Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-02-10

yr the purpoo Of discu the eris OF the PROPOSE
ton reported by the Committee OF Manuac,ure but to
beg OF gentlemen who IN iavo- otwhat is called
prot citing tarr psuse before they proceed too
with II. We Of thu South cid Mr.. T) hive been
sone~ha smu'ed by the pr sp-ct II r-het from The
Sur,ht rs hvsped upon va by the lori In Coogr,s
by arepcsl or reduction Of the du AID ;he
ment OF al account bs, sway- itpre.'d 10y the
hope OF II. But when We pei up ani tell the House
that We oppressed, and tst we NUT have ,eief
rom hi. opprr,si'n, anu see Row our r us'ranres
me, by tho who thy oIp-ess rs It'll tur-
her, d, gentlemen suppose 'h we eau submit to this
what Is the eject OF gen emen IL il their in
teDoT TO goad US on TO rxireui les , Recurring TO
the history OF the last Session. r T. said that il was
'hsn sosnnly decided. alter debate. hat he duty on
ss oppressive the great body OF the People, and
law was therefore passed 10 reduce it. Aud what,
he asked, wss nov proposed? A'.er this discussion,
sud the conclusive expression OF the opinion Of the
HORSE hat the duty bgh and ought TO be re-
ducei, Tor what ru.pos- could il he proposed to
rsins'ae that duiy The Chsirnsn Of the Com mite,
of Manufactures (for whom Mr.. +. said that he felt
great rc,pec had said that he had no objection tina,
the bill should lie The table, that members might
have time eet upon the subject. In the best feel.
'Dgs Of his heart towards The Hose and towards that
gentleman, Mr.. I. begged Of ho'e who favored THE
project to pause. For he repea,ed-and he hoped that
he should not be considered mekiog vsin boast or
threat when he said tthst the -ope cor'd not SUBJ
mt 10 this OF legislation If il be pers ed in
said he, shall be driven to ihe necessity If resist
snce. In discu- sons l. subject when have sta
ted 'hs effect OF the existing du'ios upon the People Of
the South have been III by the friends OF the pro-
tective system that did not unjersaud the subject
that the experience OF five Fix would
me TIA our Eastern brethren our hest friends
am sure, SIR, that no gentleman in this House has
yer resort oil to this argument TO blind whilst he
wac rohbing my pockets; but Sir, do ee that I am
insu ed when fort is made to take from my pocket
my hard esrniass Tor ssity OF the Government
and for no pm, lie beech. Again | beg gsntlemen-l
appeal TO them az individuals aud Representatives Of
the American people pause befure they 20 further
repeat q a. in the South we have looked to a deliver
frcm the oppression under Itch we labor, and we
have considered the reduction OF he duties salt and
some other srticie as p dses that hall be ii
appointed confident belief that the duties would be
repealed has induced the lie OF the South, large
majority Of them. so far to submit to their oppressive
operation. Pass this bill, and apprehend they viii
no long fIrbesr resisting Mr. 7. concluded saw.
ing, that il the friends OF this bill persisted in
II before the Hom'e. he should move nd go as
to propose total repeal OF the duty On sait.
Mr.. Lamar then withdrew his motion 10 reject II
bill.
Mr.. Chiffon renewed IL. He said that, believing
with great Difference 20 the COR mit,ee that this hill
passed, would further Cypress the People not onl,
OF the South, bat OF every other portion of the coun
ny and epprehensive that It would lead to an unne
cessary and irritating debate, and it nigh be to lie
eison OF the question by wager o. battle (uderg by
the excitement of debate yesterday get rid OF these
discus ions, he felt it to be h duty the previous
question.
A call Of the House was then moved by Mr. Wilde
and ordered. 1913 members sn.wered to their names
On molten OF Mr.. Vance, farther pre- cesdings in the
call wa hispens'd with.
Mt. MoCreerv asked il a motto n 10 Law the bill on
the tsb- would now be in order.
The Speaker replied in the negative.
The question then put the demand of MIR
Chiffon tor the previous question: but the House re-
fused 10 sustsin IL.
Mr.. McCreery stated 'ha, he was one of tbos. who
hal opposed the reduction at he duly on ssl': hut be
sw no use in agi;ang the que tion oi restoring the
duty at this time. fl, would therefore, move to law
the hill on the table The molten. however, was d.
ear.d to he in order under TIE rending oues,on
Here tue hour allotted tor no.nLg bu,in.. So exuir
The Speaker laid before ihe House letter rom the
Secretary Of War, In answer TO the re.outon of the
House, directing him 10 report whether it |. expedient
tn erect forific atoms at OcTacotk Iale with
Wv 10 he more permanent security OF hat section
oil North Circlins; which wss hid on hs table.
The report OF the Secretary Is adverse to the erec-
ton.
ssAIT SPRINGS IN ILLINOIS.
An Pngrossed bill tor tbs ssls OF tho lands ip The
Stale Of Illinois, reserved fyr the OF salt sprng.
on me Vs'"ilion river. in that State then taken
Mr. Draytcn askel foT ufor melton re- to the provision,
of tie bill.
Mr.. levin Of Ohio, gave the information required.
Alter some conversation between Mr.. Drayton, Mr.
Vnon and Mr.. Irvin OF OHIO tho further consideration
OF the bill was postpon ID ill Tomorrow.
PASSPORTS AND CLEARANCES
The bill 10 repeal the charges imposed on oas,pNts
and clearances, read The third time and pss,ej
LANDS IN FLORIDA.
Inc bill to direct the msnn"r OF issuing patents on
confirmed land clsims in the Territory Of Florida was
read he third time aud nassed.
UNAVAILABLE TREASURY FUNDS.
me biii 20 anho'iz- the proper accounting Off.
OF the Treasurer OF the United States With the a.
mount OF unavailable funds, read The third time
ard passed.
The foregoing bill, stnt to the s,nae for con-
eUrrence.
JAMES MONROE
The bill for the relief of James Monroe as ye,ter-
Gay amended, wac next taken Up, the question bein,
on orderDg the bill 10 be enxtossed for third aiding
MI Everett, OF Mass. said, that however i'm mort mi
the passage oil The bill nigh be, there vast mass
"t business on tie table OF much importance and
which 1t was necessary should receive the early con-
tiderAi"n OF the House. In order, therefore il q, IL
BILE, TO bring the discussion 10 close he d+andei m
previous ques'i"D. The demaDd was sustained by the
House SO % 40 - "
MI Eiioworth 1t quired whether The preamble intro
drc-d by Mr.. Henphill, constituted nLy part nj tina
bill in its present ,bspe.
The Speaker replied ia The negative
The question was family put ordering the bill 20
re engrosed Tor ,bifd reading and decided in the al
bomatve-Yeas l05 Nays o.
The bill wac then deGed to be read third time
to.dy '''''
Mr.. Ramsay gave notice that he wo I'D On Monday
NEXT call up The bill regulating the compon ion oil
Clerks in the Post Ofice ID partmeDt, together win
Tue amendment propo-rd by him on the 3Ist ult
MINISTER TO RUSSIA.
The House then took mp the bill making sn ropris
lions Tor the support OF Government for the year 1851
The question being sir hing fr The bill 30 much a.
relates 10 an appropriation for the salary OF tie Muiser
to Rus ia
Mr.. Chiffon was entitled to the q Jor, but declined
addressing the House.
Mr.. Polk demanded the previous question, but the
demand was not susainded.
Mr. Burgess rose and addresseI the Hou,e until H.
hour Of adjournment
The Houss adj ,urncd to twelve o'clock 10 morrow
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