The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-29

validity Of ,hss iudsHent made under spshodistiys
50, q may not s. suppose the jadsasa q he
court below is against Mr. Crawford, in honor b. would
be bound by the stale Of The pleading on which the ug
obligation, would lead him. But in the event 81 his
deaihthe suit abatingit could not be evved or IL
vived his executors might be under high duty TO file
plea in bar against the general government to defeat tine
Mr. EWING, dr his seat) No, sir; need not say
my learned friend than they would have 10 abide BY
Mr. BUTLER There are great many ways Of
amending the pleadings below. 9@8
Mr. EWING No, they cannot do il.
would be 50 il this case. know very well that the
pleadngs and judgment in appellate tribunals must rest
entirely o. the pleadngs and the Judgment upon them 10
matter OF this kind 10 making use OF the courts for
purposes not contemplated BY the constitution Of the
United States Il never has been done Now. with re,
gard the present Of the law, this money was paid
under the adjudication OF the Auditor and approved
by the Secretary Of the Treasury That Judgment o.
proceeding is no longer IN sri but final L was paid,
therefore, judgment, that which has the operation
o. Judgment and that Judgment MIR Crawford
against any right per sge OF the government to recover
i and have dsa Of hi
abide by but there is security that Miedge Gaphn
or others may not be sued BY the federal courts and
brought within the scope Of the judgment conclude
which is part Of its Office or within its usual and
proper jurisdiction twill, in effect give il the Office Of
review over distinct department OF this government,
against the true intendment OF such jurisdiction.
Mr. DAWSON regret very much the tone and
manner OF the senator from Tennessee [M TuRNEYl on
this subject Mr. Crawford has had great deal said 10
relation him iD connection with this particular clam
ana when gentlemen use the word withdrawing" IN
relation to his character, they ought first TO understand
the nature OF the mpuaion thai they are making and
whether they can sustain the accusation against Mr.
Crawford in relation to this matter demand, the
friend Of Mr. Crawford to know what part OF his conduct
IN relation to this matter needs embarrassing What
namy Improperly has been attached to him in relation
to this matter Where are the occasions upon which he
has not acted openly fairly, and boldly in relation to the
matter When was il that ne ever forfeited his honor or
part OF his conduct during his administration OF the
War Department needs "wh ewashng." even by deci!
sion OF the Supreme Court Of the United States know
the senator from Tennessee did NOT in using the word
whitewashed," intend to convey charge inconsistent
with honor; at least think not
Mr.. TURNKEY Ii the senator will allow me, will
say that made charge intended to make
when spoke of whtewashing MIR. Crawford himself
feels that there is something hanging him, other
wise he never would have made the application to
Congress He feltt when he first asked investigation
in the House Thatinvesliganon resulted unfavoraby to
him, and now, 10 get rid of hat-for it only plunged nm
lower in the public esiimalionhe sends here PROPOSE
lion for judicial investigation, in order 10 whtewash
those reflections which have been cast upon him by the
proceedings OF the House and by what has TRANSFERRED
Mr.. DAWSON, What part Of the proceedings Of the
House cas's any imPatation upon Mr. Crawford
MIR. DAWSON. Yes, sir; and they cast no imputa-
ton Sir, is ungenerous and unknd, in the absence
OF this gentleman. where he has not the opportunity OF
yndcatng his own honor BY taking part IN the debate
to nsnuae any thing against him. calculated to do him
injury before the couny that he has served. Mr. Caw
ford, in this TRANSACTIONS has acted with marked honor
upon this claim improperly. The claim passed by
the proper departments oil the government and lis
ment was sustained BY the late Attorney General oil the
United States, who, with an honor and magnanimity
:
there any blame in relation TO this matter il was
upon him, and he published il to the world. The late
Attorney General Mr. Johnsonl has published his opin-
ion and his evidence and assumed the whole RESPONSE
biy like Then how can il be brought up here,
before the American people, and charged that this Is
George When ss Ss
Of party and the unkindness OF personal relations will
circulate reports throughout the country injurious TO his
The mode he has adoptedI What islti He comes be-
fore the country, and notw outstanding that he Is
shielded by the constitution and laws in the possession
o. tne money, YET as doubts nave oeea Expressed
OF Gaphn, he says, Tar be is
cerned, here is every dollar OF that money Now ad
Indicate u before any tribunal you may select Con-
yress proposes select the Supreme Court OF the United
States, commencing in the District Court and carrying
up TO the Supreme Court. What fori To +" whtewash"
me character OF George w Crawford by decision OF the
Supreme Court And will the Supreme Court make a
decision to whewash his character against their oaihs
and the high obligations Of their dgnIhed position Why
| Is charge against them. And when Mr. Crawford
has pursued only the course which justice. honor. and
propey demanded OF him. he is charged here coming
with view to " whitewash his reputation, stained
of course by some previous conduct But as the senator
rom South Carolina said, MIR. Crawiord's honor 10
known, and his parole would carry weight wherever
honor and honesty to be found Gentlemen say they
will not grant this investigation. And why Because
he Supreme Court may support the construction OF that
aw given TO II by the departments OF this government
md their sanction would be protection 10 the past adj
nnslraton from this slanosr and that the thing TO be
eared. Ii Is not "whiiewashng," but II 10 subject
srailon TO the decision OF the Supreme Court the hna
,rber and their DECISION when pronounced will give
10 the entire country, where party motives
md personal feelings do not interfere TO prevent
did expect. at any me 10 be called IN relation
o this claim. was not n Congress when the law was
d subject TO that construction which has been made by
he proper departments OF the government and will
ing 10 abide BY IT, II others not the only way TO AVOID
T. and give the whole matter rehearng. before the SUI
reme Couu OF the Uniled STATES Mr.. Crawford aban-
ions his legal right TO defend himself against any suit
He abandons all that, and comes here and
ays, will abide by the decision OF the Supreme Court
and not put IN any plea
Mr.. GWIN, (inierpos,ng.) Will the gentleman give
way for motion TO postpone the bill until tomorrow
Mr.. DAWSON, No, SIR; have but . few more re-
marks TO make. did not know before OF the existence
81 the report OF this committee, did know what its
contents until heard Il read by the Secretary.
wished 10 have the resolution referred 70 the judiciary
Committee, for the purpose OF placing before that inel
yent committee, having fall knowledge OF the laws OF
by agreement between the psres This SUIT could be
ordered As has been declared BY the immediate rep
OF the people that suit shall be instituted
against Mr. Crawford. 90 for the institution OF III and II
Mr. Craw lord s not sustained by the decision OF the SUI
preme Court then let him pay back every dollar as he
do Eif hful n m ruunr