Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-21

and that opportunity would by the delay he propos
cd be afforded for collecting facts meet those which had
this day been advanced. sa
Mr. Forsyth did not understand he said the mover of
the original Resolution as expressing wish to discuss the
question on that resolution He did think il important
ON that resolution discuss the questions connected with
the protective polcy-He thought differently His OBJ
ect was to explain his own opinions the financial
noon oil the try, and to throw out some plans for
Cancellation Of the conflicting interests ard views of the
different sections Of the country But, the gentleman
from New Jersey, thinks shall discuss any prnc-
pies in settling these details His opinion contrary
past experience, and would be to future experience
We said Mr. F. win fight. from post to post and die in the
last uch He had comeGherc with the hope which, as
yet had undergone no abatement that this question would
be settled at this session. principles satisfactory to all
justice and moderation which ought characterize the
American Senate. With the Senator from South Carolina
he would say that he would 60 far reasonable man
can go, in accommodating this dispute.
Mr. Clay replied, that in reference to the resolution
which had produced this discussion, he did state and still
thought that unnecessary its consideration to go
ih,o tne general policy OF the protective system But he
added that he did not prescribe any rule for the course
others who might think that the policy of the proec
man who followed him, went into the discussion of that
policy in the fullest manner,-That argument must 90
with the tact assent of the Senate, the
proPnety oil considering the reduction of the Tariff in re-
terence to the aonc-and still we we were told by
the opponents OF protection, that they will die in the last
ditch yielding point dispute He was not in the
habit of throwing out menaces:-but he yyod toll the
gentleman from Georgia that with whatever yigor the on
set should be made against the SYSTEM with equal vigor
III
VIII repeat the same arguments i'm arranging the de-
'aiis, which you now in discussing the princi-
PIes.-He did not believe this would be the He,
LOT one should not repeat arguments which he now used
He knew not what the Committee ON Finance might be
engaged n but had been stated by its members
that they had taken the whole subject the Tariff which
they proposed to arrange They would he
But they did not he thought under the authority of the
IN taking into their hands subjects which hadbeen
committed TO the Committee on Manufactures He hoped
a te course proposed for the resolution would not be
adopted The friends Of the protective system in this as
peculiar embarrassment 1t was impraccable for them
TO bring the subject up for discussion and decision without
e cooperation OF the Committee Finance; for the
committee on Manufactures would view the subject i'm re-
Terence only to its bearing manuacures-not upon re-
venue lie had urged speedy report from the Commit
tee OF Finance Of the Senate and IL had been promised
from uhe 10 ume, but had not yet been submitted 1t
was part OF the policy of the opponents of projections TO
delay any decision OF the question: in order that reve-
nue. might accumulate till its amount became embarras-
sing He urged, therefore, upon the Senate the proprie-
Oh expressing its opinion at once which of the two re-
son should 60 to the committee, the basis of their
o we Were indeed, placed in a singular situation if
alter the full and able argument OF the Senator from South
Carolina the subject should be suffered go to the Com
mee OF Finance; and the questions which involved mil
lions oil property and the future prosperity of the country
be thereby submitted to that committee 10 be considered
10y tem merely as matter OF revenue. This course, he
opeu, would not be adopted, and the subject would he
trusted, be postponed to proper day.
r forsyh sand 1t was no part Of his purpose pre-
senator wished TO reply He proposed only postpone
ment OF the discusson and it was of little consequence
whether it was postponed to Monday or much long
er period, as he proposed. The gentleman from Ken
lucky seemed think that assault was TO be made upon
ms aVoite SYSTEM and he has assumed the amable char
acter oil defender But in fact, he is himself the assai
ant ana we know from experience that he will not dcsist
as long as he has any hope of success
Mr. Wilkins should VOTE he said, for the motion of the
gentleman from New jersey. He did throw any in
eaon OF his intention to the discussion though
n"d ooeonae h' duty and hs wish engage in it, In
CONSIDERATION Oh me deep interest which his State had in
Its subject He wished the consideration of the resolution
70 DE postponed In the hope that might be
OUT, IN accordance with the generous offers of the
Senators from Georgia and South Carolina by which this
question can be tremendously settled and compromised
III the Senator from South Carolina, his friends had
rested their opposition the system ON constitutional
ground there would be hope of ccmpromse;-but in
all questions OF expediency there room for mutual con
~ h anu compromise Some proposition would he hop
eu be made by Monday next which might serve as ba
SIS Tor the compromise.
Mr.. Smith thought nothing would be gained by the
pos.PInement. lie hoped no later day than Thursday
Mr.. Wilkins again urged the proprety of post
PGhng the consideration Of the subject with view to see
what Cancellation Of conflicting interests and opinions in
regard TO 1t could be effected He would saw however
haln proposing compromise, he had no idea of aban
Ionnd te principle OF protection If desolation had fol-
lowed me system in South Carolina the gentleman had
stated he was certain desoaon in his State would MARI
It's abolition But he still hoped that the principle might
De so modified as to meet the views OF all sections and In
teres and in this hope he asked for the question on the
motion to postpone. 49, ~
rb he being taken on the motion postpone the
consideration OF the resolution and amendment fill
Monday next, it was decided in the affirmative
Inc Senate then adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. M Duiile, from the Committee of Wavs and
Means reported bill making appropriations for certain
internal improvements, for the year 1882 which was read
twice and committed TO Committee of the whole House
on the state of the Union. "
Mr., Mr.. Nj Dufie, from the Committee reported the
following resolution, which lies day:
heS0tred That the Secretary of the Treasury he re
9uested TO collect such facts and information as nav he in
ms power oil the extent and condition. generally of the
manufactures OF WOOL cotton, hemp, IRON sugar salt and
such oer articles manufactured 10 considerable
extent In the United States and report the same To This
ROUSE as early as may be practicable during the present
Tor the use OF Congress; and that he also be re-
quested in transmitting the aforesaid information to ac
company with such tariff of duties upon imports az in
ms OPINION may be best adapted the advancement of
the public interest. VI
49, Mr. Bouldin from the Committee on Revolutionary
Ciaims' reported bill for the relief of John s. Fennc
administrator de bonis of John Sign deceased which
read twice and committed o. ""oh
Mr. j. D. Barbour, from Select Committee repor,ed
3 70 provide for qudang and paying certain claims of
the Commonwealth of Virginia. which was read twice and
committed. ~ ~ ''iN0 anu
m MR.. BouLDING's RESOLUTION
ne resolution offered by Mr.. Boudin some davs since
ana on which debate was had last week was taken nm
Inc question before the House was the amendment nrp
Posed ny Mr. Stewart Of Pennsylvania to send the nru
Y 10 the Committee on Manufactures instead of the Cd
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