Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-03-22

- WlRuk DC safely elected in fo,.
or nye years cannot, in our estimation, admit of a
rsasonsolv aouo,i shii, in a great struggle for prinei-
Paes, Sou 1srohna would disdain to cavil about a small
amount oil duties, and a few years more or less i'm CO.,
Ing the adjustment, provided only she can secure subs,an-
uai justice, and obtain a distinct recognition of the prin.
clp'e Tor winch she has so long contended. Amon. ,ha
provisions OF the new Bill, which recommend II rs 49,
acceptance, is the establishment OF a systen, ~ al .aIa
retc duties; and the entire Abandonment or a. "s '"o
uutes aud the niinimums. Tyrannical provi,iops 10
which duties rated nominally at % per cent. wara ;u'ny
~ cases raised TO upwards OF 100 per cent, and bv which
.e coarse and cheap articles, used by the poor. 49,
taxed much higher than the expensive articles used bv ,he
iieh; an unjust and odious regulation, against which 80
nave constantly protested in the most earnest terns Z
u reuucuon before the expiration Of the present wear of
one-tenth part OF the duties on all articles .exceeJin.
twenty per cent on the value thereof embracing the en-,
ure mass oil The protected ariicles0 and a gradual re,I,,.,;a.
thereafter, ON such articles, down to 20 per cent nbs ~"
us upon which, under the tariAo of 1882. range rom 20 70
upwards OF 100 per cent, and average upw,rds oS 5o ~.
cent? are great and manifest amelioratons or ,hs 49,
10 the Dement'S OF which we cannot be insensible H.,
srea. as must De the advantages Of these reductions, thew
are small IN comparison with the distinct recognition in ,hoa
new" OH, oil TWO great principles which we deem of ines.
Unable valne-hdtt The duties shall eventually be 6roIo6f
doDn 10 M rerenue STANFORD, even if il shall be found ne.
cessary TO reduce the duties on the protected arncI.s Ill.,
~ per cent, and that no more money shall be raised H.,
Government. u the
These provisions embody the great principles in re(e,.
ence to nus subject Tor which ). Carolina has SO long ana
SO earnestly contended, and If the pledge therein oo,.;n
ed shall be fulfilled in good = must in ,In;r
operation, arreS the abuses which have grown ON, os ,ha
unauthorized appropriations oil he public money 49,
o'siue te reduction OF the revenue TO the smo,nt .,na.
eessary &c the economical administration of tho govern.
inen', as one OF the h~appiest reforms which could possi.
oy take place ~ i.e practical operation of our system. 40
II would arrest the progress OF corruption; limit the eyer
cise % HNeenuYS Patronage and power, restore the indie
pehuehee Oh Tie States, and put an end TO all these oues.
protested. Ii is this aspect of the oues,ion 10y
nas reconeiied us TO the provisions OF the new bill (cer-
tainiy not Tree from objecions) which provide ior IN.
introduction OF linens, silks, wors,ed and a nn,nber "s
other articles free Of duty. The reduction of the revs.
nue. which will thereby be effected, and The beneG-
N"' ucH u u Tree trade. in several of ,Io.u
articles which are almost exclusively purchased hv ro
agricultural staples OF the Southern States. and whicS Vii IN
turkish an advantageous exchange for these producions
~ ae amount oi several millions OF dollars annually, are
considerations not to be overlooked. Nor can we be insen-
sIo,e 10 The benefits TO be derived from the united e0nr,s
OF the whole South, aided by other States having in,ers.,s
uehuhed with our own, in bringing about the late aliust-
iheht oil the tariff, promising, we trust Tor the fu,ure that
union OF sentiment, and concert in action. which, n =
cessary 10 secure the rights and interests of the Sou,hsrn
olaes. On the whole, in Whatever aspect The question ia
contemplated, your committee find in the late moJificauon
oil the tariff, cause for congratulation and triumnh n ma
nave not YET succeeded ia the complete establishment, ~
the great principles of free trade and constituuonaI lbsr,v
such progress has been made towards the accomplishment
oil te former, as must serve to rekindle our homes and 10
excite u to hesh eXertions in the glorious work of re form
in "hlch we are ngaged.-lnnuence by these views
"a 9 committee Is satisfied that il would not COMFORT win
tue noerai feelings OF the people OF South Caroline, nor be
consistent win the sincere desire by which thew have al.
a animated, not only to live in harmony with heir
oretnren, out 10 preserve the Union of The States could ,bav
hesitate under existing circumstances in recommending
ID IA ordinance OF Notification, ard the acts of the Iso9
gisIature consequent thereon, be henceforth deemed of n
force and effect. And they ecommendt the following
Whereas, the Congress of the United States hv
recently passed, has made such a reduction and n'1odi6cs,
non OIL me duties upon foreign imports, as amounts sub
staniIaily to an ultimate reduction of The duties 10 tha
Revenue Standard; aud that no higher duties shall he laid
tnan may be necessary to deiray the economical expen-
ultures oil the Government.
1t is therefore Ordained and Declared Tha,, o o.u
nance emitted "An Ordinance TO NuniIy certain acts of
Gohgress Oh me United States, p%urporing to be laws lay
ing dules on The importation OF foreign commodities"
and all acts passed in pursuance thereof, be hencefortb
deemed and held TO have no force or effect; provided that
the act entitled &c an act further TO alter and amend he
militia laws of this State" passed on the Goth dav of De.
cemoer' 1882, shall remain in force until it shall be repeaI-
ed or modified by the Legislature.
On motion of Col. Wilson, these were ordered 70 10
printed, and made the order of the day for tomorrow.
Col wilson, after a few explanatory remarks, introduce
ed the following resolution, to wit:
ReSoiued, That a committee be appointed. To wait nm
our senators and Representatives lately in Congress. and
10y III te Town oil Columbia, to give us genuine infor-
mahoh relative 10 The late proceedings Of the Federal
Government towards South Carolina, in consequences nj
the Ordinance OF NuINfcation, passed by the people of
MS otale' III Convention, in November last; and that the
committee report what arrangements may be made a $ TO
me manner and time of giving the information desired.
On motion OF Judge Colcock, the resolution " ordered
10 lie on the table. After a short interval, Col. Wilson
moved TO take it up for Immediate consideration. Gen.
Taunton moved TO postpone il till To- Inorrow. After soma
slight debate, the vote was taken on the question of post
ponement, and the motion failed, ayes 90, noes 90. The
resolution was then adopted, and Col. Wilson, Gen. Ham.
llton, and Chancellor Johnston, were apnoin,ed the Cor
mittee.
Col. Wilson then introduced the following resolutions. 70
wit:
whereas, a Convention of the people of the State has
been called, to place the State OF s. Carolina upon its sove-
relgnty, and consider OF and do such acts IS NAV. in tbe
opinion OF this Convention, serve more efTectuaIv 10 .
petuate the same. And whereas protection and allegiance
are reciprocal duties, and a fundamental principle of ali Co
vernments; be it therefore
ResoiOed, That it is eXpedient and proper that the Con-
stiluilon oil this State be so altered and amended as TO ro-
qulre every eIecior who may claim to exercise the cleo
1--WE FRANCHISE, IN addition TO the oath of qualification now
prescribed, TO take an oath of allegiance TO the State of :.
Caiohna; and upon the refusal of any elector TO take such
oath, The Managers Of Election shall not be permitted 10
receive his vote.
Hesoired, That it is ~expedient and proper, that all Off
GERS hereafter TO be elected to any office of honor. profit
Or TRUST, civil or mill airy, be required TO take an oath of
paramount allegiance TO The State Of South Carolina.
hese resolutions having been laid before the Conven.
un ny the President, Mr.. TuTnbuil stated that the COM
ni''ee OIL t~wenty-one already had the subjects TO which
uey referred, under consideration; whereupon Mr.. VIII
son moved nat hey should be referred to that committee.
winch was agreed TO. Gen. Hamilton then moved that
ded 10 the committee, which being agreed to. the Hon.
John j.. Wilson was added 10 the select con,nittee Of twen-
ty one.
o motion OF Col. Gilmore, the Convention adjourned nm.
til III o'clock tomorrow.
SOUTH CAROLINA
General Hamilton presented the following Report of
the Committee Oh the Mediation of Virginia:
The committee to whom was referred the resolutions Of
the General Assembly Of Virginia, and the communica-
uon OIL Mr.. Leigh TO the Governor of the State of South
Carolina, beg leave to Report,
nat although circumstances have superyened since
'he institution OF this commission on the part OF the highly
respected Commonwealth from which il proceeds which
nave enabled this Convention TO accomplish the object