Litchfield enquirer., 1833-02-21

the prlDclptes emDIaceu IN the Dllls OAz uAtD&
ad valOrem duties, except in the few cases
10 the bin to which specific duties were as
signed. He said that it had been his fate to
occupy position as hostile as any one
could IN reference TO the protecting poll
cy but lift depended on his will, he wonld
not give his vote for the pr0stratiOn- of thd
manufacturing interest. very large capital
had been invested in manufactures, which
had been Of great service to the couniFy. and
he would never give his vote tO suddenly
withdraw all those duties by which that cap
ital was sustained 10 the channel into which
it had been directed. But he would only
vote for the ad .val0rem duties, which he
deemed the most beneficial and the most
equitable. Atihis time he did not rise to go
into consideration Of any Of the, details Of
this bill, as such course would he premature,
and contrary to the practice Of the Senate
There were sGme ofthe provisions which had
his entire appreciation. and there were some
to which he AFFECTED. But he looked upon
these minor points If difference, as points in
the settlement of which no difficulty would
occur, when gentlemen met together In that
spirit of mutual ccmpromise which he doubt
ed not, would he brought into their delibera-
tons, without at all yielding the constitution
al question as 10 the right of protection
Here there was a tumultuous approbatOn
in the galleries which induced the Chair to or
der the galleries to be cleared. On the ex-
preston of hope by Mr.. Poiodexter aud
Mr.. Holmes. that the order would not at this
time be enforced, the Chair subsequently
Withdrew it, but gave notice that on any re-
petition of the disorder the officers Of the
House would act without further direcfioD.1
After a little further debate upon some
| constitutional points respecting the introduce
ton of the bill into the Senate as {" revenue
measure," the bill was laid upon the table and
ordered to be printed.
We were SO much pleased with the following trib-
10 the merits and character Of DANIEL WEBSTER,
who recently re-elecieda Senator from Massachu-
sets, that cannot resist the temptation lay be-
fore readers Il is part Of communication ip ihs
last Norwalk Gazette. New-Engand is, rs the whole
nation ought to be, proud Of such citizen. His OPP
ponens may well trembe before the might Of his sia-
gle arm. e. q. 49,.
I" Such support from all parties, is the grca.fss
compliment, az the times are, which could be paid V
the abilities and integrity Of the Hon. Senator, and
does credit 10 the wisdom and good Of the Mas
sachusetis legislature Mr.. Webster is probably, the
most talented man in the Union; and as high minded
and independent talented: he goes for measuresy
Tor his country and his whole conntry -noi for
1t cannot be forgotten that ut the time Of the great
struggle IN the Senate, when combination took place
between Haynes Benton, and others, TO break down
Webster; To fix stigma upon New-Epgland, and TO
introduce the South Carolina doctrines, he delivered
one OF the most splendid which are extant 10
the language. Hayne quailed before his sarcastic
and onical retort, and was coniOunded and subGuei
by his unansweralie arguments.-BeDtOn crept back
like snail, into the she'll which party had given him,
and without which he had Instinct enough to know
that he was helpless and iRsignfcant--an the South
Carolina doctrines receiving quarter, fled TO their
home in the prutices and passions Of dended peo--
pie. The principles Of that speech were the Princi-
pies Of the National republicans-they were opposed
to the then principles q the administrations Easy
presses then spoke Of Wet ster " discomfi'ieT BY
Hayne; and the President letter 10 the astefs
approving his speech. 5t5s
Now mark the change. Webster s still advocating
the same principles all the National Republicans Sem
anrs supporting them side and side with the devo-
ted friends uf the Presdent-ihey the prnci-
pies Of the administration and adopted by the parry
aye by those who would have repealed the 25lse
section Of the Judiciary act, and Frustrated the judicial
branch Of our government And they still heldby
sIstepy and hoporaby support this any other adj
minis,ra.ion which will pursue them. Who then
have triumphed . Who have to rejoice? An
The man-worshippers 10 the elevation Of their idof
the Office seekers 10 the acqusiiion Of their yerard
aud the patriot in The triumph Of his principles.
We know that his course since he has been in the
Senate, has been patriotic, high.minded and corrects
that he has done much develope and protect the
interests and Of the country. aay other
man; and more than any other one. 10 defend the I'm
ton and that his principles adopted and carr
ried out. Ivy those who Few months since. knew mo-
term Of reproach too bitter TO DO applied to him.
" Honor" then, Ito whom honor - DUE" fiis ele-
tion to aim at than the fascinating but thorny honors
oftl,e Presidency. II
"There ID one other refection which occurred 70
US while revolving :he accont-thas commanding tai
ens honoraby used for the best good Of he eou,ry.
will elevate their pOssessOr above the prejudces par
~; and thatiher ciivatioe the sres although
not the most direct OF attaining to high and en-
during political distinction. For some time past thu
tide has set The other Party services have been
held OF more value than intellectual ability, and party
zeal paramount 10 any and every other qualification.
fN6fic confidence has seemed TO he entirely out OF
the question, and party condolences all that amy one
could hope tor. Hence, men attach tlemsrfvegt0 a
party, stick 10 il right wrong, while IL IN the as
cendant, and desert, with little ceremony, when like
wave, il dashes upon the shore OF truth in its head
long course, and breaks TO make rom FOR others
Hence too noble minds prostitued 70 the purposes
ofinirigueo the noise and ciaor Of electioneeriDg
Ito the fabrication of tales 81 scandal and " cunning.
y devised fables' Of deiracon. and take their caFac
ter from the element which they feed.y Such
men may reach 10 short-lived success, but with tha
exception Of here and there who is deSeross IN
his sOHsrefs they sink with The Nciuati0h DfpaFtiees
and can only rise again. by attaching themselves 20
annther and toilng up in the same way as helOre--
10 time that American youth should aim 70 rise by
other means. Those we have mentioned are tho
most slort and easy md fashionable and under tIs
fostering Of the magician 81 KinderhOok may her
still more bRtthey unworthy nsecnrcs
Better FAR 10 lay foundation bread AS acqHaint-
with codntrys interests, resources, and bless
sings. and deep the Knowledge Of hurnan nature
human laws, and human governments; and tosise M
shis above the fucfuaiion Of parties the pride and
FAN