Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-08-31
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Relations, is moi in his place
Mr. COOPER. II the honorable Senator WIN give way,
will move tina, the further consideration OF this subject be
postponed.
Mr. FOOTE. Oh no, prefer going OH now. This mat
ter has already occupied much OF our atenon ana am
very anxious indeed that should De disposed OF nis
ing was proceeding express the regret which feel that
the honorable this resolution, SO much better quail
fed than myself 10 exhibit its true merits and vndcate II
against unjust and beral assamen, happens not to De In
his place. that the duty IS imposed upon me- however m
adeoute TO the task of saying something defence OF it. But
sir should be wholly unworthy OF The position which hold
in this body as chairman Of the Committee on Foreign Rea
TONS were inclined to shrink from the vindicaton OF reso-
luton which has received the unanimous sanction OF that
committee shall by undertake to occupy the at
enon of the Senate with discussion OF all the matters which
have been brought consideration this morning The
Chair has already ruled the contrary and had not that
decision Of the Chair been rendered. certainly should not
have felt an inclination debate topics wholly unconnected
with the question before will be allowed to say, how
ever when heard first of the practice of printing books
for the Of the Senate it struck me as being one more
than likely be productive of mischief certainly found
this system in full and active operation in this body when
had the honor of first taking my seat here. found that
such appropriations had been made, under the lead OF
certain gentlemen whom will specially name and
there seemed be general acquiescence In the SYSTEM as
one out Of which great public benefits might spring.
BY the by, as part of the parliamentary history Of the
country, it is worth noticing that OF those gentlemen
who have most distinguished themselves OF late by what they
regard and evidently wish others also to regard, as
the period which aude most Jealous and efficient advo-
Of it. The honorable Senator from Texas Mr. kusK
will allow refer as being one OF the class Of Sena-
alluded and be will be offended, trust it. for GER
delicate reasons somewhat eer reference to him 10
discussing this than should do but for the reasons al
uded to- What say Of him will be found much more
orciby applicable to Others to whom am not willing to
make any special ausion. have said, sir, that neither
feel authorized inclined enter upon the examination OF
certain TOPICS the consideration Of which have been in
ed this morning and yet hope to be pardoned for SAYING
nreaon the business Of supplying Senators with books that
the hrs, speech had the honor make IN this body was
in opposition that practice and believe the very first vote
gave given in order procure its suppression But
older Senators had established the practice, and were daily
furnishing ample proofs that they still approved it. and did
not deem altogether seemy in who was stranger
here to take upon myself the ungracous character OF re-
former. wish be distinctly understood too Mr. Pres-
dent that have sold any book which have thus
csived do believe that any gentleman who at present
member OF this body has thus disgraced himself and u.s.
Certainly such of unsenaoral meanness can be made
asans, any present occupying seat here, his
um immediate election will not be chargeable to undue
forbeaance my part strongly suspect that my honor
able friend from Texas, (r RUsK, -if he will allow me- for
the sake of convenience to refer to him again, as al
ways do with kindness strongly suspect sir, that he and
certain other members of this body in quite peculiar pre-
dcamen in relation this business. think that they have
deliberately and repeatedly voted for appropriations Of this
very kind of them involving sums OF money!
yet they think proper this time to manifest extraordinary
opposition to this proposal incur comparatively small
pense, in procuring the printing OF Mr. Paimers book,
for the of the Senate, the resolution expresses it.
Indeed, sir, really have been almost inclined, when
recoect that the Senator from Texas the warm adj
vocate short time since of the printing Of certain maps here
and has voted for various other propositions OF this SORT
necessary now to be specified to apply TO him. and those at
present zealousy cooperating with him, the language Of
Hudras when he speaks certain puranca pesonges
| his day, whose practice was to
tCompound for sins they were inclined to, s
! BY damnins those they had no mind to-
[Laughterl
The printing of certain books and maps short time since
very worthy and mertorious thing, and in every way
to be advocated urged commended and recommended be-
fore the present generation and all posterity but wher
another proposition of the kind, and according to
Judgment of not less merit by means, presented to u
for consideration, these gentlemen manifest the mos
holy indignation the Jealous and nfexible opposition
and sgnaze themselves by ndugng in language Of
ridicule and denuncaton do not say this Of my rent
from Texas who to confess the TRUTH always LIBERAL kind
and courteous
Mr.. RUSK. ask the Senator refer a single
this kind that have been the advocate of
MI. FOOTE. did not intend to particularize any body
much less to wound the feelings of any particular individual
but being thus called upon, will respond with becoming
ankness That honorable Senator voted for various appro
priaions of this kind, list of which have in my hand fol
of which confess that also voted in conformity with
the example of other Satores-and in
conformity also with the established usage of the Senate
voted with the Senator from Texas think, for printing
ithogaphing, binding, and FORTH Of book with which
avoaby connected the of gentleman distinguished
for scientific attainments for public spirit and for patriotism
snd who, trust will shortly be, cannot doubt he will
prove, distinguished ornament of this body refer now,
Of course, to Col. Fremont. hold in my hand satemen,
from our Secretary furnished my request showing
that the Of $780, 1851 different times expended
upon that book and the maps accompanying it all of which
by the Senate under very distinguished auspices
deed shall not go further into particulars present. but
ask my honorable friend did he for that large appro
priation -st
Mr.. RUsK, Gin his seat) did but that was very
different thing. 81.
Mr.. FOOTE. I thought that could net be in error on
this point And now, my honorable friend from Texa.
to have clearly committed himself heretofore on more
than one OCCASION by voting appropriations Of the kind
present asked, be will allow say that strongly suspect
that his strenuous opposition this book Of Mr. Palmes
chiefly from the act that he has had opportunity
of examining carefully and Of asceaning isinrsic value
have much respect for his and Judgment to SUP
pose that he could look into the pages Of work valuable
without feeling something Of sympathy and respect both TO
the author and the production OF his genius.
Sir, very extraordinary and unspang attack has beer
made this morning upon Mr.. Greenhow and his book OF
Oregon. shall not attempt Mr. Greenbows defence though
should certainly do did consider him in the least DANCE
from the assaults made upon him. In the controversy il
American public almost unanimously regarded him as tri
umphant II may be allowed to say, though that know
him WELL and believe him to be Of sterling sense
excellent aainments, and Of unquestioned probiy.
glad know that he preparing for the press valua
BILE historical work. portions of which he has done me h
honor of showing me and predict that whe
that work shall the light, Mr. Greenhow will be able
claim which of his deactos Of the preser
hour have been able 10 attain.
Mr. President il is far from my intention to institute
guar comparison between Mr. Pamers book and others,
the publication and distribution Of which have hereofor