Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-01-26


plan mentioned by the gentleman from North Car
DINA, 10 connect AlbeInarle Sound with the Allan
tic, he should cheeriully vote for il. Every State
had received similar assistance to a greater extent |
than Maryland, yet, he was willing 10 favor any de-
mand of the knd which was reasonable.
hir. Macon presented TO the Senate, argumenta- |
lively, his views in opposition TO the bill He con-
sidercd the various powers which had been assum-
cd by Congress in relation 10 internal improve !
ments, unauthorized by the Constitution, and Of
a dangerous character, tending TO create heart
burniugS and iealousics among the different quar-
ters OF the States, which it i'll vain TO attempt
to bind together by Legislation. He alluded to
number of instances OF similar grants, each lead
ing TO others of the nature, and all making
the Administration OF the Government more compli-
Gated, and leading the Federal Government into a
system of gambling in Banks and Lotteries, which
threatened the most disastrous consequence
MIR. Tyler addressed the Senate at conside .ab,e
length, opposing the BILL aud expressing his deci-
ded hostility TO all appropriations for similar objects
lie replied with much carnestness TO the imputa-
lions that had been thrown upon his colleague and
the Individual formerly associated with him. by the
Senator from Maryiand-in the suppo ition that
they had voted and spoken against the appropria-
uon III favor OF the Dismal Swamp Canal from mo-
yves oil State interest without regard to the con-
sutuuonaiity OF the question. He then went at
large into remarks upon the exercise of the pow
erS assumed by Congress- as he considered unron
Sltuuonai.y, and maintained that the Government
had never departed from the principles laid down
n. IN
Of this he instanced the incorporation of the Bank
oil the United States, which had originated svs-
TEN Oi gaming and pecuation that had hardly ever
been equailcd. He adduced various arqti,nente
against the construction that had been often given
10 the Constitution, and declared that [;rc;,i,
would sooner lorego the temporary adyoDto@es az
iorded by this unauthorized system than enjoy
them at the risk of violating that sacred compSct
hr. smith OF Maryland, explained his meaning
IN speaking OF the course taken bv the Senator'S
| He La int, i
although the Dismal Swamp Canal would benefit
their State, such were their ideas of the Cops,itu
tion, that they would not advocate it.
MIR. Macon made some further remarks most If
which were inaudiblc.
MIR. Benton advocated the bill ~, pr;nc;rios both
OF interest and expediency to the country at large
as the benefits resulting from the project were far
greater than the amount of expenditure He also
considered that the u. States was bound TO make
TINS road on the principle by which every land oy;
ner was governed ia making roads TO their lands
or through them. The increase in the price of tbe
iahds' and the advancement Of settlements, were
the result OF these Improvements, which were far
greater than was generally supposed
Mr.. Cobb spoke again, at considerable length.
Principally IN answer TO some remarks made by
MT. smith OF Maryland, in relation to improve
mentS IN Savannah river. He also expressed him
Congress had assumed.
| MI Smith OF Maryland, answered the remarks
OF Hir Cobb, chiefly as TO illusions to the aid
oil Government, tor the improvement of the harbor
| OF Baltimore
Mr. Branch made some further statements as
to the appropriation for the Improvement of Sa-
vannah, and also made some general remarks upon
objects.
MI Eaton briefly remarked that the hour was
TOO late for the discussion of Constitutional ques-
ton. He therefore moved to adjourn; when
The Senate adjourned.
49, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The number of petitions presented yesterday.
| exceeded one hundred.
-, BY Mr.. Barker-Of citizens of. Dover, New
| Hampshire
:, BY Mr.. Bartlctt-of citizens ofs,rathcrn, New
Hampshire.
BY Mr.. Whpplc-Of citizens Of Oxford, New
BY Mr.. Brown-of citizens of Alstead, New
| Hampshire.
! These petitions were copies OF each other, and
aSAeu ior revision OF the tariff, according to the
plan suggested by the Harrisburg Convention
by Mir. GcTham-Of four thousand two hundred
and nity- inhabitants OF Boston and il; vicini-
~, VINO state that, after what has been said on the
oUuJeC' ol farther protection of the domestic
| growth OF wool and the manufacture of yoollens.
they would have submitted the subject 20 Con-
SresS' had II not been animated in u memorial from
some OF their fellow Citizens, that those in favor OF
a farther protection OF this branch of production
were an interested aEd organized minority; that
any further increase OF duty upon imported wool
lens and other articles would be highly injurious to
me great body Of the community and that such /,
beisYed 10 be te prevalent if not general oninion
OF JudIcious and intelligent persons of this part
| lBostonl Of the United States The memoriaiists
,hen pray that these branches Of trade may be fuz-
| Their encouraged
PUBLIC APPRAISERS or GOODS.
MIR. Canbreieng, from the Committee, made the
following report
The Committee on Commerce, 70 whom was re-
ierFed a resolution Of the 18th inst instructive
them TO inquire into the cxpedoncy of abolish
ing the Office OF Appraisers OF Goods In the Gus
| port:
That, by the act of the Ist Of March 1929. Az
praiser5 are appointed for the ports of Boston New
HoFk, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston Savan-
nah, and New Orleans.
The duties Of inspectors and Appraisers are en-
iirely distinct, and GU ght not 10 be united The of
hce OF Appraiser is laborous and too essential 10
the security OF the revenue TO be dispensed with.
Inc Committee ask 70 be DISCHARGED from mo
further consideration Ofthe resolution.
The report was read and agreed to.
MILITARY TACTICS.
MT Hamilton, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, to which was referred the bin fron, tho
Senate, entitled :" An act providing for the print
ing and binding sixty thousand copies OF Infantry
/ tactics, including exercises and manleuvres of
Light Infantry and Rifemcn, and for other pur-
poses" reported the same with an amendment
me Dill was then committed, aud made the order
! OF the day Tor tomorrow.
! The resolution submitted by Mr. Kte7ner vosfar-
/ day, IN the following words, was taken up:
| " Rcs0iUed, That the Secretary of the Treasury
De directed TO lay before this House COPIES of any
correspondence which may have taken place be-
tween any OF the officers Of the customs at the
port OF Philadelphia and the Secretary Of the TEca-
sury, also, any correspondence between the said
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