The New York herald., 1869-10-11
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How Ho Managed Members or Congress-.
Ia the report OF the Select Committee OF tho
House OF Representatives. OF which Hon. B. Stanton
was chairman, appointed to inquire into tho
expenditure OF money for the purpose OF mhuenc-
ing the passage OF the tariff OF 1867 by the Thirty
fourth Congress, we ind the following in relation to
Mr.. A. R. Corbin, who has figured SO consptcuousy
In the recent gold ring
The committee reported the following sums "a
having been paid:-
Thurlow Weed ......... .......,....., $4,000
d. NJ. stone, editor of the New York Journal
]. N. Reynolds. $40
n. X. Corbn. 000
The committee then say that while 1t is a or
qualification that the proofs show no member Of tlie
House to have been connected with this expendi-
ture OF money, they regret that they under the
necessity OF saying that 1t shows that $1,000 waA
paid to Mr. A. r. Corbia who was then clerk Of the
Committee on Claims OF this House.
Mr.. Corbin's testimony, however, leaves no room
to doubt that the sum paid to him for his advice
and assistance, and for the advantage which his
oficial position gave him OF ready access to mem-
bers Of the House.
Although the leading prominent facts disclosed
by his evidence do not bear very directly upon the
inquiry with which the committee is charged, YET
they exhibit the influences which have been brought
to bear upon legislation for some years past.
Mr. Corbin all the credit which he claims for con-
trolling the legislation Of Congress tse most
important measures OF legislation affecting the rev.
enue and finances OF the coultry Tor tne last ten
years, they have no doubt but that he has exerted
himself to the extent Of his ability for the success OF
the schemes which lie has advocated and that he
has been liberaly paid for his services.
His testimony shows how the legislation OF tha
country may be Influenced by large masses OF capt
tai concentrated IN the hands OF few persons hav-
ing common interest to benefit that interest
at the expense OF the great mass OF the people.
1t also shows how capitalists may be neeced by
parties who pretend to be able to exert an influence
legislation OF which they are wholly destitute.
When Mr. C0rbin IL compelled to choose whether
he will admit that lie has received and paid out
large sums OF money for the purpose or corrupuy
influencing the legislation OF Congress, has falsely
represented himself az having done 80, for the pur-
pose OF obtaining money from persons Interested
in measures pending before Congress- he chooses
the latter horn OF the dilemma.
The committee produced letter from Mr. Cor
bin to Samuel Lawrence, OF which the following v
the concluding portion:-
want authority, and without delay, to pledge
the payment OF from $4,000 TO S25 coo III cash the
moment the bill making wool and dyes duty free
has been signed by the President; Of course, mean
IN addition to the S25000 heretofore agreed upon
i really believe we pass the bill without this
additional expenditure but 1t is, III my opinion, the
part OF ordinary prudence to make the outlay aud
thus multiply the chances OF the success OF mea-
sure so important In case you agree with me as to
the prudence OF this precautionary outlay would
suggest TWO things-First, do not delay second, to
go at once to leading parties and say, $4,000 In
cash has been pledged on solitary condition, ana
that is pay in the event of success ana the moment
the President signs it, aud no pay in the event OF
defeat.
In advance man will bear the load. After have
won for you that which shall enrich New England.
aud shall have been paid therefore, It would mar the
satisfaction of myself and numerous employees II we
shall afterwards learn that TWO or three OF the more
liberal had to pay for ALL In the commencement I
told you taat 1t was 10 your interest to arm
thoroughly; not less tnan $4,000, though | would
try with $4,000 SO say now.
Perhaps now that you see that all i had the honor
TO tell you and your talented brother last November
has been realized most exactly, you VIII take my
opinion on this occasion to its fullest extent.
especially as defeat will cost you not dollar. When
allowed my own plans and money never failed to
achieve success. Is not success worth paying ten
times $50,D00f My plan OF operations with men
prefer not 10 detail can do no good to ANYBODY.
A. X. C0RBIN.