Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-01-27

sion OF the Tariff is deemed necessary, and de-
handed by the manufacturers, to let il until
the next Ssssion;to bring then fairly before Con
grsss the whole subject Of free trade and national
industry. and let the Congress, just from the
bosom of the people, discuss and settle the ques-
ton? Such a course, MIR. S. thought much the
most desirable. He presumed it was with this
view his friend from Pennsylvania, Mr.. Buchan-
an, offered his resolution the other day. IL was
calculated to heal, rather than inf. me our dferen-
ces, and would he the means of bringing 10 the
ultimate decision Of the question the high sanction
Of calm, deliberate, and diguifed Legislation.
He hoped, therefore, the motion would prevail,
that the Committee Guild be discharged, and the
bill lail upon the table, not again to be called up
during the pi esent Session IL due TO the ma.
lion. and to the House, ,ha, this should be done; &
he appealed TO the friends and enemies of the bill
to unite in this course.
Mr.. Stevenson, of Pennsylvania, s,id, after so
much remark upon the bill reported by the Com
mittee on Domestic Manufactures, he might, per-
haps, member of that Committee, be allow ed
to say few words in explanation of his opinion
OF The bill, and OF his views in voting against the
motion made by his respected colleague.
You are aware, (sad MIR. So that the Com.
mittee of Domestic Manufactures had several
memorials referred to them by the House. r.sre-
senting the depressed state of our Wollen Man.
ufactois, and requesting the attention of Congress
to the subject; setting forth, amongst other causes
OF their langushing state, that the spirit oil the
present Tariff evaded and that they were
sufferers by the violation of existing laws. To
correct the evils complained of the pc iIoners ur
sed tie adoption of minimum valuation for wool
len goods, and the assessment of the duty upon
such minimum. agreed with the majority of the
Committee as to this principle, and it w as adept
ELL The next point was TO settle the minimum
prices, and, in doing this. thought that too high
a rate was, in my opinion required. and voted
with the minority. regretted that SO high rate
settled. believing l.,t ~,
general interest, unwise as related to the Manu-
lecturers. II was calculated to produce an inn
preston unfav oable TO the general purpose of the
bill, and thus to defea, the whole design. l sill
however trust, that, after the discussion W hch has
taken place, ii we 20 into Committee those WIN
| advocate, and those who resist, the bill, as il
stands, may come TO some better understanding
and that something may be effected, not too exor-
o"aht on the one part, nor oppressive on the o.
ther 1 cannot consent to vote for the bill as il
stands. II imposes, in fact, an increase of 200
per cent. on the of certain grade of pood,
used principally by the poor, and an ayeraye IN,
crease Of more than so per cent. on the part of
the present Tariff. If the bill should 20 10 the
Committee OF the Whole, do no, desnair of such
facts being ELECTED i'll lead the preservation
| OF the minimum principle, and an equitable adjust.
ment OF its rate, so TO save the manufac ,urers
without violating the general principles of Just
legislation. Let US, at least, do justice to our
selves, by acting upon the subject without p,et.
dice and withou, passion
On the motion before you, ! DO no, think pro
per To 80 into the general merits or dement's of
the bill. Let that be reserved for lis prope, tim.
Al that time, trust that shall be able TO show
that the extent to which l shall be willing 10 90.
may be done with perfect Justice TO the several
parts OF this Union, after due reference TO their
various interests; and ! pledge myself 10 never
form one OF a majority to do that as regards tbi,
nation, that has the full sanction of what liz,
10 nj ba. I,aa..
vote against the motion of my colleague, although
apprehend he will finally lie found 10 have pro-
posed a course which ould have saved the time
OF the House from being wasted on bill .hat
cannot be mstured into law during the present
| session.
Mr. McLane, OF Delaware, SAIL he was oppo
seq 10 The motion 10 discharge the Committee for
some reasons which perhaps, were peculiar TO
himself. Although he was, and ever had been nm
advocate tor the tariff system he was not prenar
ell to say that he could for this bill In IFS
present shape; although he prepared to CO.
operate IN modifying and improving it But he :
cause he was oppose! 10 the bill in tina, paricu-
lar shape In which it had been presented by the
Committee OF Manufactures, il did rot follow lba,
he must shun the CATION OF the subject, and
not giveto II full and just share OF consider alton.
IT the time allow ed.
lie would now inquire what would be the true
! effect OF the present motion. The ground on
wbch II IS urged, II, that the House has not now
sohcient time TO inquire into the subject; and ma
ny gentlemen disposed TO for the bill, are un-
wiling 10 postpone II OIL thi- ground But the
erect oil lie motion, whatever may be the inten-
tion Ut lis mover, viii certainly he 10 defeat the
DILL and thus to deprive the country of the benefits
derived from an adequate protection of this yau
aoie branch oil our manufactures The considera-
ZION oil the bill at this time Is resis ed on two
grounds FIRST, IT Is said that i, will produce ex
e"eneht oy striking al the vital Interests of the
country; and secondly, that il is not sufficiently
comprehensive, and does not embrace sufficient
number OF objects to be protec' eJ Mr.. McLane
said, that none could deprecate more than he did
any cause OF excitement in the country; but, if
excitement IL to he pi oduced by the discussion
OF this Dill, II must be becausei is inseparabe from
the subject itself Ii IL arise at all II will arise
whenever The subject is brought up. But why
asked MIR. Mel. is this excitement produced Inv
u at all: IL arises from mistaken opinion. tba,
The Interests OF the different parts of the great ma
uopai community are distinct FROM and opposeJ
TO each other. / do no; believe this and there.
iore am in favor OF the policy; but so long as an
opposite orinion is he'd, the seeds of excitement
VIII be here; the same causes of il will exist at
the next session which exist now and they will
probably rather increase than diminish Al TO the
other objection, that the bill comp ehends Only one
object to he projected, am iav1i OF rs considera
ton now, for this very reason it is simple-it
brought 10 one point, and confines itself 10
single object, which all can comprehend Here
toioTe, On the contrary, it has been usual to in
einoe many different objects in the same BILL in
oIuer 10 carry some one prominent Object Of pol
icy through the House. Now | am entirely Cd
posed 10 this species OF legislation. disspproye
OF lessIating by compromise. Either particular
branch OF industry requires protection or 1t does