The Senate killed the measure, not because the Senate itself is so pure and honest—for it isn’t—but because it could safely rebuke the House—which it despises—and pose as Watch-dog of the Treasury, without loss to itself.
The people are entitled to know the names of the rascals who tried to steal $190,000 of their money.
Tennessee will not be shocked to know that “Slippery Jim” Richardson voted for the grab.
She may be shocked to know that Brownlow did the same thing—Brownlow, the son of the famous Parson.
South Carolina may be astonished to learn that on the roll of dishonor are the names of Aiken and Legare.
Virginia will see that she has been misrepresented by the vote of Maynard.
Louisiana will find three of her votes on the shameful list—Pujo and Broussard and Davey.
The Democracy of Missouri may feel indignant at the vote of Hunt, and Mississippi at that of Hill.