The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-02-04

raise the duties upon them beyond The ~ per cent st
ulated by the Compromise act and thereby the
bitter strife which have fan hoped finally laid
to by the concilaory adjustment of 1888, or other
wise you must create new public debt by resoting TO
a loan in form other either OF them conse-
quences which he was sure, would be sincerely dcpre-
Gated by gentlemen who with other views, incl-
ned give their present support to the policy OF dis
trbulion.
Il seems to me, therefore, said MIR. Rives, that
garinr for the present fiscal question only the
proposition for distribution of the proceeds OF the
public lands necessarily posterior and dependent
upon the permanent adjustment of the Tariff which
must take place during the next session of Congress
The provisional arrangements made by the compromise
act will run out by the 81 of July, 1912 and the large
aud admitted deficiency in the revenue that will
then arise must impose upon Congress, at their next
session. the inevitable duty of revising and perma-
nently adjusting the entire revenue system OF the ma
ton with a view to that economical administration
of the Government" which Is recognized and conse-
Grated principle in the very text Of the Compromise
act and which, he hoped and believed would be faith
fully carried out by the administration. The sub
iect was one OF the highest delcacy and Importance in
ali its parts and bearings and he had doubt il would
be mel in a manner worthy Of the character OF Anne
rican leg,slaors-in the catholic spirit of American
PATRIOTISM and not IN the narrow spirit OF sectional
jealousy on the one hand, local cupidity on the
oher-and he felt high degree OF satisfaction in the
belief that its harmonious adjustment was destined to
become new bond Of union between the various por
tons of our widespread coniederacy.
He was not disposed, at this time, TO disturb the
foundations of that system which had been established
by the wisdom of our most experienced and renowned
statesmen for the disposition Of the public lands,
and which had been often the theme Of eulo-
py here and elsewhere. 1t had become fashionable of
late in some quarters, to dccry this system but, for
his part he had not seen the bitter fruits ascrbed TO
it, Under it, the States had already grown up TO
an extent ofweath and empire which, for the rapdlty
Of its progress, unparalleled in the history of the
world and hitherto harmony and contentment had been
reserved by among all the members of the coniedcr.
cy. He would not say that changes might not become
necessary in this system But this he would take the
liberty to say in spirit Of the most perfect kindness
and respect TO his friends who represent the States
on this foor-that il that which they seemed
of all others, to deprecate (dstrbution should
hereafter become the law of the land, it will
have been owing to too eager efforts to appropriate TO
special and exclusive uses, common fund, which the
older States to their equal participation in
der the sanction Of the most solemn compacts might
be driven to unite in placing in situation where il
would become the common interest to preserve and
protect it for the equal advantage Of all
In conclusion, he would merely add, the result of
the views he had expressed that he should vote against
the proposition OF the Senator of Illinois (Mr Young
to recommit the bill with instructions report the
plan Of the Senator from s. c. (Mr, Calhoun) for
cession Of the public lands to the Staes-f that
should be negatved, he would then vote against the
proposition of the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Crit
tenden) to recommit with instructions to report plan
for distribution and in the of that being also
defeated, he would then have the temerity to vote
against the Log Cabin" BILL called of the Sena-
tor from Missouri Mr. Benton, certainly in no spi-
Ri of unrendliness to the real tenants of those home
ly dwellings, but from Of duty to the of
justice and equal rights which they the fore
most TO defend
After few remarks by Messrs. RoANE PORTER and
CRITTENDEN, the question was taken the motion Of
Mr. Young to strike out all of Mr. Critttendens amend
ment and insert what would embrace the principles Of
Mr.. CALHoUNs bill to ceds the public lands, with the
addition that the IS pei cent allotted should be
signed for the increase Of the Navy and the national
defence, and was decided follows:
YEAS-Messrs Allen, Anderson, Benton, Cal
houn Clay, of Alabama, Fulton, King, Linn Lump
kin, Mouton, Nicholas, Nicholson, Norvell, Pierce,
Roane Robinson, Sewer, Tappan, Walker, Young
30.
NAYS-Messrs. Bayard Bates, Buchanan Clay,
of Kentucky, Clayton, Crittenden, Dixon, Graham,
Henderson, Hubbard, Huntington, Kerr, Night,
Mangum, Menick, Phelps, Porter Prentss, Preston,
Rives, Rugges, Smith, of Connecticut Smith, Of In
diana, Southland, Sturgeon, Tallmadge, Wall, Web
ster White, Williams, Wright-3l.
The question was then taken on the motion Of Mr.
Crttenden, to recommit the bill with such instructions
as would embody the two principles of presumption
and distribution, and was decided as follows
YEAS-Messrs. Bayard, Bates, Buchanan, Clay,
of KY, Clayton Crttenden, Dixon, Graham, Hunt
ington Kerr knight, Mangum, Merrick Phelps,
Prenss, Ruggles Smith, of Indiana, Southland Stur-
geon, Tamadge, Webster, White-22.
NAYS-Messrs. Allen, Anderson, Benton, Cal
houn Clay of Ala, Fulton, Henderson, Hubbard,
King, Linn, Lumpkin, Mouton, Nicholas Nicholson,
Norve Pierce Porter, Preston, Rives, Roane, Rob
inson, Sewer, Smith, of Connecticut Tappan, Wal
ker, Wall Williams, Wright Young-29.
The question then recurring on the passage of the
bill, it was decided as follows:
YEAS-Messrs, Allen, Anderson, Benton, Blu
chanan, Clay, of Alabama, Fulton, Henderson, Hub
bard King Linn Lumpkin Mouton Nicholas Mich
olson, NorveIl, Pierce, Porter Robinson, Sewer,
Smith, of Connecticut, Smith, of Indiana, Sturgeon,
TalImadge, Tappan, Walker, Wall, Webster, White,
Williams, Wright, Young-3l.
NAYS-Mcssrs. Bayard Calhoun, Clay of Ken
lucky, Clayton, Crittcnden, Dixon Graham, Hunt
ington, Kerr, Knight Mangum, Mcrriek Phelps,
Prentiss, Preston Rives, Roane, Rugges, Southland,
-l9.
SO the bill was passed
Mr. SEWER moved TO strike out from the title of
the bill the words " and raise log cabin thereon"
Mr. WHITE was glad the Senator had moved in
this matter; he had voted for the bill in good faith,
and thought no title should go forth which implied
sarcasm on log cabins.
The question Of Mr. Sewers motion was taken,
and carried by an overwhelming vote
Mr. CRITTENDEN moved to take up the bank
rupt BILL with view TO have made the special order
for tomorrow.
Mr. SEWER said he was clear then for taking it
up and sitting out the discussion. lie thought It
might be discussed this evening-at all events, he
was ready to do
Mr. CALHOUN moved that the Senate dlourn
Mr. BUCHANAN desired to make single sug-
gestion if the Senator from South Carolina would
withdraw the motion to adjourn.
The motion withdrawn.
Mr. BUCHANAN said he merely to make
suggestion to his friend from Kentucky CHR CalTTEN
DEM the subject of his motion to take up the bank
rupt bill. He had felt himself compelled 10y sense
oduy against this measure at the last session
Of Congress- and probably he might be constrained to
do SO the present session II not his Intention
however nterpose any obstacle to the consideration
Of this bill If its friends thought tcoud be produc
tive of any good now to consider it, he would vote in
favor of the motion