Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-07-06
2l,922,39l
22,697,679

of dollars from the tariff OF 1925 and the then existing
duties.
The amount of duties accrued in 1929, 2I922 39l
1890 % 697 679
$a,62O,O7O
Average 22,slOO35
From which deduct the reduction of 1880
and those proposed by this bill IO,slOO35
Or the revenue from customs $4,000 600
Add same from land 1000 600
Add Bank dividend 400 600
Total estimated revenue $l4,49O 900
Speaking of the BILL he says: They took it, not that
they did approve it, but because il a reduction which
would reduce the revenue and better may hereafter be
obtained. The great complaint is the woollens and this
only attaches TO those of 50 the square
yard they gain greatly by those under that cost being on
y taxed five per cent? those include all the negro cloth
ing and working clothes for farmers mechanics and white
aborers The duty on bombazets and all stuff goods is
reduced from 20 TO 10 per centa great advantage to
every family especially the poor and midding classes
The reduction OF the duty woollens and stuff
goods is compensation for the high duty impoed on
the higher-prced woolens The duty bar iron is re-
duced $22 80 the ton In fine, the bill may serve for
the present"
The last Globe that we have received. asserts
that the reduction by the bill of the H. of r. is only
S3o5,946 Tess than the Treasury bill would have eff
fected-and that this bill will cut down the whole
revenue at least eleven millions-of which three
millions are OH the protected articles alone. 1t is
pledged to give comparative statement on this sub
Ject, derived no doubt from the highest official
sources, and which shall lay before our readers
in our next. The Alexandria Gazette saws that the
most important feature is that il reduces the du-
ties upon imports very considerably -estimaed by
some TO The amount Of MILLIONS of dollars
This is substantial relief. 1t is a compromise enter
ed into by members from different portions of the
Contederacy, for the sake of harmony and Union
1t did not receive the support either of the ultra Ia
riff men or the ultra Free Trade men,"
1t is the time now to speak out. The Senate will
not improve the bill-that seems to be given up on
l.N,.a H.. A. 40
tives will not acquesce in any material modification
for the worse. In the I'd place. if this bill does re-
duce the revenue about 10 millions-and the tcItoe
TeUenue not TO exceed Ii R ID Millions this ques
ton rises shall we take these 10 millions out ofthe
pockets ofthe people, where they should remain-in
order TO swell the surplus in the Treasury where it
can only do mischief? Or shall we give for the
present, reeft the people to that amount and also
deprive the Treasury of the means of corrupting
them? This is one question.-And another is-shall
we give peace to the country and save the Union
from danger-or, put 1t into the hands of ambitious
politicians of the ultras, the Calhoun and the Clay
parties, disturb the country and take the chances
of rising in the storm? No-let us save the Union
put down this absurd doctrine of nullification*-
and give peace to the country. We may do better
hereaiter-tXlng our eyes constantly upon the goal
I-ofretrenching and avoiding unnecessary expences
cutting down tic revenue to the standard of eX-
pence, and of providing equal distribution of the
burdens and blessings of the Union. The people of
Virginia. so fur as can Judge by the cool and in
teligent men around us are against Disunion and
NullliicaOn--and though not in every respect con-
tent with the present Bill are willing 10 take it for
present, than "hy evils that they know not of"
| They make sacrifices on the altar of their
country-and they will call upon other States do
! likewise
! The N. Y. f.. Post has some just remarks on this
bill. Abiding to the motion to strike out the 10th
section (which allows the bounty shipping) it JUS
tifies Mr. Cambreeng, and says:
"Mr Cambreleng standing in the House in the respon-
sble character of the Commercial Representative OF this
great city, yet with noble zeal in the of the Amer-
Reform Bill declared himself willing 10 give UP bounty
which operated to the advantage especially of his
diate constituents, declared himself willing any
responsibility, except the responsibility IF defeating
measure so essential to The harmony Of He Union. 1t
will be found trust not merely that the shipping in
terest will submit willingly to the sacrifice, but that they
will applaud the conduct Of Representative" &c.
"There other views Of the subject The bill makes
important concessions TO navigation hemp, iron and
vass. Had the bounty provision been retained these
would have been sucou and all the friends mea-
from the southan southwest would have gone against
it upon Constitutional grounds But a consideration as
weghty any other, is, that il ampOran TO carry
the Bill by Triumphant Oesuch vote might compel
the Senate not to adjourn without acting upon tie meas
ure.
"rhe Bill is far from being such bill could wish
TO have Passed' 1t has many mpcrccons; but under the
circumstances, we cOnsderit great triumph We consider
il the precursor Of Of measures tchch 'oW finally
end in the establishment If t0riGidlo framed on tn
principles NJ The Constitution strictly rendered. and ,ch
single UieW 10 tie lconfs Of the GoOernpent
In the WHILE the positive benefits secured by h,
present plan Of reduction very considerable; and
should be b0rpc in mind that another session Of Congress
tCW take place before II goes into operation, VcOncHTeC
IN by The Senate, and 10 man UNDERGO UerV iDlpOrtdn
recommend Oyegoypei In this days paper lis supposed
bo "htten Wy Col Cummings, Of Augusta.
CELEBRATION or THE AMERICAN ANNIVER
SABY.