Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-01-29

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would then be the height Of absury talk OF secession
as constitutional right Secession would then be revo-
u,onary in its nature, and would be forced on the State
by the carried against her. The Secession m the
Ordinance prcdicated the Federal dis
regarding its peaceful obligations to South Caroline
Mr.. NJ continued.--lf the object was TO avoid the
danger 10 the Union approhended by the senator from Ten
nessee, could not be accomplished by the passage OF the
bill before the Senate But he said II by Money ,x.ek
the day named by the Senator iom North Carolina bill
Tor the modification of the Tariff should reported in the
Senate the bill now discussed In the House OF Repre-
sentaiivcs should from that body, will then be
time enough say whether this bill should pass And in
either case he would ask the Senator from, Tennessee n
the Senate woad think necessary pass bill OF the
nature before them.
The President here reminded Mr. Miller that 1t was not
IN order on mere molten Tor Posponemen TO discuss the
merits OF the bill.
MIR. NJ continued, that il was not his intention IN dis
cuss the bill its general principles. His object was
only 10 delay action the BILL until il could be seen ,yhe
her there was probability OF the passage OF bill in
modihcaion OF the Tariff BY Monday week he pre-
sun'ed the other House might be heard from and il was
possible that something light emanate from the Commit
tee OF Finance in this body. But said Mr. NJ iii the Senate
WIZ only now pass resolution declaring that the Tariff
shall no, be modified, will at agree TO proceed TO
The consideration Of the bill IL delayed somethinr may
occur OF more peaceful character than that contempla
ted by the Committee the judiciary; but added Mr.
NJ the paciheaton OF the Senator from Tennessee is to
De the only relief extended TO the people South
lima can only say, Lord deliver from such relief
Mr. Clay said he did not rise into the discussion of
n's question. lie considered the suggestion of the Chair
as 10 the appropriateness of such course eney cor
rect And without casting censure any Senator for
pursuing such course he might deem fit, he was not
uisposeu himself TO 90 into such debate. The question
before the Senate was merely TO fix day for The con
sdeTaon OF this bill; and question 90 trivial i'm itself
he regretted that there should be any exhibton of feel
ing lie thought that the time ought be fixed with
out reference TO the LIST Of February any other dsy
Ger sny The action OF this ought not to be
retarded or quckened by any consider Of hat mig
occur on mat day The only inquiry ought to be, what
day would be convenient ence 10 the state of
.he pubic busines;' Although this highly impor
tam measure, no more time would be required than oul
oe necessary TO give il due considera ion He should
therefore, be di'po-ed TO FIX day which would not inter.
iere with the business OF the Senate or which would he
100 'ae Tor their final action. He thought Thursday ne
was too short interval and that the other day WAS too
remote re was i'll favor OF investing the authorities of
'ne edefaI Government wi adequate powers 10 meet
the present crisis Yet although lie was in favor of this
wa' not to be urged on by any circumstances how.
vei Imperative TO give his appreciation important
win ou the most care al alton in order
tha while giving all constt aids TO the goyernuent
ne d'd not invest them with any powers
lie would therefore, propose Monday next considering
' VI me interval there would be time enough for fun *
animation OF the bill
MIR: smith said he did not rise go into the debate al
ait lie coucurred th the Sc naior from tha,
hohday next would be the proper day. By that time the
senate would get rid Of The land bill; while if the sub
inc o'her bill would he undsposed Of
MIR Bbb said. he Iii sposed to 90 into an ami
aoh OF Tie principles Of the b upon the question for
hNlhE the day; but he might be allowed 10 saw thai he
considered this bill involving return 10 FIRST nr;nc;
pIes-to The principles which influenced when we our
$1,000 IN the altitude OF rebelious rcvoers against
me DnhSh government He thought there was no man
VINO would hesitate to invest the Government with po
ers sulnclen Tor the preservation Of the Union but when
PHI was reported such this which gave new action
70 '"e Government by means of the whole military and
naval power TO be welded the discretion of the Presi
ns"' he thought II became Senators pause aud reflect
ihey ought TO require time look into subject which
made such great requiston upon their learning and re-
search ~ '
Thus much he had said TO Justify himself for movin
moro distant day than Thursday But hs had ano-
'er reason Tor wishing delay Ii was his desire 10 nut
on Is as long as possible These not the
oest OF mes Tor the consideration and discussion of princ
pies OF such an agitahng character Events m9ht hs
PEN IN the course OF short time -l. would render
adopt the motion of the gentleman from North Carolina
e wished TO TO the discussion of this subject with
much reflection and solemn dcliberaon he could bring
WIN MN INTO the debate. He thought the gentleman
from Tennessee ought not, because OF the occurrence OF
particular emergency, urge premature discus
sion, measure which might become part OF the perma
nent policy OF the country. He hoped that when the
time Tor the discussion should arrive Congress would be
disposed TO ONTO il in the spirit OF Cancellation and for
bearace.
Mr. Pondexter next addressed tho Chair He said tina,
hs object in rising was, ask that the question on the
posPonem OF the consideration Of the bill Monday
week might be taken by Ayes aud Noes but while IN
he said he would avail himself OF the Opportunity to offer
some oil lie views which he had taken of the
oil The BILL not for the purpose OF entering into the
discussion oil questions so htous but us wing
his vote in favor OF the motion made by the honoraL.
Senator from North Carolina, (Mr. Mangum) He
concufred IN tile suggestion of the honorable Senator
from Kentucky, (Mr CIsy,) thatin fixing day for the
consideration OF the bill, particular examination of its
"etas was eheF proper or necessary; but il import
ant 10 look the great principles which embraced full in
the sce and 10 afford ample time 10 investigate them ma
.urey before The measure was called up for the final
oh oil the Senate He considered the bill one of
manent and general character co-eXtensye with the
Unlon-aning deadly blow the free institutions under
"hich we i've, and not as limited, according its obvious
intention TO the attitude assumed by South Carolina i'm re-
terence to the existing system of protection TO dome site
manufactures MIR. President, said he if the title of this
bill corresponded with its provisions il might with equal
Jusce and popnety, be called "a bill repeal the Con-
sAtuon oil The United States and i'm the President
uespouc powers Such is its spirit and such the import
oil the words used TO carry out the purposes intended by
us enactment No measure had been presented 10
the consideration OF Congress from the close OF the Revo-
lu'on 10 The present moment, virtually destructive OF
public liberty, papably conflicting with the plain and
! positive provisions OF the Constitution.
The hs section of the bill clothed the President with
the extraordinary and dangerous power of controlling by
me exercise OF his own Judgment aud at his will and
pleasure the liberty OF speech, aud OF the press and the
gh'o me People peaceaby to assemble deliberate on
the condition OF the country, and petition for redress OF
gevance-rghts secured by the very letter of the con
s1tution, and inestmable to ireemen.
AT the head of the amendments proposed bv the
States, at the adoption of ;he Federal Constitution and
which now form component part Of that Instrument is
an article which delares that Congress shall make no
law respecting an establishment Of religion or prohibit
ing The Tree exercise thereof dbTidgnR the freedom OF
speech 0 the press right of The 1eODs Dsoceobi
Of grievances Sir, compare the checks in this
section TO the entertainments of arbitrary power with
the language OF this bill: "Whenever nv reason nj
unlawful Instructions, combinations or dssebdges OF
persons unlawful threats and seuaces az ainst
oil the United States, IL shall become in the
Judgment OF the President, to the revenue laws
&c-then he is authorized to remove the custom house
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