The daily union., 1852-08-18

say ld so lar as am concerned, nave never upon
any occasion uttered one word IN relation to the public
money that distinguished senator has received IL would
in my opinion, be unworthy Of any person TO any
reflections upon any one for that reason.
Mr. DOUGLAS Mr.. President, presume the sena.
tor from Maryland uttered word in dsparage
ment OF the senator from Michigan, | presume he did
not say word in favor of the adoption of that resou-
ton but have yet to learn that he then raised the
slightest objection 10 this mode OF inquiry. Now, sir
do not know precisely what facts will be disclosed by
this resolution but think we ought now 10 teach our
friends upon the other side OF the chamber that if they
bring forward resolutions OF this kind upon when we
have candidate Tor the presidency who has been any
conslde erabe length OF time in the public service may
bring forward the same kind OF resolutions TO bear upon
them and let them see what the result OF this mode OF
procedure is | do not know, as have said, that any
thing will be disclosed by this resolution which is not
delensble if there be anything disclosed, let it fall
where the facts will place it. This resolution is BROADER
and more efcaclons and impartial. Than the resolution
and if recoect Alright, thai confined TO one, and
thus made 10 aim directly against the democratic cand
date
But, sir why do friends upon the other side OF the
chamber assume in advance that this is aimed al General
Scoits Why is il not aimed at General Pierce well
al General sco,t Why do they confess in advance that
their candidate is any more vulnerable upon this point
than ours Be 1t so The result may turn out so. do
not know what the fact is, but really think had bet
teno Judge the case in advance before we get the nor
nation
Mr.. BUTLER. Mr. President, am perhaps less in
voved in the presidential canvass than any gentleman
upon this floor, and therefore shall not speak par
tisan when give my opinions In relation 10 this resou
uon. cannot but express my deep regret that there
ever has been precedent for introducing such resou
on as this into The Senate for the purpose indicated BY
is well calculated 10 impair the dignity and may say
respecabiy OF this Senate And particularly in regard
to these two high-minded and chvalrous gentlemen
General Scott and General PIERCE venture 10 say that
this is the last mode which they would have selected
for the warfare which is now going on in the public
mind. Do We suppose that General Pierce could make
any aspersion upon his honorable rival this time. but
comrade at another No, sry think not; and it would
be the last thing in my opinion, that that distinguished
gentleman, General Scott, would seek to do, make
any aspersons OF this sort upon his former comrade but
present rival.
Whilst comrades in their personal relations
cordial and | presume yet. Let not politicians
tear these relations asunder. Let the Two gentle
men be the exponens of their political principles, as
they the exponents OF all that belongs TO the honor
glory, and renown oil their country.
can but regret that this resolution has been intro
duced and say il, not partisan, way The
Other Tor stand in state OF comparative indifference
but am opposed TO the election OF General Scott yet
think that General Scott might well reply to the inqu
res with regard TO the public money appropriated from
the treasury for his services, Scpo did upon another
occasion when called upon for an audit OF his account
This, il not the day. is the month in which won the
battle OF Zama"
The poverty of the gallant hero and lustrious general
would of itself be vndicaton against any cupabe n
puation upon him; and 1t will be found that ne has
rather spent money for The honor OF his country than
As 10 General Pierce, no one presume for
ment but that his high character soldier, and his
inent qualities statesman will enable him 10 pass
any ordeal that may be prepared for him by political ad
versanes
At least lei not the Senate be the for species
OF warfare which belongs rather to the husngs than to
grave and delberatlve body.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD. Mr.. President, Intend to make
but few remarks. feel very much like the gentleman
who has lust taken his seat, for do regret that any
movement of this kind has been made; but my polt
cal opponents upon the other side OF the chamber claim
that we have made the precedent | am willing to CRAFTY
al. 4, h. tnf
view, and a partisan-f had any feeling OF that
sort should go tor H. because when you see how much
money Gen Scott has received than Gen. Pierce,
you will for what public services the money has
been paid, and you will make the people inquire into the
matter and the contrast will be the greater between the
two candidates growing out OF this inquiry II there
has been any money paid to him improperly there will be
another deduction which the people will make from the in
qury. They will ask what political party OF this country
paid it, and when was that The money was improperly
paid, if the money has been paid and my word for IT,
will fall upon the skirts OF the very gentlemen who
have moved this resolution; and in that way i will be
plainly shown who paid the money improperly, II the
responsibility falls where suppose il will.
Ii there be any fault in that respect-whlch do not
pretend-it will show which party it s that does such
things, and the people will be better able 10 decide who
should be inlrusted with power.
MIR. WELLER, lin his seat) Let us all go for it.
then ILaugher.l ..
Mr. UNDERWOOD intend TO vote for it, because
it from the quarter il did, while regret, both now
and heretofore that should be making contests at
the polls turn upon the question who has received the
".
mind 10 that thing, and regret it, There is ten
dency 10 say to the public men of the couny-those who
can be denomnated 4" old foges," TO expression
coming from the other side OF the cbamber-you have
had money enough you have served long enough
but proper that you should get out OF the way and let
younger come in and pa rticpae in the public spols
In this way the contest turn upon the question oil
what amount OF money has been received for public ser
vices Mental and intellectual accomplishments will be
made dependent upon the capacity TO render public ser
vices to the country and that will be made TO depend
the amount OF that been 10 The Two
men. | repudiae the whole concern in that aspect
regret deeply that the precedent from the quarter
from which It has come but still am willing 10 graly
nv friends u on the other side OF the chamber
Mr. ADAMS. Mr.. President, as shall vote differ
emily from many OF my political friends, wish TO stale IN
very few words the which will govern my vote
condemned in lSiS the pursued by the opposite
party In reference 10 this question. Ii was right IN con
denning it them will not turn round now and commit
eved and still believe to place political questions upon
mere personal matters, il is SILL in my humble concep-
lion, wrong and therefore shall vote against the resou
uon.
Again. sir: do not believe the democratic cause re-
qures any exrnsc aid beyond its real intrinsic
merits place whla it's control the administration OF
this government II needs nothing but to rely upon the
intelligence Of the people, and their attachment 10 those
principles which believe the best calculated 10 promote
the interests OF the country, an unwilling TO indulge
ia anything OF personal character never have, and
trust never shall When party selects its organ il is
wholly immaeria TO me whether II be a worthy or an
un worthy organ for il had confidence in princi
pes and in the democratic party party Of principles,
saw sir would not support that party For these
sons feel constrained to vote against my political friends
upon this resolution.