treasury Department about the 18th day OF the
present month, when the charge first made.
Now, that no application has been made by him
TO the Treasury Department for copy Of Mr.. Inghams
statement since the present Secretary has Office
We aver that the Clerk who has charge OF the files which
contain h' paper has never been applied TO for copy
las never made out one, and has knowledge of be-
ing made out by any other person From whom then did
he obtain it,
principed creature than Dun Green never, perhaps at
tempted to put pen to paper No SANDER foul
HIN to circulate fabrication base for him to make
no statement too false for him to utter The end with him
- every thing the means aud their character matters Of
no moment. Though his statements may be in the tee IN
OF his former assertions, though they may be desruc-
tive to his hest friends II they can be supposed likely 10
inure the President he usher them TO public view re-
gsrdless Of honor and in despite Of consequences.
Tho last effort hc has made the kind