Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-07-09


Virginia, (alr Wise.) if he had been in his seat IN re-
gard 10 some expressions that fell from him the other
IN his defence Of the Secretary OF State IN relation
10 ms question He (Alr. b. would merely say, how
ever that ne had not that confidence in that otcer
winch the gentleman from Virginia seemed 10 have
lie thought That the history of the late war would show
INA. serr was good for believing that the pre-
e'l secretary oil State not the best depository oil
ne h'nor and character of this country There was
Tune when he sued for peace
Mr.. PROFIT called AR Brown In order He in
CURED oil the Chair whether, during the consideration
oil the present bill, in order to enter into per-
snha attack ui'h the Secretary of State, mpuJning
his patriotism and honor. If the member from Penn.
ylSahia was INDUCED IN thus wanton and unustihable
departure from dccorum, he (Mr P) would repel the
SANDER. lie felt able 10 answer no, only The member
who has uttered IT, but any man who would make
'ns'nuaton against thr probiy the honor the nozzle
patriotism of Daniel Webster.
The CHAIRMAN reminded the gentleman from
Pennsyvan'a that lie departing from the subject
under consideration in discussing the question Of
peace.
Mr. Il. continued. lie was showing the improperly
Of abstracting money from the public Treasury n
time like this, when it wanted to put the country
in state Of defence He then went on 10 express his
regret that the gentleman from Virginia (Slr WIse)
had lent the sanction of his in favor Of the Sc
crelary of States letter TO Mr.. Fox, and also
mind the House Of the recommendation OF Gen. Wash
ngton-that in time peace the country should prepare
Tor war. And with regard to the public lands he would
say that giving large amount Of land away
in addition 10 what had already been given fle had a
regard for the States, but he confessed he had
higher regard for the interests Of the people of Penn
syyania Apart from the general bad character of The
BILL there particular features Of the marked
ce and none more than that which, while proposes
equal dstributlon gives IN the States millions
Of acres Of land than they have already had and
ten per cent in addition all sales within their borders.
Thus while it is SAID The General Government holds
the entire lands in trust Tor the States equally under
takes To give 10 Ohm much larger share than Penn.
sylvanla-takes from the trust fund of the one and
civrs IL TO The other. This, Pennsylvania would
submit 10; if she is 10 have any, she needs and will re-
quire her full share. Her public Improvements, for
which she greatly in debt, Of benefit
OHIO than to herself, and if either should have
than the other It Pennsy vana that had the better
claim.
MIR. B. next adverted 10 the division of the surplus
revenue among the States as having led, in many in
stances, 10 other extravaGant expenditures and part
cu!arly IN Pennsylvania, where II had been OF the
canses Of her present enlarged debt and asked how
the thus distracted from the Treasury of the
United States to be supplied We told by increas
ed duties and for the purpose of tickling the public
ear, told that these duties are 10 re imposed
"wlnps, and ks, and other Injuries But this
deluson. The increased duties wines would only
bring into the Treasury some two or three hundred
thousand dollars and silks perhaps million and half
be derived from duties tea, sugar, and coiee-not
Injuries, but neccssaries of lile-which duty would
take indirectly from the pockets of the people, and par
tcuary the poorest classes, ten times as much money
as the distribution Of The sales Of the public lands
would put in Before he could allow such bill this
To pass, he must be shown clearly that the people Of
PENNSYLVANIA would be the gamers By il and not losers
The following message in writing received from
the President oil the United States through John Ty
Ter, Jr., Esq, his private Secretary
IuIv I
To The House If Representatives. # ii, tm,ed
have the honor herewith 70 summit TO The House Of Rspesen-
ta;iyes The couv addressed by mysrio Mrs drS0n
compliance with the resolution Of Congress- and her reply
thereto. a. . join = Len
Nm D,dr Madam The accompanying rtsontons adopted By
tr Senate and House II Representatives Of The United States
viii convey 10 expression Of deep sympathy fell by The
REPRESENTATIVES tie States, and of The people, III the sad hr
which y"nrsei and NE country nave sustained ~ inc
e.d that public archives constitute hi enduring monument
a., evinc.s o uuhlr gratitude for rendered.
sorrow m his DEATH and united people shed their tears
over The bier Of devoted patriot and distinguished public bene
In conveying you dear madam The proposed respect Of
condoenre on the late affecting dpensaon OF Providence
permit nin.e feelings with theirs anu TO tender you
my l.vent wishes fol liea', happiness ana .ng ie
Mrs ASS. li,RRIsoS. 49,
Dear Sir: have received, with sentiments Of deep emoi"n
The resolutions Of the Senate and House Of Representatives
which yo have done me the honor Of or"ahhe relative 10
The decrease of ms lamentcd husband
cannot sufficiently express thanks the nation and
its assembled Representatives, for their coincidence SO iecnsy
of my individual calamity, and the national bereave
but mnana tear. with the CHS Of The many patriots
m the land pray Heaven for the enduring happiness and pros
prrly Of Our beloved country. ANNA HARRISON.
Jons TYLER, President of The United States
On motion of Mr. CAVE JOHNSON, the message
and accompanying papers were laiu on the laoe, uiu
ordered TO be printed
MIR. BROWN went on 10 observe that gentlemen
wcrc .nen influenced By motives they themselves did
not know Of but for himself, ne was constrained 10 ne
l;a 70 ha, the bull nothing else hut movement De-
stoned to benefit corporations TO als the cfed oi sae
s,ocks and to furnish TO brokers the means OF specuia
ton Instead Of looking TO me pnoi'c interest," was
mora scheme 10 raise the value OF certain stocks IN
,he market and make the fortune of State creditors,
h,nk directors. and British capitalists. 1t was meant
n fell among the English money lenders by showing
them that though this Government dare not directly
and openly assume the debts oil the States, (ano even
,bs he should not much wonder to see proposed Tor The
,om,n from Gaoruia had declared himself wiling TO
Al i in part: and when man. or woman ether, was
willing To do n thing in part Mr. B was very apt 70 eA
100, IN, he would soon be willing to do II aitogether)
vet it would originate and carry through an 'hcpenl
that looked to that and would IN part effect II,
h raising the credit and increasing the value oil State
s;,cks So far rs the u. S. Government was con-
oarrad il was no matter what was the value oil Inc
sock of the States. Pennsylvana looked 70 ner own
resources 10 meet her abllities she dd not ask
This Government TO pay her debis "hat was II 70
that
=, n mr. 100 per cent in the market See was able 10
tho n,eres, on her debts and the Government had
nobnp to do with the matter let mere was WI ~
,;sa her credit 10 distribute to her portion oil .he
proceeds of the public lands 1t could have no other
pbec in view than enable the States to engage IN
40 objects of internal improvement; plunge them
selves into new debts; bring in vast amounts o. 10,
reign merchandise against the interests oi our hoe
.S,.,rv. and then if we had nothing TO export IN
exchange to liquda'c the balance BY exporting g1la
nj silver. and thus TO lead TO new suspension oy
,ha Ranks Tha, was the routine things were likeiy
to take. ~, y, - :: H.; Fanny,
snoLe about an approaching revival of commerce, and
The burdens being removed ,ns "% %oe"
mon, he nro,osed TO increase their burdens by lay.
ing duty of per cent on articles s h now TeS
10 be relieved probably by the increased importation
If British manufactures; and then where wond be the
protection to own manufactures: was com,
merce to increase, more goods to be imported, and a,
The same time more goods 10 be manufactured al
homes The world, it seemed, was to DC enabled 10
consume our productions; but where was the con-
SUMPTION 10 take place: Where was to be the new