Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-01-31
TOTHE EDITOR.

Iron, hemp, foreign spirits, rnolasses, Sc 10.
TO THE EDITOR.
WAsHISGToS CRY. Dec. %, 1927.
Dear Sir:-( on are aware that little business
Is done in Congress in the carly part of the session
The mode of Legislation here, is, TO refer all inn
portant subjects to committees by whose investi-
cation, reports and explanations, the time occupied
by them in the two houses, is much abridged. The
business of the session has been usual, parcclled
out among the committees, which will commence
making their reports Immediately after New
Hear's day. In the Senate, Mr.. Benton has OBJ
tatned leave TO bring in bin graduating the price
of public lands, accnrfnc "a nnalitv, and after a
certain period, giving the refuse lands which may
remain unsold within any state, 20 actual settlers,
or to the State, to be devoted to education and In
ternal Improvements He has made Lucid and an
able speech in favor OF his proposition, in which
ne endeavored to show that by his plan the receipts
for the sale of public lands would be increased
That the public debt may be entirely paid in five
years. Col. johnson has introduced bill abolish
ing imprisonment for debt, upon process issued
from the courts of the United States; which he is
endeavoring, with his usual assiduity and zeal to
press through the Senatc.-Although this bill has
many and powerful supporters, yet its fate is I'M
certain; the friends of liberty hope, at least TO pro-
cure the passage OF an act declaring, that the fed
eral courts should conform 10 the execution laws
OF the different states; which in Kentucky would
produce all the happy effects which could flow
IRON Col. Johnsons bill.
The stockholders and stockholders were lately
thrown into great CONSERVATION b. resolution in
troduced into the House of Representatives by Mr..
y. p. Barbour of Virginia, for selling the stock,
owned by the United States, in the National Bank.
But after some discussion they were quieted by
the decisive rejection CT the resolution. Business
called me out while the discussion was progress
ing, and had not an opportunity to record my
vote, and although l regarded its introduction as
i-timed, do not hesitate to declare that with my
present views, should have added another to the
few who voted in the affirmative. Ii is thought,
by many, that the rejection of this resolution is
4 certain indication that the charter OF the Bank
viii be renewed l know that very many voted
against the resolution, who would vote against re-
newing the charter. But the money, and conse-
quently the power welded by that institution, it is
TO be apprehended, will fix it upon us for ever.
have been placed on the committee of nanutac-
lures; il has been stated in the newspapers that
myself and majority of this committee are I'M
friendly 10 the Tariff. So far is this from being
the fact, that every member OF the committee,
with the exception of one gentleman from South
Carolina, is in favor OF just and reasonable protcc-
ton of domestic industry ny duties on foreign i'm
ports. There are in the House three parties on this
subjective: one opposed to all Tariffs, in the
protection Of our manufactures, which is cornpos-
ed chiefly of gentlemen from the South. Another
that Is in favor OF the Noolens bill of last session.
for the purpose ofbuiIding up few manufacturing
establishments in the North, and enriching a few
capitalists at the expense of the rest Of the people:
this party is chiefly from the North There is
eStcrn
states who arc in favor Of the Tariff OF 1924, and
who, ut this time, arc in favor Of general Tariff
equal and just in It's provisions, and calculated to
protect ana promote the interest and industry of
every portion of the Union. This perry holds the
balance between the two extremes in the House
and believe can say, with truth, that it has q
majority in the Committee of Manufactures. A
bill VIII be reported conforming to their views
While we willing 10 afford all rca sonabe pro-
lection to the northern manufactures of WOOL VIC
llt.pp, eorfi .a,,
and cotton haggingve shall insist on an increased
duty on moasses and foreign distilled spirits for
the purpose OF substituting our wholesome whiskey
Tor their poisonous TaiIey rum, and making a more
enlarged market tor our grain. can give no opin-
ION as TO what will be done this subject; it is
think uncertain whether the " England gentlemen
who ask so much FOR themselves, will Weld any thing
for the benefit of the South and West But un-
less they are willing TO bear some of the burden
for our benefit, am opposed 10 iucreaeiDo. orr
burden, for theirs. IL will increase the difficulties
OF my constituents to be compelled to pay high
or price Tor their clothing, when they can get no
higher price for their grain. their horses, cattle
and hogs, or their hemp. While. therefore, am
decidedly in tavOrof Tariff, will not vote for e.
very bill which designing men NAV thrust into
Congress, and christcn with the name of Tariff
like the Woollens Bill of last session To insure
my humble support it must come before me with
thefeatures of equality & Justice, and care not by
what name It may be called by friends or foes The
bill to extend the Cumberland road will receive the
early and prompt attention of Congress. | do not
know that can give you any new light upon
the Presidential question. feel confident that
Cen Jacksons election is Just as certain as his ex-
is'ence; nothing but miracle in the political world
can prevent it,
IL IS ray deliberate opinion shat OF. Of New En-
gland Mr.. Adams,wi not receive p votes and
II IS extremely doubtful whether he gets the
whole vote OF Maine and New Hampsbire Ac-
cording to my promise have made Some inycst-
CATION into Mr.. Adams accounts about which 81
much was said in our newspapers last summer:
when they are completed, will send YOU the re-
SUIT TO use as you may think proper My impress
SION IS that there has been no MISREPRESENTATION on
inc subject, by the friends of Cen jackson. bnt
w'll send you such extracts from pii5Hc document.
as 10 enable every reader to Judge for himself
YOURS &C. T. p. MOORE
(-''foc' % a fettor to n Nfep5er Of Congress-.
NATcHEz, Miss. Dec 30. 1877.
DEAR SIR; have Just arrived at this place
from NC" orleans, and am much gratiiied at the
preparations making at that place 10 receive
General jackson on the Sth Of Jau,lorv Thorc
van De 30 or 40 steam boats at Orleans on the stb.
and The most Of them will ion in tho PROCESSION
mere IS an immense number Of shipping at that
place. that will ornament their vessels in handsome
styie' Every convenience occurs at this season ot
INC year TO make a grand display No doubt
LOUISIANA viii unite on General jackson. Nh,
administration party have made thoir efforts. bnt
me people arc not with Thorn Thereto, a.. ,.: