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ed L % dsree aud extent IN which Il had not before
bsep sdmiEered and ia which II was supposed il was
aot sae 10 adminsieri He risked his own life by ex,
pssu.sns upon his own person and then he adminis
tered TO other PERSONS aud the risk Of prosecution
for malpractice IN the event that II should fail became
satisfied from The testimony that he alone made the ex
psrmens. and he alone introduced It to the public; that
he introduced Il hrst into the general hospital OF Massa
eSussils, and from there 10 tie world that he took The
entire, SOLE and exclusive responsibility OF the use and M
PRODUCTION OF this agent until IFS entire success had been
also tind from the report that while these expert.
mens were going on--whe II was doubiiui whether
they would prove successful-Dr Jackson was ridicu-
ling and denouncing DR. Morton as reckless man. who
was haxading the life 0 his patients by administering
this agent to them and that he never set up his claim, al
though experiments beng made in the immediate
vciay OF bis own house, until after those experiments
had proven successful and The Judgment Of the world
was abonl 10 be pronounced in favor OF Dr. Morton and
Of this invention that had been made by hn.
find this in the report ol the committee OF the House
of Representatives and understand that both parties
were represented before that committee Taking, then,
the report Of that committee, before whom both parties
were represented IN person, and by their counse where
testimony addlced. and taking that report in
ion with the Judgment OF the general hospital oil Massa-
chusets, where the hfst experiments were made and
taking all the testimony together, cannot doubt thar the
credit d solely due to DR.. Morton. sCl eNh
In regard TO DR.. Morlons previous standing | have
but little 10 say, II is true. suppose, that he is
man OF that scientific attainment that could be justly
claimed for Dr. Jackson but il is also true that the great
discoveries ana lnventlOnS nave not been made Oy
men oi science Even the very greaes discoveries have
heen made by plain men, whose position in society be-
ere was OF the humblest order and the mere fact that
one is Of science, and the other is not is not evil
dence to repel the discovery from being made by the
humble man. understand that DR.. Morton a den.
tisl; and Dr. Jackson was an eminent physician and
Of science, but do not sre ioa Of testimony to show
tha, Dr. Jackson had anything TO do with this discovery
On the contrary. his denunciaton Of DR.. Morton while
the latter making experiments is conclusive against
him. II you strip Dr. jackson OF the one fact Of his
having high reputation man OF science there is no
more 10 connect him with this discovery. SO far as
have been able 10 ascertain, than any other man in
America He relies wholly upon his reputation a
Mr.. DAWSON wish to state to the honorable SEN
aor that there never has been any report made in the
House Of Representatives this subject The report
which has been published is outside OF the House II
has yet been made 10 the House, unless it has been
to-day believe the committee stood three to two, and
not unanimous. as my friend from Illinois says. The
minority Of the committee has not yet had chance to
report There three claimants TO this discovery, and
the whole Of the facts are not yet known to the House OF
Representatives.
Mr. DOUGLAS | have but one word to say about
that am informed that the report has been formally
made to-day. The facts, as understand, are these
That committee sat very long. Witnesses have been
called before them Both parties have been represented
The committee have given it FULL fair, and even te
dious examination, and have arrived at conclusion in
favor Of Dr. Morton but under the rules OF the House,
committees have not been called for reports Tor long
WHILE and the report which the committee had agreed
upon has been published in advance of its being form
ally presented; but have been informed iha, to-day
reports have been formally made. But this is matter
OF form. II does not reach the question invadate
the testimony before that committee. speaking oil
cumsances as justify us in the belief that it is reliable
testimony. But will not occupy time in discussion.
deemed this much due TO the occasion
Mr. BRADBURY. shall occupy the attention of the
Senate but few moments. can the Senate that
would not say word were il not that believe. BY
adopting The amendment we should do injustice TO other
persons.
the close OF the session. we are called upon suddenly
TO determine scientific question-to decide upon the
merits OF great discovery appropriation bill and
an smsndment has been brought in by committee who
understand the tacs, have not had the subject
ferred to them would like inquire Of the chairman
OF the Committee on Military Affairs If the subject was
ever committed Is that committee by the Senate What
. spectacle, then, do We PRESENT. Without any notice.
far honorable senators are concerned that The sub
lect was 70 come up here-whout anything being done
TO give the COMMITTEES Jurisdiction of the subject they
MAKE report In answer 10 that report, it sufficient
to say, thai there was nothing 10 give notice TO
are ws in condition 10 determine this question
Are we suitable body to decide il Believing
that there merit in The discovery, and that it will
be proper TO reward some one. woad be willing 10 n-
siuie tribunal, and let that tribunal notify the claim.
ants, Dr. Morton, Dr. Jackson. and the friends of Dr.
Wells lei that tribunal hear testimony and make their
award And suggest whether ii would not be satsfac-
tory 10 the friends OF Dr. Morton TO authorize the Presi.
dent 10 appoint two three distinguished scientific
en VINO snoulu DC usineItslen. ana VINO should near
the pares. and determine the merits OF their respective
CLAIMS do not klow enough about this matter to de.
ermine either for against DR.. Morton. should GER
anly be very reluctant 10 do him any wrong and if he
can establish the facts which he claims there is better
tribunal than committee OF Congress which can pro.
vide We know that when we undertake TO investigate
matters hefe. the investigation is necessarily imperfect.
and especiay when we left decide upon parfs
iesmony and evidence that necessarily
Now, with regard 10 such great question this.
veving not AMPLY dollars aad ceats, but in which the
character and reputation OF individuals at stake we
should be careful TO make and accurate inves,i
gaiion.
ltis said that Dr. Morton has an assignment OF the in.
leres of Dr. Jackson Will the Senate in determining
this case, regard Dr. Jackson pecuded, because he
"a consideration OF one dollar to- him " in hand paid "
transferred his interest in the patent Dr. Morton
Why, that was 10 be regarded. 1t would assuredly be
evidence that he did not expect that DR.. Morton TO
obtain national honors and national rewards but that he
preferred that il should 80 free to the world
am prepared To decide this question: and one rea
son 10, because hnd documen, which has been placed
upon my table, sgned BY between and two hundred
oi th4 most distinguished physicians in Boston and it's
Immediate vicinity, IN The vicinity OF both claimants who
give a. their opinion that DR. Jackson is entitled to the
eredt OF the discovery know not whether they are
night or wrong but know many OF these gentlemen to
be men eminent Tor their standing and eminent for their
skill IN their profession, and they certainly have had
better opportunity OF determining this question Than we
have. They have determined in favor OF DR. Jackson
IL proposition were presented to reward Dr.
Jackson, should vote against i, as shall against the
proposition 10 reward Dr. Morton because believe we
are not competent decide the question and tba, we
can provide better tribunal. and thai should be do
ing great wrong 10 attempt to decide this question al this
period, in such haste we must decide IL we decide
at all II we were TO undertake 10 give a snap iudg-
nsnt now, would il be regarded. in the judgment OF
lhe world, carrying that sanction which deliberate
vote ~ the senate osgat TO carry with IT. II II is