The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-04-18

surely one, who claims TO think for himself or TO act
IRON his own CONVICTIONS, justly charge me, Tor my
course WIN any want OF regard for public duty or party
But never understood until reeeatly that the PROPOSE
non 10 give this printing To Doneson Armstrong
placed upon The GROUND which now md II placed by the
eommee that's. the exigencies OF the public service,
OF The necessity Tor having the work done al and
promptly The main, il not only consideration suggested
by MT Doneson himself 10 me, and his active friends
70 induce to support that propositions the necss.
slty OF y TO sustain the Union as party press il being
alleged That IN 70 other way could the paper be sustained
and kept up Sir. The appeal was distinctly and repeat
edly and openly made TO me. party man, 10 do this
as party measure, whereby patronage would be given
70 mat paper. which was losing concern and could not
be sustained except by profitable Jobs OF public printing
Appeals were made TO me upon that ground and that
ground alone, merely in connection with this PRINT
Ing but when Mr.. BRIoHrs resolution was reported
from tue Committee on Printing, to give to Doneson n
Armstrong the printing OF the seventh census, the appeal
was made 10 me upon the same ground BY the active
friends oil the unon and by one OF lis conductors IN
son-l mean Mr. Donelson | told that il was
necessary in order 10 sustain the paper that il must have
that printing Nay sir, was told-and am sorry to
nave TO say y, but IS necessary TO my ful uslihcaon
was told by one OF the most active friends OF that
pessone who had lis interests specially In charge in
gard to this paronagethat unless the printing given
10 Donelson q Armstrong. and that too within three
weeks the democratic party would be dlsorganizei and
dsbanded The gentleman who told me SO said he had
agreed, with some fifty others OF the House OF Repre-
senatives that the proposition should be made test OF
coniorned to, the party would be dsoganized and dis
banded
Whether the gentleman making that declaration to me
had the authority to speak for the fifty others, 90 not
know. | do not know, even, that he really in
earnest, for himself But The declaration he did make
repeatedly. and often most vehemeatly. My answer TO
that was very brief terms stated, with perfect
DOR that If the integrity and organization OF the demo-
cratic party, much as loved il, depended upon the pa
ironage to be given in the form OF profitable jobs Of pub
lie work. to newspapers al Washington to be
tanned only by services 10 be paid for money OFT OF the
public treasury would at that very moment vote for its
Reorganization and annhilaton and, further that if
such was the condition OF service to be rendered by the
Washington Unlon the the democratic patty
clear OF II the better. am as thorough party
any one upon this floor. have been devoted 10 the
interests Of my party since first took part the
business OF life. do not care what cries may be raised
against me-what statements may be made TO my posi-
ton, or my party associations, or the considerations
which control me. am willing TO stand upon the decla
rations have Just made rule for my conduct in all
matters involving my public duties or party relations
ieel my heart that have clean bill OF political and par
ty health. shall trust 10 it, But sir, supposng The Union
to have satisfied me ever so we'll party organsuppo
sing lis course to have been acceptable to
democratic press--when II was proposed to me- as a
means OF sustaining and supporting It, that should sup
port also paper directly opposed 10 the principles and the
views entertaln-my aniipodes n politics, and engaged
in the daily denuncia!on Of the party to which belong
would have seen the whole concern, and every other
paper along with II, sunk into the bottom OF the be
fore would have moved one finger, or said one word in
acquescence, hesated to declare, now declare,
my dlsavowal and reputation OF all such or
engagements Tell me- sir about democratic organization,
and party fealty, to be manifested by such propositions
aud arrangements as this Why, sir what is it, but
coalition with political opponents And for what J
Not, sir for political advancement party advantage
No, sir IT is political amalgamation and abandonment OF
party, with the effect only OF giving money 10 particular
northumberland one OF those individuals active,
scrupulous, vndicive political opponent To my mind,
has no considerations OF popriey to commend TO ia
vor-no item OF party advantage to justify IT, Il is 10
my apprehension, neither nor less than amaga-
nation OF parties-an utter disregard OF all party dis
lncions, for mere pecuniary gain Such is my opinion
Let II pass for what II may be worth neither censuIe
nor condemn that of others.
And here, Mr.. President, lest be misunderstood I
must do an act oil simple justice 10 individual had
heard from an early period of the session, that
rangement had existed between the Union and Republic
newspapers 10 get and divide the public printing was
sorry 10 hear it, The contradic,ed accept
ed the contradiction. heard il again. what seemed
10 me pretty good authority the day before the committee
met. This arrangement was made on the sth OF April.
On that morning. as was coming to the Capitol, met
OF the pfopretors oil the Washington Uniunl
General Armstrong--and had conversation with him
this subject. stated 10 him that understood thai
this arrangement was about to be made. And, as ex-
peeled lion him-a gent eman whom ! have known for
years, and Tor whom have entertained the highest
tesPect-with an expression OF Indignation which became
him. he tad, IN substance Sir, know OF such
raDgement; and If any such arrangement should be made
should repudiae it, love my party, labor for my
party, and any legitimate advantage, pecuniary point
OF view, that can get The faithful discharge OF my
duty to that party, will receives but IT is 10 be obtain
ed by and coalition with my political oppo-
nents, would scorn TO touch it," honored him for the
sentiment. II was what expected, from what | had
known. and what had always heard, OF his course
through life. And do not believe that such
rangemen, that Of which have spoken meets can
meet his approval. would, under any circumstances,
be accepted or concurred in by him.
Mr. President, have said all that desire 10 say, in a
manner somewhat incoheren and disconnected II Is true
yet expressing in substance the views entertain beg
pardon oil the Senate for having espassed long upon
Their attention, and am now done.
DEFICIENCY BILL.
The Senate having under consde ration the bill OF the
House OF Representative, 10 supply deficiencies in the
appropriations for the service OF the fiscal year ending
June 30tb, 1852, and
Mr.. HUNTER having concluded his remarks,
MIR. GWlN said | wish 10 say something to the SEN
ate upon this question, in relation remarks OF the
honorable senator from Virginia, lMr. HusrERl Bat
as II Is exceedingly important, that should have
ecuive session. tina, this subject be postponed
al in order that the Senate may proceed to the
consideration OF executive business.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD. Will the honorable senator from
California [ Mr.. GwIsl allow to ask one question
Of the honorable chairman OF the Finance Committee
[ Mr.. HUNTER who has Just taken his seat
Mr.. GWlN. Certainly; | withdraw my motion to
postpone
Mr.. UNDERWOOD | have not vet read this bill ;
and wish TO know whether the senator from Virginia
Mr HUsTrRl proposes any remedy in this bill 10 obvi
ate those abuses and 10 repeal those obnoxious laws OF
which he has spokenl
Mr.. HUNTER. II is my design to obtain the sense
oil the Senate by OF amendments before this mat
knowledge since this bill was reported. ~
Mr.. UNDERWOOD. | would like to make few
remarks II would not interfere with the desire of the
senator IRON California Mr. GwIN1 10 90 into