Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-04-23

mittee on wavs and means doctrines
which. it is notorious have always main
tanned, but which the member from Rhode
Island learnedly supposes to be entirely
new with the opposition to the present
administration. Now, sir, as | do not
borrow either my opinions or principles
/ from any man, or set of men, | trust no
man, or set of men, will be held respon-
sible for them. Whatever | have said or
done. on this measure, has had no con-
I nexion with any political association what
/ ever. The views | have presented, be
they important or insignificant, are en-
phatically my own. Whatever | may be
sir, am myself | swear IN no mans
words; and on this subject | disciaim all
combinations for political effect. | will
barely remark, in conclusion, thatthe doc
trines on political economy which the
member from Rhode Island supposes to
be so entirely novel. on both sides Of this
contested question Of protection, have
been the common property Of the whole
civilized world for the last half century.
had supposed that he possessed some
tolerable knowledge of this branch
of political science, historically at least.
As find however he is entirely ig-
norant oft, beg leave TO inform him,
that, ever since the publication of Adam
Smiths essay on the wealth Of nations, a
contest has been carried on between the
advocates of free trade and the advocates
of restrictions, and that both parties hare
admitted, as a postatats, that a duty upon
foreign merchandise is a tar upon the con-
slnaer. Yet in the opinion of the mem
Der from Rhode Island, this Is a new, and
hitherto unknown doctrine.
/ must apologize to the House for the
tone Of the remarks | have been constraln-
ed to make, in indicating my personal
rights and my personal character, from a
wanton and uulushfable attack. No one
can regret more than | do, the necessity
under which acted, and trust that ne
cessity will bercgarded as sufficient a.
=, pOlogy.
Mr.. Burgess then rose, and said, he
knew not if 1.-THE grave rebulle severe IN
youthful beauty" of the gentleman from
South Carolina, MIR. McDufie should
seal ms lips. Had his rude aud vulgar
assault any Of the ordinary apologies OF
suddenly exerted and uncomfortable anger,
rsaid MIR: B. could pass it by like any
other freak of passionated bOyhood. lie
has carefully removed all the steps by
!, which he descended, and rendered 1t I'M
possible for excuse or palliation to follow
HIM. The words uttered by me were ut
tered here in my place, and exactly as they
were then written aud IOw printed.
i then accused him of the plagiarism which
has given him so much annoyance. tie
neither interrupted, nor gave me any re-
Iplv. This was on the 18th OF March.
| He daily met me with that kind of court
esv which the nature of our slight acqualn-
lance authorized. Why not rebuke me
then, when the offence was fresh upon
me! ole reserved himself, he says, TIL
this time.0 For ten days the honorable
gentleman has been breathing over the EN-.
bers of his Wondering malice, and en-
kindleing the sooty magazine OF heart
never remarkable for much generosity o.
purpose, or kindness of movement Lie
has doubtless spent sundry hours Of tins
time 10 the pleasant exercise Of selecting
suitable phrases whern to set his brgh
and sparkling thoughts. This parade o
preparation has been made, and the stem
ographers called to mark HIM, anC
write his speech IN their books" for the
very valiant purpose of abusing "a very
/; old man." He says stated "talsehood:
and uttered SANDERS" concerning his au
thorship Of his report on the finances. l.
& this the result ofall his parade and dread
, full note of preparatlonW Why, sir,
sturdy beggar, had he been equally re
CARELESS Of decency, might have SAID tn,
same things extempore. lie Is my eide
in parliamentary life; but cannot per
, suade myself into any imitation Of IN
rules of decorum, or his manner Of prac
Using them IN debate, either at other times
f or on this occasion. 1t would, and tn
D gentleman certainly knows 1t, be yer,
Y unbecoming me to say what might be We
K ny appropriately SAID Of hun. The gen
r tleman seems to claim the whole right t.
B himself Few men would, / believe, pi
e rate upon his property. The fee sImpl
e of the honorable gentleman, in has PrIncl
n pies, opinions and thoughts, together WIT
t his 0,on manner of expressing them, WI
/ never be telenously invaded by any per
son "of sound mind, or having the iea
q of God before his eyes" lie says, ''wha
: he is. he is himself" Why, sir, do nc
: question this. He's himself; and neithe
\ am, thor .narson VIII avar roisfoI,