Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-03-15


on the research disp Iayed in his speech,
as he had gone back 10 the very COM
mene ement OF our government to ground
his argument against the power of the
House to pass this bill, replied in detail,
TO The objections taken by that gentle
man. He read extracts from The mani
festo of grievances, which were publish
ed previous to the declaration of indie
pendence, and also from the opinions of
Mr. Jefferson, whose merlted fame would
endure as long as the country. He had
assisted to emaneipale--to uphold the
power OF the counlry--to impose duties
on foreign commerce--to protect our
own. He adverled 10 the embargo i'm
posed by that great statesman, and the
several laws passed by Congress, re-
cognizing the principle of restriction. on
which, this bill was founded Alter
speaking some time with considerable
effect, on the consiilutionality Of the pre-
sent measure, he went into view of its
exnediency. IF we could turn the 80
millions of dollars (and this was no
derate average) which is annually ex.
ported for foreign produce into our chan
nels oil domestic manufactures and trade,
who is>there that can doubt The benefi-
cial effects which would result to our
country? By establishing system OF
inlernal commerce we bind the Union
more closely together; and this, perhaps,
was one OF The strongest arguments
which could be advanced in favor of the
measure. Our foreign commerce has
arisen entirely from casual causes alto
gelher unnatursl---from the wars of Eu-
rope. These causes had ceased, and i
nov becomes US to rely on our own re-
sources. 1t was not his object, neither
did II come within the power OF Con-
gress to cut off foreign commerce alto-
gether. 1t was ALWAYS eXpedient to keep
up that Intercourse which would suffice
to carry off our snperfluous products.
Neither did he desire 10 make this so
completely manufacturing country, as
10 supply foreign markets to the extent
OF their demands. This he did not de-
sire-;his, il would not be polite to
do--this. it would not be in the power
of the country to do. But he desired TO
protect manufactures to such an extent
as 10 render US independent Of foreign
manufactures. He wished that such
encouragement would begiven as should
induce the manufacturer TO extract the
raw materials from the bowels Of the
country and to work it up for the mark ct,
with a lair prospect of compensation for
his labor. 4
Mr.. MaNary, of Vi. followed, and Of
Gered all argument on the same side.
Mr.. Rhea, Of Tenn. rose next, and ad-
dressed the committee in Jealous oppo-
position TO the bill, and in favor of strik-
ing nut the enacting words.
MIR. Baylies of Mass. said he was op-
posed to the striking out the first section
o the bill, and proceeded to offer some
desu ltory remarks, on its provisions.
which he stated only partially met his
idea.
Mr., Durfee, of R. L. moved that The
committee rise; the chairman then re-
ported progress, &c.
VtuHeSUuy, TeOTudTy ,.
SUPPRESSED DOCUMENTS.
M CamhbeA, OF Ohio, submitted the
following resolution
RESOLVED, That committee be APP
pointed 10 ascertain by whom the sup
preston OF the paragraph inthe letter Of
William r. Dickinson, Cashier of the
Bank o! Steubenville, to the Secretary
oil The Treasury, dated the day OF
1919, and by him communicat-
ed TO this House al the last session, was
caused, with leave to sit during the ses-
sions, and with power to send for person.
and papers.
Mr.. Campbell, in submitting this re-
soli,ion, disc laimed all personal feeling
H. had no i'll will to any mortal breath
ing He had conversed with the mem
bore u the committee, and understood
thai they did not feel themselves clothed
wi Ia efficient powers In enter into tina
fui investigation which was necessary.
A fraud had been practised on the
House, and if it had been ascertained
that such and such persons did not com
nit j., ne thought it expedient to go a
little further, and inquire who did do it.
Some members thought this resolution
WAS giving importance TO a trif1inp sub