The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1875-02-12
ment. He wished to do Il before he should
know their determination, aud spoke substan-
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ment. He wished to do Il before he should
know their determination, aud spoke substan.
TALLY a. follows: a.: -
ut Is well known that have hitherto said
only enough on this matter TO bring it before
this body, and In Language which could Lot be
racity between Major Dixie and myself Per
jury black and da,nnable rests at his door or
mine, but wish to repel the idea that has
been widely circulated that it was nut un
job between other members. Of the delegation
and myself to injuFe = man to whom had
acknowledged myselfunder personal Obligation.
took this action Of my own resolution with
mors Of corruption floating about, and recog-
nized that corruption has obtained in hieh
places. threaded the action that it seemed INV
duty to take. knew would he suspicioned.
and my statements discredited, but l determ-
ined to conscientiously perform my duty and
to prove to the world, in the language Of Sen
s;saa at9s Ra%sey p M that bribery senatorial cam
l prove so much l shall prove
that whatever the personal consequences to
me, | shall not have held seat in this House
tn vain"
Mr.. Furber, on behalf of himself and Mr.
Crosby made the following report:
'"rhe select committee appointed under the
resolution of Mr.. Morse, adopted Jan. 9th
ruption made by A: tngerson, member of this
House, against w. H.. Dixie, by an attempt
to influence his-the said A. tn9erson's-vofe
in the present Senatorial caucus, through the
offer OF five hundred dollars, would report that
they have had the same under Investigation,
That the parties appeared by legal counsel, and
the witnesses called tor by beth parties. That
said witnesses have been through complete
and thorough examination and from the fact
that the testimonylis very conflicting, and the
further fact that the same has been ordered
printed and to be laid upon the desks of the
members Of the House your committee
would report their investigation together with
the testimony in the case without any 1ecom-
mendation thereupon."
NJ; Morse made minority report as follows !:
"The undersigned, aminority Of the commit
tee to whom was referred the resolution adOpt-
ed by the House asking for an investigation in
regard to the attempted bribery OF Represen-
tative lngerson for the purpose of influencing
his vote for United States Senator, or any other
charges Of corruption or other improper prac-
tices which might be made in such connection,
would most respectfully report that the said
committee have made full investigation in
the matter Of the attempted bribery Of MIR. In
gerson and from the evidence adduced in the
case it is the opinion Of the undersigned that
bonafide offer Of the sum of $500 vas made to
said lngerson. by W. H. Dixie provided he
would vote for Hon. A. Ramsey for United
States Senator, and the undersigned would rec
ommend that the House take action as it deems
the nature ofthe case demands.
FRANK L. MORSE.
Minority OF prlDery Investigating Committee"
Mr: Crosby offered the following resolution
which he asked be made the special order for
next Tuesday at IL An:
=, Resolved, That it is the opinion of this
11nf ffDo nh D1 1,~sl~ l.
!ngerson, a member of this House, against w.
II. Dixie, which said charge was taken under
consideration by the select committee appoint
ed under resolution OF this House, adopted
Jan. 9th, 1875, was sustained by the evidence.
In submitting this resolution MIR. Crosby re-
marked that it was evident that the sympathies
were with one party or the other without refer
ence to the facts or evidence, but the report is
now printed, and will be to-day laid upon the
tables Of the members. Let it be read, and
then, after mature deliberation, let the House
determine its opinion. Adopted