The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-05
CONGR EsS.
UNITED STATES sENATE-M.Hcu 3

Mr. FULToN spoke al length in support Of lis prin-
! cples and recommendations; and IN reply 10 seve-
raj opposition Senators.
Mr. WEBSTER then rose, and said he wished TO
make some remarks. But as they had reference 10
the propositions of the Senator from South Caro-
lina, Mr.. Cahoun,) and as that Senator not in
his seat, he would take another occasion
Mr. GRuSpy said he did perceive why Sc
major could not go on with his speech, merely be-
cause another Senator did not happen 10 be 10 his
place
Mr. WEBSTER. :" will tell the gentleman II a
Senator wishes speak particularly TO the views
and arguments Of another, il Isl desirable that
that member should be present. If the gentleman
| from Tennessee cannot understand that, | am sorry
4 Tor H."
Mr.. CALHOUN here re-entered the Chamber and
took his seat.
Mr.. WEBSTER then proceeded, and spoke with his
accustomed ability conlroverng the principal pre-.
positions in referente TO the Tarif-ils operations
and effects, which Mr.. Calhoun had nu oduced into
his elaborate speech the Report Of the Special
Committee.
In closing his speech, after having described most
gorously, the advantages which had flowed 10 the
whole country from the protective system, Mr.
| Webster turned TO Mr. Calhoun and with great
spect and kindness in his manner expressed his re-
i
na,or, that the interposnon Of South Carolina had
broken doton The tariff system. He had hoped that
the Senator from South Carolina would, after full
consideration, have been disposed TO favor the
/ adjustment of some general system OF protection
which would be satisfactory TO all parts of The
/ Union.
He regretted especially, TO hear the honorable
| Senator denounce the tariff system ON the
Exporters.
He did mol believe that this subject there any
| iarring interests among the members Of the Union
He did not believe there was single nteres, den-
! tilted with the manufactures Of the North, that was
not altogether consistent with the present and per
manent welfare Of The planting States.
The style of Mr.. WEBSTER, ihr 3ughout the whole
Of his Speech model of dignity; as it was
| pre-eminently luminous and energetic. The mani
| fest impression II produced the Senate and
large audience, was creditabe to their taste and
showed that high thoughts" expressed with dignity
and enforced earnestly, are, after all The most
handing e!oquence.
/ One of the most remarkable things was the effect
| of Mr.. WEBsTEa's manner on Mr.. CALHOUN. The
views and arguments of the Caroinian, had been
opposed by the Massachusetts Senator Throughout
although full justice had been done to the powers Of
thought and reflection and the acuteness they exhi-
bited.
Mr.. CALHOUN warmly complimented MrgWrBs.
TER on the manner 10 which he had treated this
great subject of Protection. He has treated ii"
said Mr. Calhoun, with fairness candor, and mo
deration; and assure the Senator, that recipro-
| cate entirely the spirit with which he has met my
views and propositions and that, when the proper
time for considering the whole subject OF the Tariff
arrives, will 60 into the examination and discus
sion, with disposition TO promote the interests Of the
whole country. concur with the honorable Sena-
tor in believing that the of all the sections
OF this Union not irreconcileate; and it, on
this subject Of the Tariff after full deliberaon we
shall be compelled to differ, we will differ with nv.
deration."
Some further remarks passed between the Two
Senators the subjects of discussion between them
connected with The Tariff
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The bill TO renew and continue the Office Of Com.
missioner of Pensions, received from the House
OF Representatives, with an amendment reducing
the salary OF the Commissioner from 3 600 10 $500
dollars.
Mr.. HunnARp moved that the Senate concur in the
amendment of The House.
MIR. SoUrnARD hoped tina, the amendment would
moi be concurred in
Mr.. HUBBARD said that if the bill were not passed
this evening, The office would expire by limitation,
and the Secretary of War had informed him that
he would feel compelled TO issue an order to close
the office.
Mr.. WRour hoped tho bill would be disposed Of
this evening.
Mr.. SourHaRp intimaing that the bill must be de.
bated it was not further acted on.
The b,o relinqush 10 The State Of Alabama The
two per cent fund reserved BY the act for her adns
sion into the Union, 10 be applied to the making Of
road or roads leading to said State, Then taken
up, and, after being discussed by Messrs. CLAY, Of
Alabama, WHITE NoavELL, KING, HuBBARp, and
others
On motion Of Mr.. GRuNpY, the further discussion
was postponed until TO morrow in order TO take up
the special order
Mr.. Buchanan then rose, and spoke al some
| length, anmadvertng erroneous differences which
he alleged had been drawn from his remarks on the
wages Of labor in his speech the Sub-ireasury
Bill and complained particularly OF certain pas
sages in the speech Of Mr.. Davis, OF Massachusetts
in which he commended that his argument had been
miSStated.
4 MIR DAVIS replied and vindicatcd the accuracy
OF his representations of Mr.. Buchanan's argument
But as Mr. DAVIS gave notice thar he would take
an early opportunity, after reading the published
speech OF Mr. Buchanan, of addressing The Senale
further on this subject, defer an account OF This
description till our next publication.
| On motion Of MIR. Gfundy the Senate adjourned
The HoUsE or REPRESENTATIVES, this morning re-
sumed the consideration of the following important
resolution, which was presented on Saturday by Mr.