The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-02-26

sources OF the country, to the disposit.
ion of the President of the u. States, &
pledges the faith of Congress for the re-
demptIon of any debt incurred under the
provisions of the Bill.
Mr.. Grundy replied, that the Senator
from South Carolina was undoubtedly
better informed than he was, as to ex-
penses which the Government would
incur in enforcing the revenue laws in
that State. But it was very certain that
II there was no collision, there would be
no expenditures /; and whether colls-
ION should take place or not, depended
upon the State of South Carolina alone.
Mr.. Calhoun replied in substance,
that Carolina would take her own time
and OCCASION to make up all issue with
the government. She would make it
with prudence but maintain it with in
flexible firmness. sr.
The amendment was lost--Yeas,
Messrs, Bibb, Calhoun, Miller, Moore,
and Poindexter.
MIR. Bibb moved an amendment pro-
viding that the expenditures made in
pursuance of the Bill, should not exceed
three millions of dollars.
Mr. Forsyth commenced long argu-
ment in favor of the Bill, lin the course
of which he gave full account of the
Georgia question, and contended that
Stare had not evaded it, but that it was
evaded by the parties who made it,
Georgia threw the responsibility of col
lIs,on, on that occasion, upon the Gene
raj Government, and was resolved to re-
sist any attempt on the part of the Gov
ernment to enforce the DEGREES of the
Supreme Court. But the interposition
of just and enlightened public opinion
had prevented tho occurrence of the
difficulty.
Mr.. Forsyth spoke till three O'Clock,
without concluding, when the Senate
took II recess till five.
Mr.. wilkins has given notice that he
will press the Bill this evening.
The Senate met at five o'clock and
resumed the debate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THE TARIFF.
AT one o'clock the House resumed
the consideration of Mr.. yerplanks Tar
iA Bill.
Mr.. Crawford said, he believed it
would be admitted that nothing effective
could be done on this subject, during
the present session. He therefor moved
to lay the bill and amendments 'on the
table-the motion was lost, by Yeas "a,
Nays 10S.
The House then proceeded with the
several sections Of the bill. Amend
ments were offered, some of which were
rejected and others concurJed in and at
half past three O'Clock, when the Ex-
press left, the House we're proceeding
With questions on the amendments.
In the Senate, OF Tuesday. the 18th.
Mr.. Clay's bill. providing for modifi-
cation Of the Tariff, which had been re-
ferred to select committee, was again
reported to Mr.. Clay, with several "a
mendments, rendering it less obiectiona-
bic to the friends of the protective sys-
TEN.
In the amended Bill, the uniformity Of
duties on oil articles, and the restriction
of 20 per centum rs maximum of du-
ties, are proposed to be struck out.
The Bill for collection of the revenue
was further debated, and some importan,
amendments made.
Mr.. Calhoun's resolutions on the re-
lative powers of the Federal and State
governments, were made the order Of
the day for Monday next.
IN THE HOUSE.
The TARIFF BILL.-Mr. Chandler of
Maine, moved a reconsideration the
vote Of Saturday on the subject of fossil
salt, ION which the bull, as amended, i'm
poses duty equal to one third of the
duty on other SALTY
This motion introduced in substance
the same debate which has rcT eatedly
taken place whenever this subject has
been under consideration.
Mr.. Reed Of Mass. and Mr., Howard
advocated, and Messrs. Jarvis, Blair, of
Tenn. Hoffman, and Craig opposed the
reconsideration.
The question was then taken, and the
motion negatived by Yeas 80, Nays %.
So the House refused to reconsider.
Mr.. Taylor hen moved to reconsider
the concurrence of the House in the a.
mendment laying duty Of 2 cents a
pound on raw cotton, as gentlemen from
the South had voted against it.
Mr.. Wickliffe moved to lay the motion
on the table, but withdrew his motion at
the request Of 1'
Mr.. Isacks, who opposed the recon-
sideration.
A debate followed of too much inter-
est to be given in the time allotted to us
by the Mail hours.
Mr.. McDuffie advocated the reconsid-
erati9n, thinking the duty of 2 cents too
high for revenue duty, and despising