Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-03-02


view all its condition lie nsensble to fear as
any and therefore the mputation that this
was introduced under the influence OF panic, could not
affect him. But he could not be nsensibe TO the
change which had taken place in the situation Of
hiucs,cVcn since the commencement Of the session
~ St time South Carolina stood alone; but, since heD
Virginia had COmmi, sionrr, Minister to South
TO ina induce her delay her operations a hostility
IL Sou'h Carolina should acccde To her request will not
Nig tna 20 wish her in her ultiio measugcs ia case
ser grievance should no be released? Civil might
he the result. He willing 10 .pply tie swo Il
to ,dUce tie South 10 obedi,uce. Not tha circum-
stances might to a.i'c, which would render il uecesa
~ to re'Ott TO force Eu m ieic 10 Foreg n pow
er, ere always rcucauce engage in war, un.
tai every eh1ii at necociaon had iieG asd, II there
was tins vi lugucss To engage in Foe Gu war, how
mrc more rcluct-rCc ought ia, to be engage in
war at home, in contest in which he who commands in
chief might no be willing sop uuil he should have
placed himself ihroue did tear any niscon-
Stuc'ion of the pledge contained in The Bill; and lie
hoped that the manufacturers ~Iuid and prosper,
confident that tho abandonment OF protection was
nendrd, and looking to fNO able times for a re-
ne wal OF more tfcient Tariff
He saw no difficulty in putting estimate on the va
luc OF cotton. Congress lays down the principle and il
will remain for the Secretary OF the Treasury under the
direction OF The President, To carry the law into effect
The rule is prescribed and he could not anticipate diff
hculty in acting it, He went somewhat large into
statements and arguments sustain his position reference
to cotton. In the worst form of construction which could
be put the law by the Secretary OF the Treasury the
Cotton interest would enjoy sufficient proec ton until the
year 1871. He showed what would be his
winch would leave that interest IN sl better condition.
Ii would he competent however, for Congress who would
again be in before this law could 90 into effect 10
any whch mghbe made In reference TO the
powers OF the Secretary proper be
made he quoted from the Act OF 1892 but repeated that
any difficulty in this matter could he obvaied by Congress
at its next session He referred the reductions which
would he effected by this bill in the article of Silks and in
other items. But if the reductions should be down
to the revenue point, there a reservation augment
or finnish the revenue circumstances might require
He stated that the last series OF graddons in 1871 would
leave the duties woollcns at 80 per cent There wer,
he said, classes of manufacturers the political and
he
were unwilling TO give up any thing; but there not
business manufactures within his knowledge who was not
satisfied with the present Bill He explained his bill as
going the broad principle of looking the interests
ALL and embracing the safety and security of ALL and the
cancellation OF the country. He asked if the Senator
nom Massachusetts, was not willing that opposite interests
should unite for the purpose of bringing about harmony
and good feeling. The South had given up her cons,i
onal objections and had also yielded the home valuation
aud II could not be sad creore that there had been no
sacrifice OF hernerests. There had been therefore no
abandonment of principle, but all parts this great an
ly had come together prepared TO make mutual conces-
sions for the purpose of restoring harmony
! Ut being near ! o'clock, motion made by Mr.
"kus aud MIR Ewing ia succession, to take for
two hours but on some opposition made by Mr.. Calhoun
and others, Mr. Clay said he willing to hobble on and
the motion was withdrawal
Mr.. Clay then resumed, and stated that the manuCac
trcrs OF iron would more readily be satisfied by this bill
than any other proposition which had been offered There
were some who had said, let the Tariff 90 down. if the
next Congress chooses, there will be re ac ion after
wards, but he thought that these gentlemen took counsel
OF passions above which it the duty of statesmen TO
elevate themselves lie was Tor encOunterDg
danger Tor the purpose OF providing uncertain good
He wished TO compromise all interests, it was with
this same policy, that he had proposed another great
measure, which had twice received the sanction of ma
ority Of the Senate He would not acouiegce in tho
views of those who relied reaction Similar was the
expectation at the last session. but there had been
nehcial result He for conCilating all interests LET
whonsoever might fall and whomsoever might succeed
He regretted that the Bill in Select Committee had been
injured by striking out the clause making free and
stated that this was not done by his VOTE by that of his
friend from Delaware Still it a measure calculated
to promote the great object for which was introduced
He not disposed TO throw himself forward To 1870
but lie did think that there any cause for apnrc
hcnson as TO the provisions which look that period
The opponents Of the Bill, would send out flaming
sword the friends OF the bill would send out flaming
sword, accompanied by the olive branch. The gentle
man from Mass had thought proper say that he (Mr
Cay) would have voted for the Revenue Collection
Bill is true he would have voted for it but he felt no
new born zeal prompting him to make speeches the
subject.
He thought of the Administration as he ALWAYS had
thought, and he had determined to leave it the friends
OF the Executive to bear themselves out in defence of the
bill lie would have voted for it, but it would have been
with reluctance, because of the consequences which NAV
result from the measue lie stated that, with some ex
cePuons to the heightened doctrines which were TO be
found in the document he approved of the general tone
Of the Proclamation OF the President and of his Message
to The Senate on the subject South Carolina.
The opponents OF this bill rely force friends cry
out force and affection. One side cries out-powcri pow
er! power The other side cries power but desires
il restrained and tempered by discretion and mercy
and not create congraon from one end of the Union
the bill did not wish for civil war but the defeat of The bill
would lead to consequences be depored Andhe would
not wish 10 sacked cies deSoa ed fields and
of American blood shed by American citizens.
lie had been accused OF ambition in introducing this
measure. lie despsed the grovellng spirits from which
the charge came, and dismissed the accusation 10 the winds
If Congress would pass this bill he would willingly re-
lire to his home to the groves of Ashland where he could
find fidelity and affection which he had not always
found in public lie.
MIR. Smith said this bill did reduce the revenue one
dollar There will be reduction but the importaons
would be restricted.
After speaking for few minutes, Mr. Smith gave way
at half past 4, aud
MIR. Silsbce moved sat the Senate take recess till
o'clock-ayes H. noes 10.
So the motion was negalived
MIR. Smith then resumed and went into review of the
various sections OF the bill He agreed with the Senator
from Massachusetts that this bill repeas the whole of the
ground on which our revenue system was built.
MIR. Robbins then moved that the Senate take recess
till o'clock-ayes H. noes IL.
The chair voting in the Affirmative it was ordered that
the Senate take till 6 o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
At O'Clock the Senate assembled session. and re-
sumed the consideration OF the Tariff Bill when
MI Smith said a few words against the bill
MIR. Bell spoke briefly in favor of the bill
MIR. DckcrsOn, after remarks moved TO yecOpBt
The bill to the committee from which was reported NTH
instructions so TO amend that the gradual reductions of
duties shall not be uniayorabe those articles which
are subject to specific duty than such as are subject
TO adj vdlorem duties.
Mr. Grundy asked the yeas and nays on the motion !;
which ordered
Mr.. Sprague made few remarks in favor of the bill
Mr. Dickerson made observations.
Mr. Clay then rose, and said that as it was understood
that similar bill had been ordered be engfOssed for third