Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-07-13

Der who, in point of talent was inferior to no man
The Senate then proceeded to third ballot, when APP
Peared that Al members had voted of which 81 were
cessary TO a choice.
Tazcwell % IIayne
Pondcxtcr 10 King
Bib 3
The Senate then proceeded to a fourth ballot when it
appeared that IL members present. of which 2i
P PoiaGss,er p % E ksS !
The Senate then proceeded to fifth ballot when it APP
pearcd that Al members present, which 81 were
necessary TO choice.
Poindexter 81 BIB SI"0
Mr. Tazewel was therefore declared TO be duly elect
cd, and was conducted 10 the Chair by Mr.. Smith
Mr.. i1zewel then returned thanks in voice inaudi-
bic in the gallery He was understood TO saw that nc
oesgeu 10 oer ms sincere thanks for this renewed
Sy on me part oil The Senate Had he consulted his own
fluctuations they, well as his convictions of his own i'm
capacity, would have induced him to pursue the course
which he hah taken a former OCCASION The course
which then dictated by profound respect for
this body might now under change of circumstances
be considered as arrogant Therefore, he should not ON
this occasion, decline the distinction which had been con-
erred on him by the of the Senate this occasion
The wishes of the Senate should be TO him command
and 1t would be his duty most promptly render obedi-
ence Ills qualifications for the station few, and
those of the commoncst kind Whatever abour could ac.
complish, should be accomplished: and by relaxation
OF his eXertODs would he be induced TO dsapont the
pectaions Of the Senate. For the rest he cast him
self the kindness of this body prevent error where
could be prevented and correct where il could not
and TO excuse those alterations which could neither be
prevented nor repaired AS the time pressed he would
detan the Senate any longer than TO repeat his sincere
thanks for the honor which had been conferred upon him,
and his that he would discharge the duties
OF the station with what abiyho might. The best could
do no
On motion of Mr. Poindexer, the usual resolutions, 10
inform the President OF the United States and the House
OF Representatives, that the Senate had elected the Hon.
Littleon W. Tazewel to be the President of this bodv
pro- tenn, were adopted
Mr. Marcy from the Committee on the Judiciary, re-
ported bill for the relief of David Baird, which was or
Ia vtth Tho,
Mr. Sprague from the Committee on Pensions reported
the various Pension Bills from the House, without amend
ment.
MIR White rose to move postpone the previous or
ders in order TO take up Indian Bill but gave way for
! the purpose oil having the Tariff bill passed
The bill TO alter and amend the act imposing duties on
Imports was then read third time, and the question be-
| ing on its passage
a discussion took place, in which Mr. Grundv. Mr..
pated FNN
II was commended by Mr. Grundy and the other oppo-
nents OF the BILL that the bill amended by the Senate
was worse than the bill it came from the House and
at whiie they would have voted for the latter with
uctance, they could not for the other on any cons-
dcrauon MIR. Grundy said that examination into the
operation ot the bill had satisfied him although the
alterations mad produced dnnuton in the revenue the
had been such as couI be productive of eectua relief
TO those who had been long complaining of the Injustice
and inequality of the system The reductions had becn
made on articles which luXures and not on such as
entered into the necessary consumption of the great BODY
OF The people The argument of Mr.. King was similar in
alterations Of the Senate and contended that the bill was
neither more nor less than the scheme which the Senator
rom kentucky had produced at the commencement of the
session. TO take the duty from the unprotected articles
leaving all other articles untouched. Mr. Hayne was op
posed to the bill because it embodied the principle to
winch he was opposed of protection the manufactures
OF the North, 10 the injury OF the Southern people,
iothese arguments, it replied that the Senate bill
had reduced the revenue to lower scale by $50 $780,
OOO IMAM the bill did as il came from the House; and
although the duty the woolens had been little in
creased IN me Senate II was less by nearly half million
than the duty on those fabrics by the existing law; II was
asserted tha the bill protected the great interests the
country, without operating injurously on any; but
mat on the contrary ii embraced protection in modified
degree WIN reel TO those who complaining 1t en-
bodied concession. There concession i'm the reduc-
on oil the duty negro cloths TO be mere nominal d-
ty ltappeared though concession would be salts
actory which did not TO that point where would ruin
those who made it, 1t shewn that the reduction of
dunes by the bill as it stands from those of the exist
ing Iaw' amounts to about 377,000 in wooens alone
Id. me PHI was in every respect superior TO the existing
law was demonstrated by comparison and it was urged on
the opponents OF the present bill that they would have
Voied, according TO their statements for the bill as il
came from Tie House. and as that bill embodied the prnci-
pie OF protection, and the exsngI law was the subject
oil constant and loud complaint il would he hotter In iaka
this bill, which also embraced the pncple of
and which was certainly less likely produce complaints
than the existing law 1870
The bill was then passed by the lollo,vino VITO.
. tedS'-hessrs Bell, Benton, Buckner, Chambers CLAW
Clayton Dallas, Dckerson, Dudley Ewing Foot FrelnS
nuysen, hehdcKs, % Holmes, Johnston, Knight, Mar
cy' Naudan Prehtss, Robbins Robinson, Ruggles Sey-
mour, Silsbee, smith, Sprdgue, Upton, Tomnson Wag-
gafnan, WebsteT Wikins-32.
1Ndys.-Messrs Bib, Brown, Ellis FORSYTH Gr,,ndv
Hayne Kane, King, Mangum, Miller. Moore, Poindex.
Ter, 3zcwell, Iroup, Tyler, While-1G.
SO the bill was passed.
ADJOURNMENT.
On motion Of Mr. Clay, the Senate then proceeded TO
consider the resolution from the House appointing this
day Tor the day Of adjournment.
MIR Clay moved to amend the resolution bv strikno out
9Th" and inserting "I6th"
Mr. Grundy suggested Thursday as the best dav for
adjournment and proposed a the Senate should disagree
to the resolution from the House, and that hc would cp
lay resolution on the table adjourn ON Thursday which
might lie on the table until Tomorrow
Mr. webster stated that there was an nporfant me "a
sure under the consideration Of the Executive which lac
was not compelled to return 10 Ibis House i'm less dian ten
days Sundays cxcudcd) lie therefore suggested to i'm
scr Tuesday, the 17th.
Mr.. Clay moved TO strike out the word "nintt - and
3d he should then move to lay the resolution on the la
bic until Tomorrow.
table ~" "0
The ayes and noes were ordered.
ne motion TO lay on the table was then ncpaGyed-
Ayes 10, Noes a.
The question then about to be taken ON striking
OUT ninth, and Inserting "Monday the 10Th" when
Me- Grundy stated that the fixing Of Tuesday was hold
ing out the idea That Congress would not adjourn until t
message expected from the President shall be received
and That he could not vote for IT,
Mr. Clay said that the city was full of rnmours and
nough gentlemen who voted against the great measure
0Wmch he referred might find difficulty i'm making
cIF peace with their constituents gentlemen ON te
oWeT sidc would be placed in awkward situation