The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-19
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Thus we find the expenditures for the year ending June
SOth 1852 amount the of $68 600 900, instead
of $92, 900 000 estimated by the gentleman from
Ohio If the wishes of the President and Cabinet, and
large majority Of the democratic members of Congress-
could have prevailed the expenditures would have fallen
below this sum. The result, however, demonstrates
most conclusvely that the conjectual estimates Of the
gentleman from Ohio not within millions OF the
true amount, and should the people to dstrust all
theoretical and imaginative calculations ON subjects OF
20 much Importance to their welfare se
And in this connexiOn, permit me to express my cordial
approval Of the sentiments imboded by the President in
his annual message, in which he declares that
oveaowing treasury led habits Of prodsay and
legislation has induced Congress- 10 make large
appropriations for which they would have provided
them by increased taxation by compelled
and to srntnzs expenditures with the ut
to tho Of my constitutional competency
ought be At the time that true public econ
ph Important national objects constitution
IL tho crisis Of tho country our duty TO
praos objects Of this character uncss In cases where justice 70
DO ken that the granted by Congress shall be faithfully aud
Under tho federal constitution every which shall
Senate shall before becomes
he objections house which
In order 10 perform this high aud responsible duty
him for Unless this be Afforded the constin
eomos om means Of deception Our ouuen seeing the Presidents
and signature attached each Congress- induced
nothing h. In many cases, unfounded. 6 m
From the practice Congre such examination Of each bill
each generally crowded into ast hours
alternative presented 70 the President either 70 violate
the cona,uonal duty tho people, approve
bills which for want of tme is impossible shsad
amined this subject the country and ndv
uais TO great loss and incoavenIsace II
BESIDES practice has grown up years egsas ap
preparation bills the hours the session and important
subjects This praccs conans the President either 70 suffer meas
which he does approve Incur The risk
stopping the wheels a the BY vetnng
bin Formerly such bills wsre confined to specific appropriations
carrying into effect existing laws and the wecstabshed policy
Of tho country and little time then required by tho President for
their examination s.s..sss.t-----
Conservative men of all parties have expressed their
appreciation Of these sentiments and 1t should be
Of graduation with all that the President has adhered
them with 80 much frmness and courage His ut
this session has saved millions Of dollars that would have
been uselessly expended 1t has given TO the
try cleaner appropriation bills than have heretofore
had during my service In Congress. He has in this
spcct inauguted policy that will insure results import
ant to sound legislation and Of lasting benefit to the
people. It Is practical measure, we'll calculated to
bring about much h-nected economy In public expend
lures For II be deserves the thanks Of the people, and
they will be gratefully accorded h4Ntd +
So true a friend to economy has the President shown
himself and anxious il he TO 1t In his admins
tation Of the government that he s again. this day,
in special message endeavored to impress upon Con-
gress his views on this interesting subject Who fail
to endorse these scntimcnt in his special messAge Who
can hesitate to accord to them his entire approval
Adversely teaches uscfu, individuals
The habit d cxtsvAgant expenditures sred by large surplus
Treasury b~ csrected the VIII be involved
In sesiA,s financial dinciues il 4 flof NT s1 fAht
form OF expenditure
natural when those who suhorse the
pndtars e responsibility In providing tho means payment
ate monetary country Foanxey
public economy the the
the appropriations whatever these may be- snafed on tho d