Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-04-18


article. Indigo was worth from So TO So per ID.
The duty proposed was % cts. with i gradual in
crease to 10 cts. This was not greater than gen
tlemen asked on cloths
Mr.. Burgess advocated the propriety of placing
such duty indigo as would encourage the
raising OF IT, though not such would at present
amount to prohibition He read q letter on the
subject OF an experiment about drying the leaves
OF the indigo plant, and packing them in bales, to
be exported 10 the Eastward, aud there inanuiac-
tured into the dye. He thought the House had
not sufficient Information now, act upon the sub
Jcct, but pledged himself every exert ton to
have such duty laid so Socn rs it could be shewn
that the whole market would be supplied. he then
adYereG to the protection already given TO the cot
ton and sugar of the South He considered the
whole bill as rather an injury than benefit to the
Eastern manufacturers.
MIR. Floyd g. "a. briefly replied, and read an
extract from the report of our exports TO Canton
and den;ed that the duties OF the Southern pro-
ducts had been laid at the solicitation OF Southern
gentlemen.
Mr.. Bates Of Massachusetts ironically adycrtine
10 the complete and liberal protection provided by
the bill ior the Eastern manufacturers, Insisted in
the same strain, that the present amendment ought
10 be adopted by way ofpesfecting the bill.
HIr' Drayion took the same ground which had
been assumed by Mr. Hamilton, utterly refusing
TO sanction the bill, directly or indirectly and pro-
tested against the system whole. The duties
ON sugar and cotton had been laid before those ar,i-
cles were produced in the U. States; they were
glad the amendment had been proposed. because
Ihc course of argument employed in opposing it.
would manifest what he firmly believed, that the
system was founded on the selfishness and cupdity
OF individuals. He did not, however, apply this
charge to members OF the Hcnsc.
MIR. Cambrelcng thought the amendment ought
70 be adopted, to make the harmony of the bill
complete, believing the whole bill 10 be the worst
mat ever was ofiered he hoped this amendment
would kill it entirely. He would never consent TO
tax labor for the benefit of capital, but he should
vote for the most obnoxious principles Of the BILL
with the express view oil making odious pos
sibie.
MFR. Livingston said he should not push his he
roism quite so far the gentlemen from South
Carolina, Messrs. Hamilton and Draytonl though
he protested against the whole system as inse aud
vicious in principle, because it went TO tax one
part Of the country for the benefit of another; vet
1t it was 10 be carried into effect, he would not a.
gree that his constituents should be the only vic
inns He further urged the arguments he had
before advanced, aud stated that indigo was an an
nliai plant single year was sufficient TO extend
The cultivation OF Ito any amount
The debate was farther continued on the one
SIDE, by AlessFS Gilmer, Cambreleng, Hamilton,
Weems & Wilde; and on the other side by Messrs
Dwight and Burgess.
Mr.. Halle should be divided. He was opposed
10 the duty indigo but in favor of tina, GA castor
oil.
It was divided accordingly, and
NY Ald!!S having WltiuraWn that part OF his a.
inendment whichrelatcd to castor oil, again urged
the gentlemen OF the South TO support ii by their
votes.
Mr. Condict again requested that the gentle
man would make the duty more moderate. but
MIR. Halle refusing to DO SO, the question ia
ken BY Yeas and Nays, and decided IN the mega
tive: Yeas 81, Nays Ia6
So the House refused TO adopt Nj. Haile'5 a.
monument.
MIR. Duncan then renewed the amendment on
castor oil, which Mr. fiaile had withdrawn, and
made few remarks in support OF it, as did Mr.
Miller, when the question being put il was dccid
ed in the negative.
The question now occurred on the amendment
q MIR. Wolf, laying duty on imported slate.
MIR. Hunt delivered his sentiments at large in
support of the amendment, stating the present con-
dition OF The trade, the smallness and uncertainty
OF the market, the abundant quantity, and good
quality Of our own native slate, dndthe propriely of
its being protected; when tie question being taken
The amendment was adopted by Yeas and Nays
cas- I03, Nays 80.
On motion Of Mr.. Mclean,
The House adjourned.
WAsHIweTov, April l5.--In the Senate yes
terday q resolution was submitted by Mr.. Smith
of Maryland for changing the position OF the Chair
OF the President OF the Senate, TO the place where
it formerly stood. The bill for the graduation of
the price Of public lands was discussed, and Mr.
Barton's amendment being rejected, several a.
amendments we're offered.
sion took place, on motion made by Mr. Wick
life TO discharge the Committed Of the Whole
from the further consideration OF the bill 10 extend
the terms of the commission acting under the trea-
~ OF Client, with a view 10 bring the bill into the
House, to be Immediately acted on. But the hour
having clapsed before the discussion was ended
the debate suspended. The House rcs,imed
the consideration ofthe Tariff Mr.. Wolf moved
70 amend the bill by inserting the provision he
moved in Committee, imposing an increased duty
on slate. Mr.. Halle moved to amend the amend
Inent, by adding to ii The provision he offered in
Committee, imposing duty on Indigo and Castor
Oil. On the Indigo considerable discussion took
place, when it was negatived, rs also was the a
mendmcnt imposing duty Castor Oil. The
amendment of Mr.. Wolfwas then carried in the
alhrma'iye-ayes l04, noes 90. Mr.. Gorham then
moved an amendment excluding ravens duck"
from the operation OF the BILL but before any ques-
ton was taken the House adjourned.
tyHat. Jouy.
WAsHINGrow April, I6-In the Senate, yes
terlay, several private bills were disposcdof. The
discussion Of the Graduation Bill was continued.
a short time was spent in the consideration Of Ex
Ccu;iYe business.
In the House Of Representatives the question
was resumed on the motion Of Mr.. Wickffs, to
discharge the Committee Of the Whole from the
further consideration Of the bill to prOlong the term
OF The Commission acting under The GbeGt treaty:
but the hour elapsed before airy vote was taken.
he tariff was then taken UP for consideration.
! he proposition Of Mr.. Gorham to except
ravens duck from the operation Of the bill, was
jccted. Mr.. Spraguc then renewed his motion to
strike out mOasses from the bill which was rejected.
az also was modified proposition Of Mr. Condict,
90 reduce thc duty 10 seven cents. The amendment
moved in Committee, by Mr. Sutherland 90 impose
duty on oil CLOTHS, carpetng sc then rcucw-
cd by AIr. Miller, and was carried ia the alIfma-
tive, bv vote Of 80 10 Do M W rirhf then rood(i-