The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-30
Hon. Mike Walsh.


Hon. Mike walsh
However widely we may differ with MIR. Walsh in re-
gard 10 the point which he makes against the admnstra
lion, know how to appreciate The manness and SIM
cety which characterize his opposition. These charac
eriscs exhibited prominently in the House during
the late exciting debate between Messrs Breckenridge
aud Cutting We extract much Of The report in the
Globe as bears upon the point have alluded To- Mr.
Breckenridge had the floor and referred to the nnuendo Of
Mr. Cutting. TO the sending of money from New York
10 Kentucky to aid him in his election, follows:
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE. One other thing, Mr. Chair
man. and only other not that understood
the gentleman from New York, after classifying himself
and ell the "hards together as if he speaking for
them all though do not suppose the gentleman is au
horized to speak for anybody but hmselimos people
MIR. WALSH, lin low voics) He has no authority
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE The gentleman from New
York said that the last individual in this House who
ought have made what he called that assault" upon
him; because, said he, lin the day of the gentenans
Mr.. BRECKENRDGE] greatest need the hards OF New
York were those who came to his aid
The innuendo is very deep that do clearly
prehend it, and therefore call upon the gentleman 10
Mr.. CUTTING. An explanation being asked for by
the gentleman himself. will now naturally be given.
am informed that during the canvass in Kentucky. be-
ing inmated that funds would be needed in order TO
complish the success Of the gentleman. wemy friends
in New York, the hardsmade up subscription OF some
81 ,a0O and transmitted the fund 10 Kentucky. TO be en-
ployed for the benefit Of the gentleman who is now the
"peer Of Presidents and cabinets"
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE, Yes. sir; and the peer OF
the, gentleman from New York. lMr; CurTIKol fully,
and cries OF "Order order"l
Mr.. WALSH Will The gentleman from Kentucky
allow me moment 10 respond 10 the gentleman from
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE will yield to the gentle
soon. desire to say another word just here in fur
Nj WALSH | only wish moment.
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE yield 10 the gentleman
MIR. WALSH. believe have good a right TO
speak for the "hards' Of New York any gentleman
upon this floor, or of of it, | have stood sir, and
stemmed the orren, of treason at the North when gen.
temen who have subsequently attempted TO speak for
them have skulked from crossing the threshold OF places
where meetings were held
do not want an impu,aton OF this character thrown
out by the gentleman from New York, (Mr. CUTTING
TO 60 forth unexplained to The world. When came
e, protested at the pursued by the admins
tfaion, in interfering with our local affairs in New
York and now one OF my colleagues states that po-
lion OF those who co-opeaied with him have been guilty
Of the same act in interfering with the local affairs Of
Mr.. CUTTING. Is tina, all that the gentleman from
Mr.. WALSH Tha, is all now. | shall be on hand
Mr. cUTTlNG. It's always "by and, by with tina,
DIR BHEJhENRiDrE, i do not want felegTaphc
despatch sent out OF this city to the effect that The &c nle
from Kentucky [Mr. Back NRIDeEl osientaiousy
assumed 10 be the peer OF Presidents aud of cabinets
but repeat, in every matter concerning my legislative
duty stand surrounded by the majesty OF my conslitu
ens and as such, am the peer OF Doth Presidents and
cabinets.
As the personal matter introduced by the gentleman
from New York, that bad received aid from the 'hards
of New Yotk-
Mr. CUTTING, (inlenupling.) State my prop
ositiou as gave H. You called upon me distinctly.
Mr. BRECKENRIDGE, (resuming) The gentleman,
in his speech to which am replying, said ought
be The last in this House to say ythng unknd
to them because lha, IN The day OF my greatest need
they had afforded me aid
Mr.. CUTTING. That you the last person from
whom expected u.
Mr. BRECKENRIDGE. An uuimportant verbal d,ffer-
ence. The point was this tina, was not the man 10 do
because the day OF my greatest need the lizards" OF
New York had rendered me valuable aid
The language and the manner were pointed that no
gentleman this House could fail perceive that the
member from New York meant something more than ap.
pesred upon The surface and as never choose that
endoes OF that sort shall go nexpained, demanded
wba, be meant "Well." SAID he. al the gentleman
calls for it, will him " and then, with his character
isic candor he protests that This state extracted
from him upon the floor OF this House And what was
his when he came 10 III That he has under.
stood that during my last canvass nnaons were cent 10
The city OF New York that funds required in that
race and that in response to The CALL his friepds-,be
hafds OF New York-made up about 81 800, and sent
them on to Kentucky 10 promote my election.
Mr Chairman before reply TO this statement have TO
say that bis business 10 know the truth of what
he uttered before he made such statement upon this
noor Sir. / never asked for money from New York
nor did ever receive any. Neither sir was engaged
arduous and heated canvass, and but little at
home. My friends managed the canvass Tor me while
,sversng the district By day and by right address
ing assemblies OF the people do not undertake to say
what the fact may be IN regard 10 this contemplate
charge is enough to say that il touches PERSONAL
nowhere, aud that asked from them nothing, and re.
ceved nothing No, ar; came here not b. The aid Of
money but in spite OF it; and, | obliged TO make
sllusion 10 the facts connected with that canvass
The money power OF the Common wealth is concentrated
and that money power in The hands OF my opponens II
loudly proclaimed in the public OF the CITY in
which 1--we that should be defeated II il cost $50 900
TO do it, and can tell the member from New York thai
at least $50 200 spent for that purpose and a. the
event shows spent in vain No, sir, was elected by
majority OF than five hundred votes-a number
greater than all Wall street could control in my disie,
Applause
Mr. Chairman, | have been thinking even while
making these remarks what Is the proper course 10 pur-
towards who 80 far outrage all propf,ety
as to bring such matter before this House had in
tended al one time, TO characterize his conduct In terms
OF the greatest severity, but perhaps well enough 10
omit il. Perhaps the advantage have gained and the
united condemnation OF all honorable men, will be pun.
shment enough. IT, indeed, be has the accessibility 10 feel
IL. date say that such thing never befofe he ard
of in the House Of Representatives-seyer Why SIR
never associated with man who would make refer
OF tina, sort at all, still less with one who wonId
make II solely on rumor and then, when called on 10
plain himself would attempt to throw The rerpons bal
lily OF introducing il into the House upon the gentleman
against whom the innuendo wac leveiled.
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