Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-03-02
EXTRACT TO THE EDITORS.

ENTRACT TO TIE EDITORS.
Washington, February I6, 1924.
The Tariff bill reported by the committee
on Manufactures, is now before the House of
Representative and from the manner in which
Its several provisions are discussed, will con-
tinue before II for some weeks, fear. judy
ing from the opposition it meets in its first
stages, being literally disputed inch hy inch.
have no little doubt of its final passage I'M
der any modification whatever. The Auction
Dill Will follow after, and presume will meet
even more opposition.
There ls no doubt that manufactures should
be encouraged and protected by the Govern
ment, and IL is equally true that for many ar
ticies the protec:i"n already extended is sui-
ncient While others, few in number but high
~ valuable IN character, such as non glass
Sc. may, and think do require, and should
receive further aid.
It IS IL be regretted that the Committee on
manufactures of the present as well as the
tast Congress, were too enthusiastic in the
cause they espoused-ihey would yield moth
ing To their opponents, nor unite with In.
Committee of Ways and Means, though in
flted to it ny prudence aud good pocy2so as
10 make manufactures and revenue work har-
ANONYMOUSLY together; and in consequence the
DISCUSSIONS Arising upon these bills are met
oy a iiko unaccommodating spirit, and after
causing much heat and irritation. they lose
ground. Being friendly To the proper en-
enlargement OF manufactures, | have seen
WIN regret that ITS advocates here have relied
on.thtr strength at votes rather than their
stensth oil argument. Under the existing
circumstances they mast, in order Ia succeed
relax that stubborn front they have long and
unwlsely exhibited aud meet other interests
with fair and Ingenious spirit:
me two last days have been consumed in
discussing The proposed additional impost of
SIX cents per square yard on cotton J.gginsr
AS THIS duty would of course operate rycl,i
slve'y upon the Souhern states il nccrssarily
brought forth all the S6nthern opposition ::
ana from the manner IN which the facts were
metamorphosed. by the professional gentle.
men who took part in The discussion, a stran-
ger would have supposed the scene. fo he a
country court room, and qnibbling lawyers in
lui Character, upon double cross suit, prev
ing upon naked fact. Ii will no doubt sur
prise you TO learn that Kentucky and Ohiu are
IN favor OF this duty +; with view To encou-
rage the growth and Manufacture of hemp for
oagSing, In their states. am not prepared to
say mat an additional iinpOst on this article is
not necessary; hut would approach such
su,yecis on'y III conjunction with revenue con-
siderations, and bath with the confroH;rr oh
ject of preserving the foreign market for our
surplus Gotten unmpared. With a forego
market that takes from Us twenty five millions
OF dollars worth of surplus cotton, we cannot
DE TOO cautious; and more especially when
, the enect 0f The numerous cotton works now
erecting are NOT known, and cannot be at this
tIne properly appreciated. think too. that
IL IS Dad policy In bring into discussion any
measure that will array the interests of the
"ierent sections OF our country against each
o'her, u to be avoided-as all the sectional
Feelings and corresponding irrfaiinns are
LDEreDY uDtViSeiV hrnuUhf Dan d.
Ertrdct 81 a letter from Washington, dated
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10
There Is report in circulation, which is
probably not without foundation in truth. thai
the Hon. NINIAN EDwARDs, at present a
Senator in Congress from the state of Hi
n0s, has to-day been nominated by the Pres
ident as minister to Mexico, and that the Sc
nate will act upon the nomination in few
days.-lt is supposed there will be little or no
opposition To the appointment, as he is be-
lleved TO be well qualified for the place. Nj.
Edwards is a native of Maryland emgraied
severa! years since To Kentucky and when
Illinois was constituted Territory. he was
appointed District Judge. fe has since been
Governor Of the State, and for some time a
Senator in Congress. He is gentleman of
handsome talents and liberal Attachments.
possessing il is believed all the requisites of a
'oIelbn minister III VIII probably excite
some little curiosity abroad, TO hear of the
appointment of an ambassador from the for
ests OF Illinois, but gentleman remarked
TO me to-day, there is room enough in those
wide regions, with sparse population.
tor the mind to expand 1t will perhaps be
Tecoilected by our readers, that Mir Mason, a
son OF Gen. Mason, of Georgetown, was an
pointed Secretary of Legation at the time of
Gen. Jackson's appointment last year He
still holds the Office and should the nomius-
ton of Mr.. Edwards be confirmed, il is pro.
babie the embassy may be despatched i'm
mediately. Ball. inner
we clause Of the Military Appropriation
providing for additional buildings for the
h!iiitary Academy, Offices, and out houses. Sc.
was stricken out in IT, discussion on Friday.
oo the motion Of the Chairman of the Com
mlttee Of Ways and Means.
New ORLEANS, january s0.-Maior Cen
eral Scott aud suite arrived 10 town Yesterday
from Louisville.
MAYOR Twiggs, with two companies off,. s.
Infantry also arrived WHO we understand. are
10 be stationed at this point. (.qdrerfiser.
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WISH 10 employ in my family near the town Of A,iso
non Washington county, VIRGINIA, Young Indy rs =
Pyse tu,oess, who is well qualified teach EngIisi
huu rFench languages and music. To such a one viii
give salary OF dol frat