Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-04-16

submitting al length his views ia relation 10 !,
Mr.. Tucker, of S. c. opposed the views ex.
pressed by Mr.. Bradley, and moved to post.
pone the bill {" the ist day of December.
The previous question was then again called
for, by MIR. Wright. There were in favor NJ
taking il 20 otes, and against it o.
," the call VAS not sustained by the House.
The question then recurring on the post.
ponemcnt, ms moved by Mr. Tucker, of S. G.
MIR. Mercer opposed the motion in short
speech to which Mr.. Tucker replied in a few
words
Mr. Randolph requested the geptIema,
from 5 G. TO withdraw his moiion, rs
PEI sonal favor TO him, that ih- question mirb,
he taken on the m"tion of Mr.. Bradley.
Mr.Tucker cOmplied-but ~ it'll notice tina,
as soon as the present amendment should be-
disposed of, he should renew his motion for
postponement.
Mr. Allen made few remarks INTRODUCED.
ry To the reading Of memorial drawn I'M nv
MIR Jefferson, ito whose liberal sentiments and
philosophical and literary character he bore
ample testimony, 90 the subject embraced bv
the amendment now under considerations
MIR. Bradley modified his amendment so as
10 read To the following effect:
On all books which the importer shall
make it satisfactorily appear to the Collecto,
al The port were printed previously to the
year lfT5, four cents per volume; and on all
books printed in other than the English Ian.
guage, four cents per volume: on all other
books, If bound, 81 cents-ir in sheets. 90
cents per H."
Mr. Webster stated several facts on the sub.
lect; Mr.. Poinsc't supported the amendment
by few remarks.
Mr. Forsyth moved to- amend the amend
ment, by striking out lis last clause. VIZ {" an
all other books, when bound. 81 cents per III
and when in boards or sheets, 80 cents per lh.n
Mr.. Bradley opposed this alteration and il
was disagreed TO-
Mr.. Condici suggested. as a n,odiic
To insert " or parts OF" books, winch was ar
ceptrd by the mover.
Mr.. Macarthur called for division of The
question. and II was accordingly taken. first.
on the first clause Of the amendment. and
d"cid'd by Yeas and Nays, as follows Yeas
1874, Nays 12.
The question then recurring on the Cd
part of the amendment, the Yeas and NAYS
upon 1t were dispensed with, aud that part
OF the amendment was adopted, without
div vision.
Mr.. Ia dolph then moved TO amend the
bil! so as 10 reduce the duty on brown sugar
To two and half cents per No., and he support
ed his amendment by speech, in which he
delivered, at considerable length, his SEMI
menus on me SuDltct.
Mr.. Condcf opposed it, and referred to the
Facts nich existed when the present duty
was laid.
Mr.. Randolph replied.
MIR. Brent said few words; ard
MIR Floyd argued al some length in favor
Of the reduction
Mr.. Cook took thp same side of the ques
ton, and was opposed by MIR. Gurry when
MIR. WicklTe called for the previous ques-
tion. The House refused To take it-Ayes 81,
Noes 80.
MIR. FarrrIIy opposed The reduction.
Mir. Wariieldayowed change of sentiment
on the subject, and argued in favor ofthe re-
ductlOn, and in answer to Mr. Farreily
Mr.. Cook spoke in viodicatior of tn course
ne had pursued, aud in answer TO "A charge OF
inc consistency.
Mr.. Livingston explained some facts in re-
ration I" the consumption and raising of sugar,
ana urged arguments against the proposed
amendment.
Mr.. MalIary inquired into the state Of the
sugar growing interest, and the prospects of liz
increase.
,'ir. Livingston replied, and stated details in
explanation.
Mr.. Moore Of Allah. moved an Adjournment.
The House refused TO adjourn Ayes 81,
noes 100.
Mr.. Forsyth gave the history of the impo.
siiIon ct ihe tax on sugar, To show that il was
raised for revenue only, and adj, coated the re.
ducton.
Mr. Ma!iary spoke in opposition to it.
The qur.iion Was iiIrn ttiIrp on ~ Ran.
tniph's motion, by yeas and lays, as follows
Yeas 96, Nays SO. So the motion " az mega.
tiyed.
NJ Williams, Of N c. olTe,cd an amend.
meut; but before it WIS read.
On motion of NJ. Har hilton, thu House adj
jnurned. "a quartr, before 1'clrck.1