Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-13


cal economy may be subjected to discussion, there
are questions which all must
My objection To the tariff is, not only that ii
operates uncqualy and therefore unustly, but that
it is Ubiquitous it relates to its influence some
parts of the union. /, is this which consider as
UNJUST Independently Off abuse of constitutional
power know, sir, the integrity of tho CONNER
cial part OF this community, and the responsibility
OF tho mercantile class of our citizens.
This government is founded on tho affections of |
the people. L would ask those who believe that |
the restrictive policy enrches tho country, whether
it's benefits to be compa red with the enormous
evils which it inflicts2 / approve OF the course |
suggested by the gentleman from Georgia; L think
IT the best mode OF preventing unnecessary discus
sion. l propose to the Convention to strike out of
the address, from the words ain Justice to that
body" i'll the fourth paragraph to the end of the
eighth paragraphs wish the address to go forth
without being exposed TO misconception mscon-
struction. l ask the members of this Convention
to look at the last clause of the concluding SEN
tence in the fourth paragraph, and say whether it
is not liable to misconc caption. te
Mr. Berricn.-I understand the object of the
amendment proposed by the gentleman from New
York to be, that the members may have an oppor-
tunity OF expressing their opinions on that part of
the address to which it refers. rise for go
purpose of advcrting to tho suggestions which
made when moved for the discharge of the Com
mttoc OF the Whole, and to express my indi tdual
feelings one of tho General Committee, who
are sensible OF the magnanimity of the scnt-
mcnts avowed by the gentleman from Now York
part, assert that there is not sentiment in the
address, which will warrant the opinion that there
exists feeling favourable to the severance of the
union There IL not in that address q single ex.
preston inconsistent with reverence for the consti
tuition, or attachment to the Union. l cannot con-
sent TO modify what L believe to be the sincere,
hre-slde sentiments of people whose representa-
| Mr.. Gallatn hoped that the names of tho NOM
bers who voted on the amendment would be re-
corded.
MIR. Crugcr, of South Carolina-f feel bound in
justice to my own opinion and that of my constitu
ents before voting for striking the words incu
dcd IN the amendment, to give my reasons for doing
so. What Is contained in this address is not even
inc medium OF tho opinions which prevail among
my constituents, but is tho very least which they
would have said.
Mr.. Carpenter, of Maine, believed the tariff to
be unconstitutional, and " ould vote for tho address
lie thought that those who considered the tariff as
an unconstitutional measure should have an oppor-
'unlty OF expressing that opinion.
MIR. Gallatin was not to be drawn from his ground
by the romarks of the gentlemen.
Tho yeas and nays were then taken en- the motion
TO amend, and 30 voted in favour of the amend
ment, and l49 against it.
MIR. Johnson of South Carolina objected to that
part OF the address which appeared to him to admit
principle, which, if adopted, would be fatal to the
cause that the address was intended to support. He
thought that there was admission in the address
! OF power IN Congress to protect manufactures
Inc argument, that in collecting by laying
import duties you may grant protection to manufac-
lures is not only contrary to the constitution, but
false principle in political economy. hold it to be
impossible that You can grant protection and raise
revenue at the Same time. Whenever the power
to raise revenue is granted the power to project is
DESTROYED.
Mr.. Berrien. The report framed in spirit
ol compromise l appeal to the Convention if we
have not realized the intention with which that re-
port was framed. / adhere to the sentiments OK
pressed in the address. We advance no now doc
trlne. We are in concert here and at home We
/ lion a.
eVitable connection which subsists between n princi-
pal and an Incidental power. We do not assert
lhat power has been given in any mode by tho
constitution, to protect manufactures; but we do as
sert that there is grant of power in the constitu-
ton to impose taxes for revenue, involving a pow.
er TO protect articles which the duty is imposed
by omltting to impose IT others. There is no
power TO protect manufactu With these views
hope that the gentlemen will see the necessity of
submitting the question to the Convention without
discussion.
Alter some farther observations by Mr. Berrion,
lhc question was, on his m, tion, taken on the
adoption OF the addrcss,-yeas' So, nays, 90. So
the address, as presented By the committee, was
adopted.
Mr. Berrien, to facilitate the business of the
Convention proposed two resolutions. The first
provided tor the discharge of the committee to
wmch was entrusted the preparation of memo
rial TO congress The second was for the appoint
ment by the President of committee to consist
OF one member from each statS represented in the
convention, to prepare memorial to congress-
and instruct the committee to collect evidence in
support of the memorial, and attend personally at
washington, and urge upon the national legislature
the injustice and unequal operation of the tariff.
l. ne question was put the first resolution
which was adopted
member moved to amend the second resolution
by inserting the words, sand is in many respects
lntnitivey more oppressive Oh the poor than the
rich" ~ 80
| The mover supported his amendment by some
observations and facts, in illustration of the opn
ION which he asserted, and Mr. Bcrricn accepted it
! as modification of his resolution.
MT. PRESTON wished that that part of the resou
ton which required the personal attendance of the
committee on Congress might be stricken out He
objected to the appointment of lobby mentors.
hr. Gallatin hoped that the amendment would
not be concurrcd in. He did not know what was
meant by the term lobby members. But he was
VIKING to go, as a volunteer, to Washington to
promote the object of this Convention
! member advocated that part Of the resolution
objected TO. Such Committee would be usefuI-
nc had known such members the gentleman from
south Carolina called Lobby members to be sent
from the great state Of New York, and even from
South Carolina. De Witt Clinton and Goverpor
MOTHS had acted in that capacity.
MI Berrien. The duty of the committee would
DC TO collect facts to substantive meme ria NV OBJ
Ject was, that they should attend at Washington,
iioI 10 exert miiuenCe congress- but to explain
cue operation of facts, the statements contained
IN the memorial am willing that the committee
should attend personally or appoint sui. comnit
tee from their body to attend on their behalf
lr. Chevos moved that the last resolution he
referred to the General Committee. The yeas and
nays beng required on that resolution tho 've,s
were 100, and the pavs 9.
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