The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-12-25

Mr.. Stewart rose and enqnired if il would
be in order 10 move ~ strike out the whole
resolution?
The Speaker replied in the negative.
Mr.. Stewart said there was certainly no
occasion for raising committee to ascertain
the opinions Of the President upon most OF
the topi;s alluded to by the gentlemen from
Kentucky (.Mr. DanieD They had been
lately promulgated TO the public, under the
sanction Of the great seal OF the U. S.-lle
considered the Late proclamation oftho Pres
ident TO be the most able, lucid, and o'tho.
dox exposition Of the constitutional power OF
the Government Of the United States, that
had ever appeared. These doctrines alone
could save the Government. He trusted the
people, forgetting party spirit, would rally,
round the President, in the support Of the
sound positions he had taken, and that they
would stand by him, rs one man, in his pa
triotic efforts 10 enforce the laws and pre-
serve the Union. Mr. 8. concluded. by NOV.
ing to lay the resolution on the table. The
question being taken, the ayes were SO mays
ll8.
MIR. Polk said no one could have contem-
plated the kind Of debate TO which his motion
mad given occasion. lie was unwilling 10 be
responsible for such discussion and rose to
withdraw his motion TO amend the resolu-
ton.
Mr.. Daniel, said as the motion had been
Withdrawn he had nothing to say but to ex-
press his astonishment that the gentleman
from Pennsylvania Mr.. Stewart should ex
press his appreciation of the proclamation Of
the President.-Had that gentleman reflect
ed whether the Constitution was established
by the people ofthe United States, or by those
ofthe States? That proclamation contain.
ed the very essence Of the doctrine Of con-
soIidation. He was anxious to know whe
ther the House approved ofihe principles set
forth IN that paper,--in which an individual
was singled out for martyrdon. He wished
Ia learn whetherrhe House were disposed To
bring on a civil war! Why should the ma
ton involve itself in civil war?--If anv
State wished 10 quit the Union, WHY in Gods
name shall she not be permitted to go in
peace.
iIcrc Nr. Daniel was callod to order by
the Chair, and Informed that he must con-
hne his remarks IN the question before the
House. After few desnltory observations
from Mr. Daniel and Mr.. Stewart, the qnes-
lion was taken. and the resolution adopted
without division.
Mr.. McDuifis said he regretted that any
member Of the House should have pronounce
ei M enlogy upon document which laid
low the liberties of tho country. lie rejoic-
ed that the doctrines Of the proclamation of
tho President had not been sanctioned by the
House. Had such been the case, the Union
would have been at an end.
Mr.. Archer said he would assure the gen.
tleman. that an early occasion would be Civ
rn him 10 express his views upon that subject
aud 10 take the sense Of the House upon it.
Mr.. McDufiie said he did not seek the oc-
casion.
Several other resolutions on the Message
were then referred to committees, and a fter
passing some private bills, the Honse.
Adjourned.
Saturday, Is. after the presentation Of pc
tiiions and. The introduction of several reso-i
IulIons of enquiry thirty private bills were
considered. eng rossed, and a portion Of them
laid on the liable. At an early hour the
House adjourned.
CONGRESS In the Ssnate. on Monday
last, AIR. Poindextcr submitted resolution
calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for
a detailed statement of the articles of foseign
growth or manufacture, on which, in bis
opinion. the present rate of duties ought to
be reduced. specifying particularly the
mount of reduction on each article, so as tn
produce the result Of an aggregate reduction
of the revenue of six millions of dollars. upon
Que day for consideration.
The resolution heretofore reported by Mr..
Smith or Md. from the Committee on Fl
nance, calling on the Secretary ofthe Trea
sury to furnish the Senate with the project
Of bill for reducing the duties levied on
imports, in conformity with the suggestions
made by him in Iiis Annual Report. was ia
ken up. Mr.. Tyler said, that he had been
Chiefly instrumental in prevailing on the
Committee Of Finance TO adopt the resolution
now before the Senate. He thought spec
dy action on tho subject Of the Tariff was in.
dlspensably necessary --tbatsit was due to
the country--to the condition Of the finances.
and demauded by the fearful crisis into
which our affairs had boen unfortunately
plunged. He still remained Of the opinion
which he al first entertained. A great crisis
had arrived, and defntive action was ne
cessary to save the country. The question
could not be blnked; and for one, resting
on principles which had governed HIM
through life was ready for action. He was
not for shedding blood in civil strife, but for
prompt Legislation. which could heal up the
wounds Of the country. lie found himself
however, differing with some OF those with
whom he Commonly acted, without whose aid
the resolution could not be carried. Some
objected to it for one canse, and some for
ano.hcr. lie hoped that these objections
w0od give way TO better reflection, and that
those who agreed 10 the main would not
differ about unessentials. For the present,
therefore, he declined to press the subject,
and moved to lay the resolution on the table,
which was agreed to.
A short time was spent in the considera-
ton of Executive business; after which the
Senate adjourned.
In the House, on Monday, various petitions
and resolutions were presented Several
local bills were passed. and tho House ad
journed at an early hour.