The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-27

oluon IS adopted, by which the work already performed
70 to be paid for under the resolution OF 1919. with de-
dueiion OF forty five per cent. the printing Of the Patent
omce report alone which has already been DONE VIII
give the printer 100000 profit Now lido not know who
the chairman of this committee 10, do know any
thing about the subject but the report OF that commit
tee has been made about to be made think i due
70 the government that should examine the subject
that should the report and understand the facts Of
Now Mr., President, the senator from mississippi Mr.
senator with whom he 10 now conversing, Mr. SMITH
desire 10 ask those senators who have spoken in favor
o. this proposition TO point me TO report OF committee
OF this Senate 10 any specific information possess
by which we know, or by which we can tell the people
of several States, what is the precise profit which
these contractors make for the work already done
and paid for il adopt this resolution In reference to
the work already done have not the slightest Objection
II Is found examination that il has been Improbable
TO the contractor to refund 10 him whatever has cost
him beyond what he has already received, TO go
further and say that he shall receive some proh; but
want to know, before the contract 70 be abandoned
what will be the amount Of profit he will receive under
this resolution am told by brother senator, IN refer
to one particular book, already printed under this
the profits will be $50 600 SHOULD like to have some
additional information on this subject before IS dis
posed Of
Mr. FOOTE shall not now enter into long spe ech.
know il is unnecessary But charge of fraud" has
been brought against one o. the most honorable, high:
minded spirited men in this republic, which charge
into an investigation all OF the foundation upon which
this charge purporis TO be based The individual lmpi;
Gated in this accusation has already defended himself
most runphany against this accusations preferred II
by OF the most unprlnciped men who ever as
sailed the character Of honorable in this any
country under the and doubt not sir that every
Rches defence, with the exception Of certain mem
bers of Congress already entirely satisfied Of the in.
justice OF all such impuiations as have been cast upon
him.
Sir, with regard to the actual profits which likely
to the contractor ii the amendment should be
adopted, confess that am not prepared TO decide
suppose the point be Of some doubt understand
it, though to be true, and do not question II at all that
the most experienced practical printer in the country he
man who has been most extensively engaged in the
execution of work OF this sort-Mr Rveshas testified
before committee OF the other House. that the most
moderate terms on which this work could be executed
with safety 10 the printer himself were terms far
liberal and advantageous to the contractor than those en-
braced in the amendment. understand that Mr. Rlves
MI WALES. Will the senator from Mississippl allow
me to state that had from Mr. Ryes himself, while
this debate has been going that he never testified as
M. FoOTE. We'll. | was told that be did So
Mr. WALES. have it from Mr.. Rives himself that
Mr.. FOoTE. AT all events, Mr. Ryes has not tesli.
fed nor will any other in the country testify, that
there is any probability that the contractor can make
much money under the contract proposed here One thing
is certain, that unless adopt the amendment or
other Of relief run-ineviiable rain--w
fall upon the contractor Nobody doubt this result
ner that could moi but have deeply enlisted The sensb
ties OF all Of Sir the honorable senator IRON Mary
land Mr. PRATrl does not seem to be aware OF the fact
that early in the present session of Congress- the con-
tractor asked to be released from his contract that he did
he found il impraccabie TO execute It that
he not at all TO blame for the delay which has occurred
with ever since he ascertaned that, owing TO
beyond his control and for the operation OF which
he was in way responsible, 1t would be wholly i'm
possible for him 10 comply with his engagements 10 US
In his behalf sir long since announced this state OF
things and urged the Senate to prompt action upon the
subjects bat, much to my chagrin, found me Senate
arfoin
averse 10 do anything in the affair
will not detain the Senate very long but az com
to bring to the notice Of the Senate facts which
as understand proved before that committee should
not have occupied the attention OF the Senate at all with
this evidence but for the extraordinary course which this
discussion has assumed Understand what the evidence
before the committee Of the other House proves, (and
obtain my information from as high an authority as any
in the countrysuch, al least, rely upon absolutely
The evidence substantially as follows:
That the material and press power the 'Union office"
was amply sufficient tor the usnai amount Of printing!
has been ordered by this Congress; .#l trf. ST.
That every exertion has been made TO expedite tue
That more has been done in the same time than ever
That great delay has been occasoned in the
bers by the law requiring them 70 be bounA;
shmsn 10 Washington capable of doing Il, and one had
TO be fitted up;
That the regular numbers were delayed for want Of
piacs iusneu Dy pefots over Wnom Inc Pfhtef nnu NO
control
That this cause and delay growing Of binding.
printed accumulated the Union Buildings such
that they in danger of being crushed by
That establishment of tho bndey IL been
fully supplied with printed matter; 80
That the has been well done, ~ not better than
ever before. and with all possible prompness
Now these are facts which have all been proved; and
the printer has simply applied you, under all these c
cumstsDces, do what To do that which you ought TO
have done last Januaryto relieve him from the oerous
and oppressive weight OF contract which he hnds i'm
possible for him to execute owing TO circumstances too
potential 10 be resisted by him successfully, and in the
generation OF which he was not at all participant.
Gentlemen say that he is not to be reeved-hat they
to hold him to the strict letter OF the contract ls this
lust Isit humane IL il honorable entertain no
doubt that II this amendment Is adopted, the persons in
teested in this contract for printing will make only al
very moderate profit indeed, II they make any profit ut
all My desire is simply that the connection heretofore
Mr. Richie and Congress may terminate at the
same time to him from ruin, and save MS from the
dshonor Of infctng such oppression upon worthy and
patriotic man. who unfortunately, has made some ene-
fnes--eome in Congress and some elsewhere--by con-
slant exhibition Of that fervid minded elevated
patriotism which belongs 10 his character II refuse
to release him, the pubic will understandable world will
undestand-pvstery will understand that illberal and
heartless men have pursued him to his ruin.
The PRESIDENT Order
Mr.. F0OrE do not speak Of members Of Congress-
He has been assailed in certain newspapers edited in
manner 20 interruptions to have Disguised every
OF sound feeling inlthe republic and by letter winters,
still less worthy Of respect This whole transaction sir,
will be understood and appreciated BY the whole people
Of the republic whose indignation will award 70 the gBo
bic and heaess prosecutors OF the venerable man whose
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