Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-05-08
DOMESTIC.
TREASURY REPORT-TCoNrrNur
Treasury Department. Feb 4 ISs

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SIR; The House OF Representatives having by two re
solutions passed the 10Th u copies OF which are enco
sea, requested ts Department TO obtain information
various matters connected with the manufactures of the
United States has been deemed p per that the Depart,
inent should avail itself Of competent assistance TO COL
ect and report such facts may be necessary 10 full
knowledge OF the subject. 1t is hoped that il may suit
your convenience 10 afford such aid respect TO the State
oil You will be at liberty TO pursue your nqui-
ries either by personal examination by correspondence
with those quaedto afford the information, by the
poyment OF capable assistants You will be allowed as
compensation for your services and expenses dol
lars for every twenty miles journey, which YOU may find
necessary make, and like for every day which may
be occupied in the business when not travelling. Such
assistants you may fit to employ may be engaged
by you on such terms you shall think reasonable. ANY
expense incurred for postage or printing, copying, will
also be allowed.
You will perceive that the resolutions arc very compre-
hensve And, as the object which they have in view is
OF the utmost importance the prosperity and harmony
the people OF the United Statesbeing less than re-
adjustment OF the tariff on terms that may reconcile all the
great interests of the countryeep soicitude is felt by
the Department that these preliminary Inquiries which
the House OF Representatives has conided it, shall be
well and truly answered. For the purpose of dire ting
your attention TO those facts which necessary to full
understanding oil the subject the annexed queries have
been prepared 1t is not Intended, however, exclude
any others that you may think pertinent And, en-
you viii be pleased TO cause TO be understood by those
concerned that any information which they may consider
essential TO just view OF their interests will be respect
fully received
The great division Of opinion that exists upon the sub
ycct oil the resolutions, renders ii difficult carry on any
manner satisfactory ALL But
the especial duty of those TO whom they are conded
TO pursue them with the utmost practicable mparality
seeking without regard TO their bearing upon any par
car theory such facts as when brought os ether from
All parts oil the country, may enable Congress in its
wisdom TO act as the true interests OF all may REQUIRE
Having collected the desired inormation YOU are re-
quesed 10 present in condensed form i'm report and
TO accompany the report with all the original returns
and communications from which it may have been de-
rived. w
SHALL ALSO be happy TO receive, in separate commu-
hicaon any Information that you may deem material and
any suggestions that you may think useful whether from
yourself or others, with view TO the adjustment of the
tariff upon the principles of the late annual report of this
Departments copy of which is enclosed
The information called for by the House being desired
as basis Tor legislation the subject during the
session. you will excuse for reminding YOU of the ne
cessity OF despatch.
am, Sir very respectfully,
Your obcdient servant
LOUIS MLANE,
Secretary Of the Treasury.