Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-06-07
CONGRESSIONAL.

The following article from the New
York Commercial Advertiser of Tues
day evening last, gives the reader n
clear and concise view Of the proceed.
ings Of Congress at the latest dates.
Both Houses of Congress appear de-
'termincd at last to act efficiently upon
the business of the nation, before they
adjourn. In the Senate, the friends Oi
the Bank are pressing the great question
of The renewal Of its charter, to "A decis-
ion, and we trust. it will be defnitively
acted upon in the House Of Representa-
tives at the present session. Tho OPP
ponents of the Bank will Of course exert
themselves to the utmost to defeat the
bill, either directly or by postponemcnt.
But there is a clear majority Of the
House in favor of the bill, if they can be
brought to act with reference to the good
of the country, rather than with a view
to the considerations of party. In any
event, however, the final passage Of the
bill Is a doubtful matter, since it is be-
lieved the President, in utter disregard
of the interests, and the wishes Of the
country, will veto the bill, should it ever
be sent for his appreciation. At least it
is the opinion Of Mr. Cambrelcng that he
will do so, as it is understood that during
his recent flying visit to Wall street,
he declared positively, that he knew
such to be the fact. This consideration,
howe, or, ought not to weigh any thing
with Congress. 1t is the impe rative
duty Of that body to pass the bill; and
should it then be defeated, the fearful
responsibility will rest upon the head Of
the Executive and his advisers, and the
people will know where to apply the
remedy.
Whether the disturbing subject Of the
Tariff will be disposed of during the pre-
sent session, is doubtful matter. The
House of Representatives, by its refusal
on Saturday, to fix time for the ad-
journmcnt, has indicated determination
to dispose Of this vexed question, as well
as that Of the bank. 1t has also agreed
to meet daily at 10 o'clock, A. Nj. dur
ing the residue Of the session, instead of
I2--the usual hour. 1t would be well il
this everlasting Tariff question could be
settled upon a satisfactory basis. The
policy of the country ought to be fixed
upon some principles, that the people
might know how to invest their capital,
and to what objects to direct their indus
try, without the continued liability of be-
ing driven by the government to change
their pursuits with every change of Pre-,
sidents and representatives. The bill of,
Mr. McDufIie has been defeated by a.
very decisive majority, and that reported
by Mr. Adams, from the Committee on
Manufactures, is now pending. To
carry this bill, or something still more in
conformity to the project Of the Treasury
Department, is now the favorite object
Of the Executive and his partisans in the
Government. Every possible exertion,
therefore, will be made to ensure its sue
cess. On the other hand, the friends Of
the protecting system-those who are so
in good faith--will be equally energetic
and vigilant to defeat so great on inno-
vation upon the system. On Saturday,
Mr. Stewart, of Pennsylvania, presented
an amendment to the bill reported by Mr.
Adams, proposing to strike out all after
the enacting clause, and to insert as a
substitute, bill consisting Of fifteen sec
tions embracing substantially the provis-
IONS of the two bills reported by Mr.
Dickerson to the Senate--of which he |
moved the printing, which was agreed to
lone ofthc bills Of MIR Dickerson, the
substance of which is embraced in the
of Mr. Stewart, is to abolish
The duties oil unprotected articles
Private letters state that the friends of
The Tariff have strong hopes of succeed
ing with these amendments. The Ma
Iional Intelligcnccr hus fixed upon tho
18th Of July as the probable period Of
he adjouinme
REVOLUTIONARY PENSION BILL.