The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-11

The report was then laii on the table.
The question required on the motion TO print Il
Mr. ytSroS.-I desire to know what is the question:
The SrEAxER-To print the report
MIR. viSros.-Does it include the testimony
The SPEAKER.-It does not
Mr. KING, of Georgia.-ls the question desirable
The SPEAKER.-lt is not
Mr. KIsc.-ls it competent for to to omit the
letter
The srrAKsH-It is not-,he report cannot be eur
tailed.
Mr. BRopHrAp.-I ask for tho reading Of the resolution
which accompanies the report Of the minority
he sprAKsR-The gentleman from Pennsy lvanis
asks for the reading OF the resolution.
The reading of the resolution ordered. and il
that the testimony taken by the select committee instr
tuted to investigate the charges against Mr. Webster
gether with the OF the majority aud minority be
laid the table and printed and that the committee be
discharged from the further Of the subject
Mr. KING, Of Georgia Did unicrstand the chair to
say that the question was on the adoption OF the resoiu
ton Of the minority
laid the report Of the majority the table and the ques'
ton now Is shall lie printed
Mr Roof ask for the yeas and nays on the motion TO
print
A good deal of confusion prevailing
MIR, WINTHROP, who arose, was not heard by the
Speaker, when he first ADDRESSED him.
MIR. WINTHROP MIR Speaker, -
The spaAKrx-Gentlcmen will come to order, Trap,
Mr. WINTHROP, (elevating his voce)-" Mr. Speaker
[Cries Of order"l
The speaker did not as yet, recognize MT winthrop,
owing TO his effort: hrst to e conquer peace"
Mr. w,srHsor, (very loud AIR Speaker!
Mr. W,srnnor-ihaye been r., Ing for ten minutes
voice Oh no not ten minutes ~ to get tine floor
10 ask for the reading of the minority report move
that the report be read
There being no objection, the Clerk read the
RtPoRT OF THE MINORITY.
l. Mr. BRrNKERHoFF says that the modus operandf OF
Mr. Webster getting money from the fund,
this. He advised Mr.. Stubbs to write no to the
placing pas Fl thi. fund a The disposal OF the Secretary
Of Stale. Mr. 5tubbs did So and Mr. Webster transmit
ted the note Of MI, su0ss to the President
mentioning the amount which ne supposed would Dc ne
cessary Tor the purposes Of the Department, ETC.
THE LETTER. THE LETTER !!
q The committee say that the letter from Mr. Smith,
unexplained, would convey the impression that the
charge OF portion Of the secret service fund having
been appropriated corruption of the party press
was true. The following is the letter, viz :
PORTLAND, August IL, ls42.
Dear Sir: suppose we may consider our long disputed
boundary now settled and the people OF Maine feel that
great edit Is due 10 your efforts in bringing forty
years dispute to close feel grafed in the result
from conviction Of many years standing, that new
have adopted would accomplish it, while another forty
years OF circuitous diplomacy would have availed
nothing
Considering the matter settled presume you feel
justified in enabling fulfil certain assurances which
made to few individuals at dlnsrent points m .n,s
in order to adjust the tone and direction OF the
party presses and through them Of public sentiment to
the purposes desirable OF accomplishment under your
administration For my own services you can also
make such allowance from the contingent fund you
may deem proper, merely rcmarking that all that was
contemplated in my original letters you of May, lS4,
on the SUBJECT far as Maine the of the peo
pie are concerned, has been happily realized. To the
individuals alluded to above, three number, gave
that in the event OF settlement Of the boun
dary they should DO allowed reasonable remuneration
for their time and incidental expenses and should like
to be able to remit them 500 or Sl25 each II III my pow
err Nevertheless, assumed no authority to bind your
department in official manner on the subject but the
whole rests in my confidential intercourse with them
and leave it, after stating the fact wholly at your dis
erection. presume the contingent fund will be ample
and your control in it ample do whatever you think
just
consent for you TO fill the blank you may deem pro-
per- And do it thus seasonaby lest there be ground
for the las trust there is no that will short
ly claim right to retire from the administration Of the
State department.
beg You to believe that whether you remain in your
present any other position Of the public service, my
best wishes will attend your efforts and shall be most
happy in opportunity Of my being serviceable to you
in this region Of country.
am truly,
Your friend and obdt servant,
(Signed) FRANCIS q. J. SMITH
WHAT MR.. SMITH SAYS
Mr. SMITH denies on examination that any part Of tho
$3.50 received by him out Of the fund paid or
promised to any person. in way connected with the
public press. But Mr. Brinckerhof says the object ar
pears have been to institute and prosecute course OF
eeconeering and carry ing on correspondence to In
auence and adjust the tone of the party press in the
would lead the people to be satisfied with tho anticipated
negotiation the Northeastern boundary question MIR.
Accordingy $500 were transmitted 10 him by Mr. Web
And It is due to them to say that the money intend
ed for Thorn was retained in the hands Of Mr. Smith
{aughter) hether the letter not its best in
terpreter Mr. Bfnckerho leaves the House to deter.
mine.
As to Mr. Websters delay in settling his accounts Mr.
Brnckcrho takes view similar to that expressed by
Mr. lngersol and says there is no evidence from Mr.
Webster q when how AMI to whom Of the
had been disposed Of And MIR Brnckerhof leaves the
House to determine the matter for themselves
The question stated printing the reports of the
majority and minority.
And yeas aud nays having been ordered the clerk
commenced calling the roll
Air tstffv The lone rain IN rint hath
ports will then be in order to ask for the printing Of
onef
The SPrAxER-Whcn the House determines the ques.
ton before it. the Chair will INFORM the gentleman
MIR. KING OF 0eorga-Ar. speaker
The SrEAxER-1he Clerk has commenced calling the
roll
I've Clerk proceeded and, having concluded.
The SPEAKER announced that the question was decided
in the affirmative Yeas Isl, nays Is.
SO the two reports laid the table and ordered
to be printed. The testimony will be omitted.
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