Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-08-21

hend that the same useful purpose will be accomplished
that his political friends in 1913 accomplished by the adop
ton Of similar resolution in reference my distinguish
ed friend from Michigan, (AIr CAss,) when he
didate for the Presidency.
Mr.. PEARCE. desire to say, for my consis
encys sake that any occasion, did utter one
word in relation to that gentleman account of the pub
lie money he has received 1t is inquiry entirely
worthy Of any gentleman holding his position.
| Mr. DOUGLAS. / presume that the Senator from
Maryland said word in disparagement of the Sc
naor from Michigan and that he did speak in favor
Of the resolution Of 1s4S but have yet to learn that he
then saw the slightest objection to this mode of inquiry
Now, sir do know what facts will be disclosed by
this resolution but think that ought teach
friends upon the other side of the chamber that If they
bring forward resolutions of this kind upon u.s. when
candidate for the Presidency who has been long in
the public service may bring forward the inqui
ry upon Them and let them what the result of this
mode of proceeding is. l do not know that any thing
will be disclosed by the TO this resolution that is
not deensibe Ii there be any thing let it fall where it
should fall This resolution is broader, more fair, and
impartial than the resolution adopted in lS4S for this
resolution includes both the candidates That resolution
was confined to only one and thus it was made to aim d
recty against the Democratic candidate But why
friends the other side of the chamber assume, in adj
vance, that the effect of the resolution will be against
General Scott? Why may not operate against General
Pierce well against General Scott? Why do they
confess, in advance, that their is vulnerable
than ours! 1t may be / do not know how the fact
is but think had better not Judge of the case until
we get the information.
sidential than any gentleman upon this floor and
therefore shall not speak partisan in relation to this
resolution. l only regret that such resolution
should have Senate the
purpose referred to by the Senator from Illinois, MR.
DoUGLAs Such Of proceeding is well calculated
to impair the dignity and may say responsibility, Of
this Senate Now If twere left to these high-minded
and chvarous gentlemen Gen. Scott and Gen. Pierce it
is the last mode of warfare they would select which has
been prepared for them in the public mind Do suppose
that Gen. Pierce could make any aspeson upon his hon
orabe rival at this time and comrade at another Sir,
it would be the last thing in my estimation that that dis
ngushed gentleman, Winfield Scott would resort to to
assail his former comrade andpresent rival Whilst
rade in their personal relations cordial and
presume yet Let not politicians tear these rea
ons asunder Let the two gentlemen be the opponents
of their political principles they the opponents of
all that belongs to the honor glory and Of their
country.
sir deeply regret that this resolution is introduced
say partisan, for stand in position of COM
paratiye Indifference, Democrat to the Presidential
contest but opposed to the election Of Gen. Scott yet
think that Gen Scott might well reply when called up
to for the public money he has received and
which has been appropriated from the Treasury for his
services, Scipo did when called upon for an audit Of
his account This if not the day. the month in which
won the battle of Zama."
The poverty of the gallant hero and ustrious general
would Of itself be vndcation against any cupable i'm
putaton upon him. and win be found that he has rather
spent money for the honor of his country than saved
for himself
As to Gen. Pierce, no one can presume for moment
but that his high character soldier and his eminent
qualities statesman will enable him pass any ordeal
that may be prepared for him by political adyersares
At least let not the Senate be the for species of
warfare which belongs rather to the hustngs than to
grave deliberative body.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD feel very much like the Senator
who has just taken his seat in regard to this subject
had regrets that any movement of this sort had
been made but political opponents the other
side of the chamber have pressed this matter, am will
ling crafty them The information asked for will be of
,p tnfx rnarfiGa
had any feelings of that Sort would vote for giving it
because when you show the greater amount of money
which Gen. Scott has received Gen. Pierce for his
services you will show the time the magnitude of
those services for which the money has been paid and
you will lead the people to inquire, from which evil
result And if any money has been paid improperly
there will be another deduction which the people will
make from the inquiry They will ask which political
party in this country paid the money; who autho
rty when the money improperly paid any has been
paid and my word for it. it will fall upon the skirts Of
the party to which the gentleman belongs who introduced
the resolution. If there be any fault-which do not
chargeit will show that the party which does such things
is not fit to be entrusted with power.
Mr.. WELLER. Then let US all 20 for the resolution
Mr.. UNDERWOOD. l have said that / intend TO 60
for it because 1t from the opposite party, while
regret that should make contest at the polls
upon the question which of the candidates has recev
ed money from the Treasury of the United States
Sir, there is tendency in the public mind, and
regret it very much speak of distinguished gentlemen
who have been long in the public service old oges,
and to say to them, you have had money enough and
is time for you to give way and let younger
in and participate in the spoils" In this way
tests to be determined by the amount of money
ceived though intelligence and capacity to the
country of less consequence Sir, repudate every
thing of that sort regret it deeply that the resolution
has been offered but since it from the quarter
from which it does come, willing to crafty my friends
upon the other side.
Mr.. ADAMS. As shall vote differently from any Of
my political friends, wish to state the for my
VOTE l condemned in 1S4S the pursued by the
opposite party in relation to a similar resolution If
was right in condemnng it them will not turn round
and commit the wrong now. If it was wrong in
that party then believed and still believe to place
political election purely personal feeling, do not
do not think that the Democratic requires any
influence of this kind, apart from the intrinsic
purity and value of its principles therefore relying
the intelligence Of the people carry cut those prnci
pies which believe to be best adapted to the interests
Of the country will not be concerned in the ntroduc
ton Of any personal feeling into the contest ne
yer did, and trust shall, do any thing Of the
kind When the party selects organ, 1t is mmateral
to me whether that organ is worthy unworthy 1t is
by any question Of that kind that am guided look
solely to the principles of the party with which act and
If ceased to have confidence in the principles of the De-
mocracy should to act with them. For these
sons, feel constrained to vote against the resolution
Mr. WELLER. 1t is somewhat surprising that the
gument used by the Senator from Kentucky, (hr. W.
DERwooD relative to the resolution Of 184S did not sug
gest itself to his mind then should like to know If that
Senator here in 848 and if he voted for the resolu
ton calling for information the amount of public
money received by the Senator from Michigan, (AIr.
CAss?)
Mr.. PEARCE. With the permission of the Senator
from California, Mr WELLER, will state that the
luton which constitutes the precedent that Senators
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