Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-06-14
THURSDAY, JUNE IA. 1882.
CONGRESS IS.

tizeuS IN the lily Of INeW uhs ieSu"'N'"o
concessions on the subject of the Tariff; and NOV
sd 70 Law them on the table, and print them.
Mr.. Webster said, these Resolutions come to
the Senate under the authority OF most respecta-
bic Names They were represented, and no doubt
truly, to have been passed at avery numerous as
.emblase of citizens, called by notice signed by
highly respectable names, and were introduced to
the consideration of that assemblage BY speech.
highly proper for the occasion, by an able and
most excellent man. Bot however commendaole
in their spirit and temper, the resolutions he lear
ed, were too general in their scope and character.
10 be valuable guides, through the arduous duties
which lay before Congress. lhey recommend
spirit of accommodation, OF Cancellation, OF com.
promise. Now this is exactly such spirit, said
Mr.. w. as we all profess. ourselves; and as most
of ma. in INV opinion, really and sincerely feel.
But the question is a very complex one; 1t IN
wolves deep and important principle, and 1t 10.
wolves also very great difficulties OF detail. III
this most respectable meeting, or any other could
tells US what that is which could be given up,
without ruin, or extreme injury, to those con-
cerned. aud which, if given up, would produce
the satisfac ton so much to be desired they would
BY so doing, render Congress most useful SER
vice.
What are those plain and obvious principles
by regard TO which. on questions uf tins klno,
discontents may be allayed, and harmony restor-
eds What is it that shall be given ups the
interest Of the wool grower, or the manufacturer
of woollens, or the manufacturer oil cotton, OF
the manufacturer OF iron, or the manufactures o'
glasss Is it the halter. the carriage maker, the
shoemaker, and other workers IN leather winch
is willing to be sacrificed? Or, it something be
10 be welded. in respect TO all and each OF them,
how much is that somethings How much may
be given up without affecting the means OF living
and the necessary support Of familess And, on
the other hand, what degree OF special protection
and IN favor Of what branches OF industry and la
Dor is to be fairly expected from those who are
opposed 10 the principle OF protection, as prln-
cipie? What and which are those exorbtant du'
ties which it is so clear dictate Of duty to aban'
donl
AS TO the discomfort which is TO be appeased.
and which no one is more disposed to see at rest
than am. can this meeting, or any other meeting,
inform us how far il is to be traced to any speci-
FL bui den, pointed out, designated, and proved;
or how far it results from that which IS matter
of opinion. or general theory? II the laws com.
planned of are unimpOrtant, 1t they are connected
with no great interest then, indeed, on the strength
of the mere fact Of existing discontents, they
ought to he repealed; but If they are deemed the
essential supports of great interests, public and
private. then the dissatisfaction which they cause,
or are said to cause, should be candidly consider
ed its grounds carefully examined, to see how TAR
the general interest Will permit their removal.
Ientirely approve the spirit OF these resolutions;
I commend their spirit of kindness and concilia-
ton; above all, commend the attachment mani
tested by them to the great and paramount object
of regard-the Union of the States, but am not
quite willing that an opinion should be cherished
abroad, that members Of Congress, OF any party,
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are wanting in proper spirit OF Cancellation, or
that what Congress most needs. Is spirit OF COM
promise. For his own part, Mr.. w. said, ne
hardly failed to meet, at every turn, some gen.
tleman who had project for compromising all our
difficulties. He thought there was no want OF
projects. In his opinion, the necessity OF a stea-
div system Of policy; regular adherence to what
has been solemnly settled; moderate, but hrm
regard to the stability Of property, to the main
tenance of those means Of living on which the
various classes Of labor depend; caution, not to
asitate GREAT and numerous interests to their very
centre. by MI considered, though well intended
efforts to allay excitement among other interests;
these were topics, in regard to which, 1t IN re-
gard to any, Congress might be benefited by
friendly admonition. -,
The Resolutions were ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Dudley presented memorial from the
hatters of New York, expressing alarm at the
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was laid on the table,
MIR. Wilkins, pursuant to notice. moved that
the Senate take up the bill providing for satisfac-
tion for claims due TO American citizens Tor sPo-
liations.
Mr.. Tazewell reminded the Senate that there
was Executive business Of Importance which re-
oured immediate action; and that he had been
promsed that when the Bank Bill should be dis
posed of. there would be Nd opposition to going
into Executive business. He therefore made
motion to that effect; but the motion was out OF
order while the other question was pending
After some conversation on the subject, Mr..
Wilkins asked for the Yeas and Nays on his mo-
tion. which were ordered.
The question was then taken, and decided as
YEAS-Messrs Bell, Chambers, Clay, Clay
ton. Dudley, Ewing. Foot. Frelinshuysen. Holmes.
knight, Nsudain, P,entiss. Robbins, Rusgles,
s., sSee, Smith, Upton. Tomiiuson, Wilkins
70.
NAYs-Messrs. Benton, Bibb. Brown, Buck
n.,. nelers Forsyth. Grundy. Hayne, Hen.