Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-02-03

Mr Brea0dUs ssEeH tDat Ine mouon 10 i1y
on the table, be withdrawn for the moment,
in order that he might have an opportunity
OF submitting a substitute-hut the Chsir de
cided that a substitute could not now be Of
fered
Mr. Eppe. again advocated the immediate
consideration OF the report, and the amend
ment offered by the gentleman from Orange
to a portion OF it--every proposition ot which
in his opinion, was an abomlnable heresy
Messrs. Barbour and Rives replied, when
the question was taken, and the House re-
fused to lay On the table, ayes 4s-noes 90:
The question being on the adoption OF the
first resolution, referring the consideration
of the proposition for professorship on Ag-
riculture to the Rector aud Visitors oil the
University.
Mr.. Broaddus moved to substitute the re-
port Of the Committee, by declaring IT mex
pedient to establish a proicssorship oil Agri
culture.
Mr.. Eppes in speech Of some length,
warmly denounced the establishment of a
Professorsbip, and the purchase Of pattern
farm-schemes which he considered to have
originated in the same spirit which had pro-
duced that measure (the tariff WHICH had
produced the desolatioR depicted by the gen
ileman from Orange-and which he believed
the country was only to be relieved nom by
force-a remedy, which Mr.. Z. intimated be
was ready to apply
Mr.. Barbour replied in an animated man.
Ber, defending the measure by the authority
OF the most ilustrious advocates of liberty
disclaiming the relationship of his PROPOSE
ton with the Tariff, to which his vote had
ever been opposed, and recapitulating the
benefits which might result to agriculture,
from hi. plan, while it could not possibly do
harm.
Mr.. Gilmer, allusisn having been made TO
the University, expressed his belief, that the
propositions introduced by the gentleman
from Orange, had not emanated from those
who had any agency in controlling the ope-
rations Of that institution.
Mr.. Atkinson addressed the House in OPP
position to the report Of the Committee and
the amendment offered by the gentleman
from Orange to its second resolution, and
concluded by motion for indefinite post
ponement.
Mr. Eppes followed in particular reply to
the gentleman from Orange, and urging va
rious objections to his propositions,
Mr- Rves Of Campbell, Chairman Of the
Committee Of Agriculture and Manufactures)
succeeded Mr. Eppes, in defence of the
course Of that Committee, and OF the conclu
sions which it had come to, on the two pro-
positions ofthe gentleman from Orange-1-
to establish an Agricultural Chair in the U
University, and Cd to purchase small tract
Of land in the neshborhood Of the Universe
ty, for Pattern Farn--a proposition which
had been rejected by the Committee. Mr.
r. incidentally. allusion having been made TO
the Committee on Agriculture and Manu-
features by MIR. Eppes. explained his views
on the subject ofthe Taritl'-a policy which
he disapproved, but which he was disposed
TO cous'ervail, by encouraging manufactures
in Virginia.
Mr.. Miller of Powhatan. declared his OPP
position to both propositions, but not because
he saw that they had any connection with the
Tyriff. He was opposed to them becau,e he
believed thai the money required, might be
used more advantageously.
Mr. Gilmer, while he was not in favor of
the propositions, would vote against post
ponement, and for the enquiry which was
asked.
The question was then put, and the report
and amendment postponed indefinitely
ayes75-noesl
The House adjourned.