Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-14
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IN SENATE.
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IN SENATE
UednesdGy, February =.
MIR DickerSon said, that, pcrccivng his name the
Committee appointed on the Part of the Senate make
arrangements for the commemoration OF WashiugoDs
birth day he wished 20 be from serving upon it,
Tor inc same reasons which were given by the gentlemen
VINO were yesterday eNcuScd-le not i'm favor of the
ooJccI Tor winch The Committee was appointed did he
vote for the Resolution lie wished pay all possible re-
spect TO The memory Of Washington lie hoped the Sc
nate would adjourn over that day, and unite with other
citizens in the usual observances of the day But he could
see no good reason why Congress should depart this
occasion, from the customary mode Of honorng the
day lie wished 10 be excused from serving on the Com
nittce. ~
Mr. Hoync suggested to the Senator that os his n,nc
was upon the Committee, aud several gentlemen had al
ready been excused he had better remain me,,her
u ne had any objections to any other observance of
the DAY uan an adjournment he could them to tho
ION. oemm''ee' who would, perhaps, be governed by
Mr. Dickeron felt disposition, he said to go into the
Committee for the purpose opposing the views and de-
signs OF the majority OF that Committee 1t would be I'M
pleasant to him 10 be placed in that situation He wouI
propose TO withdraw from il entirely.
Mr. Miller called for the reading of the resolution and
IL was rcad he remarked that, the resolution agreed
TO assume that we shall join with the House in celebra,r
The day gentlemen could have objection to serve ON the
committee Having adopted the resolution he tbourbt
INC Senate was bound 10 proceed in the accomplishment of
the design.
Mr. Forsyth not present. he said, when the ro.olu
,on was passed He thought improper mode of pay
ing respect TO the memory of the deceased lie was also
uniormed how the expenses of the ete if there was 10
oe one were TO be betrayed He willing excuse
", he
committee. " VIZ
me resolution being put it decided in favor of cx-
Mr. sprague submitted resolution, disappearing of the
poy oil the commercial arrangement lately entered into
WIN Great Britain, relative the Colonial Trade On
printed " w
TARIFF.
The special order of the day, being Mr. Claws rcsol
ton IN relation 10 the tariff, taken up.
mr Margum resumed and concluded his speech in on
MI Tyler expressed his intention TO address the Senate
on his subject and moved that the Senate adjourn but
wlu'drcw the motion at the request of Mr. White
on whose motion the Senate proceeded TO the con-
sideraton OF Executive business, and when the doors
The Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
- REPORT on THE TARIFF.
Mr. McDnie from the Committee of WAYS and Mcans
made report accompanied by bill TO reduce and equal
lie the duties on imports; which was read by its title
>. mr l9SersSl SAID he felt bound justice HIMSELF
he differed oto cello, from the principles laid down by The
majority OF the Committee in this respect, and that his
views in this particulars sustained by the member
IRON Pennsylvania Mr. Gmore.1 He had been able 10
beso very little attention upon the report having heard
it but once read in Committee part of only this morn
ing IL was then understood that The minority should have
an opportunity OF presenting other views than those con-
tsed IN 'e report lie rose for the purpose of saying
tha me minority would, as convenient, present TO
the House counter report The principles this report
and the bill founded on them, subversiyc of the
manuacturing-he might also say OF the naygang-in-
tercsts of the country "
The Chair inquired whether the gentleman proposed
discussing the merits al this stage if so IL vos no, in %
Mr. Vcrplanck said he wished the gentleman from Con-
necucut might be permitted to state his views relative 10
tins report-as he wished as member of the committee
an opportunity of doing the same.
The Speaker said if the House unanimously consented
the gentleman might proceed
Mr. Everett called for the reading of the bill
Alter the bill read Mr. IngersoIl said all he lesr
ed ut this time was opportunity of protesting against the
o ana TO give notice that the minority of the committee
intended to make counter report contesng the dwelling
principles OF the report which subvcrted all the nnnuisc
turing mechanical, and navigating interests OF the coun
try.
Mr.. VcrpanGk said, in The Committee of Wavs and
Means ne stood in singular and solitary position on this
subject. The report was drawn ND with Great nbi,v and
contained many considerations worthy the attention of the
House but itshowed only The southern view of the subject
re mad dented from the principles of the report bill
because they do not take into view the operation of tho
lung laws upon the abour of the middle and northern
states The south is viewed bearing all the burdens oc
The country, while the north enjoys all the benefits
ne was alone on the committee, he presumed chat
abroad others held the opinion with himself He felt
MS uy also 10 protest against the views Of the report
anu INFORM inc House That he should cndeavor TO present
his views on the subject This report was ably drawn nm
ana was entitled 10 the consideration of the nation lie
soIid move at the proper zine print the usual number
oil extra copies He had been unable to assent 10 o hin
which accompanied the report because it did not propose
the compromise among The several intcroe,s Of ,, 1929,
that he had expected and still hoped ortboucb il was
almost hoping against hope lie trusted his coc5gues nm
INC committees who were opposed to the report as well as
himself, would be allowed opportunity of submitting
their views on this deeply important subject
Wi ne oil I was then committed TO Committee Of the
Oh tnc STATE OF tho mon, and
the report directed to be printed w
On motion of Mr.. YerPonck 5000 additional copies Of
the foregoing report were directed TO be printed
Mr. Polk moved 10 proceed TO the Orders of tho Dav
which motion was sustained by the House.
APPoRTGoNBEHr hill
The confederation Of the Appointment bill was resr
co, me motion TO amend by substituting 49, for IS GOO
rs The ratio, negatved-yeas Gs nays rs Ne De-,
VS. Of Massachusetts,, moved to amend the bill bv skin
out 49, and inserting i6,OOOost yeas 81 NAYS II6 Nj
dhcc moved to substitute 4f 400 for 600 debate of
come Iengi ensncd when The proposed amendment was
agreed TO- Yeas a. Nays 81, (here being tic the Spca
ker voted ~ the ainativc) MIR Taylor moved to recon
i uc D',, 20 select Committee with instructions to
strike out 1SOOOaud insert 1000 as the rato-loYcas
'0-Nays l2o' The House then adjourned.
IN SENATE.
Thursdry, FcJruayuo
t Aiter tne dI'Patch Of some morning business
The Senate resumed the consideration Of Mr. Claws re