Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-08

pean manufacturers rather than It'll lnose. OF America:
the very spirit that defeated Mr. Baidwin's tariff He
trusted opposition from such would be re-
sarded ms their consideration b. congress would be
worthy the nation
MIR Tibbs observed tina, there had been laid before
the rand Committee very important document which
ought TO he read in the convention.
Mr. lngersol then read letter which was re-
piele with statistical information especially relative
cottons. This paper has direct relation to the
question at Issue that shall procure ii for Insertion
Mr ). T.. Wright, of Ohio, observed that he had
understood that this convention called TO AXE into
consideration the deplorabie state of the growth and
manufacture of wool. He therefore did deem it
right 10 clog the question with reference to manufac-
lures that did demand immediate protection AS no
one would say that the cotton manufactures were Ian
gu;shng-he could therefore think good policy To
leopard the we;ghty matter by connecting it with light
er SUBJECTS The demand for protection to wool and
weoilens, which mpcrious and immediate should
be made to congress separate from that OF further aid
cotton, which was certainly less urgent.
| Mr.. Ewing of Ohio thought that committee emana.
ting from the convention should make its report to the
body i'll which it originated especially memorial
was not consequent upon its repeal.
Mr. Patterson of Pittsbu'g, concurred with MIR.
Wright on the propriety of limiting demands; deemed
i hazardous to attempt review of the whole tariff
the woollen bib must come before the congress.
Mr. Tibbi,s substitute then carried and refer
red to a committee Of D.
Mr. Niles OF Baltimore With some PREDATORY remarks
proposed the following Resolved, that a committee be
appointed TO enquire what measures necessary to
the protection OF the manufacture of American
This resolution adopted
i Mr.. Carey moved reconsideration OF the first reso
ton reported yesterday to make the objects i,
proposed, d efccuu protection 10 these branches
of Hdusiyv" The motion vas carried and the amend
ment was adopted
Mr.. Roberts OF Penn. Observed that thoirh wheat
al w or luO cents per bushe might pay i transporta
ton to market al certain distance, yet rye at the
price II would bear during the coming fall would moi
pay for lis transportation in the form grain. lie there
tore hoped that some consideration would be given 90
the subject of distillaon grain, being one Of much
moment TO large portion OF the farmers Of this state
Judge huston observed, that two of tic resolutions
mentioned the depressed state of the farming interest
but no motion had been directly made for Improving
that interest. He was that the manufacturing
community aided the agricultural. lie knew that be
grain growing states had their market among the
uacturcrs. Ic and rye raised at a distance
would not bear transportation; they must be rendered
portable. The western parts of New York and Penn
syyanla and the state of Ohio had market for grain
in natural state; they Their fore drti it, and tie
product needed natural protection. He knew that the
use of spurious liquors was had, yet must take
society as it as not as II naisI Je there duty
already on spirits, but whether an additional tu, Y
would not be advantageous, worth an enquiry
From habit, large portion of the citizens preferred
the spirits Of the West India Islands, but custom would
render srhiSiey grateful to them as u,eorted Ii
i quor. He therefore offered the following:
/ Resolved, That Committee be appointed 10 enquire
into the expedency of further protection of distilled
liquors.
expressed his opninn that domestic distilled spirits
were sufficiently protected
Mr.. Erying of Ohio, enqnired the day on molasses,
which the material, from which much ,iones
tic spirit distilled. He answered that il was
cents per gallon. After discussion the resolu
ton adopted and referred to the committee of "a
MIR. Mallory from Vermont, said thai the objects o
the convention and the wishes of the friends manu-.
features had been misrepresened; il had bee aid that
their motives entirely sectional; he ierefore
dcemedi proper TO show that the subjects jout 10
be acted on were Interesting to all the staff and to
point out the direction Of each manufacture there
fore offered the following:
+ '.Resolved, That committee (of 5)>be appointed
with directions TO report the Of trade OF the
different parts of the United States with each other as
far ii is concerned in the productions of this coun
4 try"
Much discussion took place TO what committee
the resolution should be referred. II subsequent.
iy adopted and referred TO select committee The
! convention then adjourned until o'clock.