1848 Speech Regarding Claims Against Michigan Territorial Governor Cass

Speech of Hon. Andrew Stewart of Pennsylvania delivered in the House of Representatives, U.S. August 3, 1848. Discussed accusations against Governor Cass of Michigan for extra pay and charged him with taking more than $200,000 in pay. References to Presidents Polk and Taylor. 

"I believe that Lewis Cass, Secretary of War, was engaged in speculating in the public lands while Secretary of War; that he made exhoorbitant allowans to favorites; paid one for services never performed; another, after he had full knowledge that the favorite had forges his official signature...." - Henry A. Wise of Virginia