Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-07

cpie. 1t states that since the adoption of the CON
sHtu'toh the right TO give protection to any part
GUAR branch oil our domestic industry was not cues
toned until very reccn,y-that every Congress
winch he!da session since that period, acknowledge
ed the power OF granting this protection; shat the
success oil our shipping interest is entirely dne to
protective system; that at present nine-tcnths Of
the people of the United States believe in the CON
Stttuionality Of the sys,cm that it was the system
followed IN every part of the world, between one
nation and another.
The question "dOos protection oppress the plan
ting states?' was then examined very infinitely
1t was shcwr that during The last few years that
the price Of cotton had facn far less than the |
price OF cotton manufactures: and that the cotton
planters are fast hnding thor best market in their
country The market for the sale of cotton is en- |
iarged by the establishment of tho manufacturers
of cotton.
The Address proceeded to the article of Iron. |
and showed the great cheapness of the American |
article at the present day. what it was under for
mer tariffs These results in the reduction OF pri-
ces have been attained by wholesome competition |
created by the protective system In ten years the
exports OF domestic manufactures have increased |
ten fold. The advantages of tn" system in the cuI
tvatlon OF wool is equally great-the price of |
woolen manufactures has also fallen in price.
In relation to the nerna! trade growing out of
tins system, fact was statcd-about one million
OF barrSis OF flour sent from the middle to the
eastern Substituting the last years so mil
hons have been invested by Pennsylvania Ohio
and New Gork-all the value of which investment
=
OF the manufacturing system. 1t is believed how
ever, that the Tariff Act of 1923, was in some
measure, aud in of its details, the work not
oil It's friends, but of its enemies. 1t is denied that
1t cannot be amendeG-that it carno, be made bet
ter than 1t stands at present-but it is believed that
TINS is the worst time TO touch its important details
while ITS very existence is threatened.
The moral influence of manufactures was exa-
mined and treated in few words In the coucu.
Sion the address touched the question of the ma
tonal DEBT, and the disposition of submitting to
pubic opinion the proprieiy of reducing the reve-
nue. III such parts do not conflict with the prn
cIpes OF protection IT admits that the public mind
is leanng towards judicous reduction of that re-
venue, and closes with considerable force and clo-
quencc "snited we stapd-divded we fall"
Judge iemphill of Penn. after a few remarks
moved that the address be accepted reported aud
that twenty thousand be printed.
MIR. Goddard was in favor of the address, but
hoped, as there appeared few discrepancies that
lye hundred copies be printed i'll tomorrow morn
ing.
MIR. McCulloch opposed to this course
Mr.. Goddard withdrew his motion
Mr.. McCuIloch was very DESTROYS that the sub
committee of three who prepared the Address,
shoHld have the whole direction in relation to the
| printing of the Address.
Mr. lngerscll said that the purpose was to entrust
the printing of ,hc Address Mr.. Niles, of Balti-
more, under the rection of his friend MIR Kennedy
from Baltimore, who one of the greatest con-
tributers to the Address
Alter few remarks the motion of Mr. Hemp
hill to accept the Address unanimously and to print
2O,OOO copies, passed amid cheers and an
plause.
The Convention proceeded to hear several reports
Tho Convention will probably adjourn, sine de TO-
day or tomorrow.
From the Ne,o York American Of Tuesdau.
| CONVENTION-rHI DAY
communication from meeting in the countr
OF kanhawa, Western Virginia. was read also a
communication from the Agricultural and Manu-
featuring society of Washington county, Penpsyl-
vania.
Mr.. Schonck, from the Committee to inquire into
any evasion ofthe Revenue Laws, reported in part
which was read. The Report states that difficult
les had arisen in obtaining direct evidence of the
frauds, bat notices many meth DDS resorted to for
fraudulent purposes, and requesting further time to
report in full.
Mr.. Cox Observed that he had received letter
from Mr. Ingham, la-e Secretary of the Treasury
stating that the ire. sIry derauded by means Of
the rate of exchange on England.
MIR. Ellsworth went into statement of facts in
relation to frauds prdctiscd in the importation of
woolicn goods, by false swearing the Custom
House. Fne Auction System was also spoken OF
fIby Mr.. E. as a powerful engine by which such
frauds were disguised and shielded from detection
The Auction System forced into this country the
refuse stocks OF every market in the world. The
Collector OF this port has hitherto been unable to
perform his duty, on account of a public sentiment
against scrutiny but within the last six monthssa
more correct feeling had prevailed and frauds had
been discovered within that time, the duty on which
/ would amount to very nearly forty-eignt thousand
dollars. lie spoke OF case tried in PhiladeIphia
In which the deposition of clerk in England had
influenced the opinion ofthe Jury. Enough of such
dcpositions he SAID, might be obtained i'll England
to load cart for slxPence apiece. An old import
or told Mr. H., that on visit to England, he was
urged by the manufacturers to buy goods worth 9s
and los. per yard, and have them inyoiced at 6s
81. He expressed surprize the offer; but the
manufacturer said, they doing it for his neigh
bors every day. This individual had declared tina
1t this system went much longer, he must decline
business.
Mr.. Ellsworth concluded his remarks by present
ing TO the Convention, for the acceptance of each
member, pamphlet containing some fragrant cases
OF violation of the Revenue Laws in the importa-
ton Of Woollcns
I After further debate, the report and resolution
were accepted
report by Mr.. Bruen chairman of the deega-
ton from Kaah1I0a, in Virginia, on the manuf5c
ture OF Salt, presented and referred to the Cen
trail Committee
/ MIR. Crous made report on Cabinet Ware,
which was read and accepted.
/ Mr.. Sayre If ~ ork offered a resolution which
was unanimously adopted, that before this Conven-
ton finally adjourn, the President be requested 10
invite some clergyman to return thanks to Almgh-
ty God for his bountcs TO this land and to i.nporc
the continuance thereof
! Mr.. Roberts of Pa. presented resolution author
ring the Central Committee to call meeting o
the friends ofthc American system in the year 1882
1t they deem it oxPedlent, at such time and place
as they may fit. Agreed to.
Mr.. Sibley OF Mass, after having made some pre-
urinary remarks, in which he stated that ATTEMPTS
had been made 10 discors among the members
| of various sectors, and of various party senti
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