Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-02-10

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Wise continued his speech thereon. Be
fore Mr.. Wise commenced, Mr.. Rhett oi
S. C. asked him to give way for an lnqui'
ry. MIR. Rhcu said that Mr.. Wise, in the
course of his speech yesterday, had stated
that gentleman, now member OF TINS
House, had proposed dissolution oil the
Union, in the South Carolina Convention.
As there was no member of this House.
who was member of that Convention, he
would ask the gentleman whether lie was
referred to.
Mr.. Wise replied, that, in speaking OF
the consequences Of the late protective
system, he had averied that it Disturbed
the harmony of the Uuion, aud nearly dis
solved the Union; that he had understood,
and il was generally reported and believed
at that time, that the gentleman from
South Carolina (Mr. Rhett) had proposed
or intended to propose dissolution OF the
Union, in the South Carolina Convention.
IF this was not the fact, he had been mis-
informed, and hoped he would be correct
ed.
Mr.. Wise said he was happy to hear it.
Mr.. Wise spoke to-day, chiefly upon
the projects of The whig party and por-
lion Of the other party to revive the protec-
Tire Tariff. The Tobacco Convention have
Joined in the clamor for counlervailns du-
ties, and he undertook to shew those du-
Ties would evidently fall upon the produc-
ing interests ofthe South.
The Senate have sent message to The
House informing them that they had made
the usual arrangements to meet The House
on the second Wednesday in February,
for the purpose Of counting the votes for
President and Vice President elect.
Two spacious log cabins are being erect
ed here-one for the Baltimore Tippeca-
noe Club-another in The area Of Gadsby's
Hotel-where Ball is to be held on The
9th Of F ebruary-Genera! IIarrison's birth
day.
l, is very evident that Mr.. Wise does
not intend to support the new adminislra
ton, out and out, but will take an indie
pendent position as to all parties. The
wings appear TO be disconcerteI at this
movement, and there is much chuckling
thereat among the Van Buren men. Ii
happens, however, that the TWO leading
measures, which Mr.. Wise now opposes
the distribution and the tariff-are favorite
measures with large portion Of the Van
Buren men
Jan. 30.
A resolution was adopted in The House
to-day, OH motion of Mr.. Pickens, calling
| for information as to the recent seizures or
search of American vessels OIL the coast of
Africa by British cruizers, to which was
added, at the instance Of Mr.. Adams, a
further call for all correspondence since
March 3d, 1887, between The government
Of Great Britain and that Of the United
States respecting the foreign slave trade
and all letters from Consul Trist on the
subject.
The Treasury Note Bill was taken up,
and MIR. Jenifer made long speech in
supper, Of the views the tobacco conven-
tion, that is, Of countervaiine duties Oh
French wines and silks.
Mr.. Vanderpoel obtained the floor, but
My G15Hfs9aipgs G15fs 9aip Rfa A!ARSSn asked hi" +" give
Mr.. Gushing stated that several gentle
men who had spoken in the debate, had
appeared TO take it for granted that the
Eastern States were in favor Of high
tariff and Of protection. He wished on
the part of The State of Massachusetts, to
deny this entirely. The people of that
State were in favor Of no ultra tariff poll
cy. He, Mr.. Gushing. represented Stale,
the interests of which were balanced. In
Massachusetts there were 10000 mer.
chants, 81, 900 manufacturers, and 10000
persons gagged in agriculture. Ofcourse,
these interests balanced each other. and
there could be no combination in favor of
one Of them 10 the detrimcnt Of the others.
They were all in favor of raising sufIi.
cient revenue for The customs 10 meet The
wants of an economical administration.
They would agree to duties on silks and
wines for this purpose, and to duties OH
other articles, if the South preferred.
There is no prospect Of speedy lermi-
nation Of the debate.
In the Senate, Mr.. Calhoun spoke with
more Than his accustomed ability, in reply
to MIR. Webster, Mr.. Clay. and Mr.. Mang-
um, on the subject of The land bill. Mr..
G. first answered the arguments Of these
gentlemen in favor of distribution, and
then vindicated his own cession scheme
from their attacks.
A collision took place between Mr.. CAL
houn and Mr.. Mangun, growing out of
mutual misappreIlension, bu, i. enled in
re,raction and explanation.
Feb. 7.
General Harrison is to be here in Wash
ington, on the 9Th instant, and will stop at
a private house-Col. VIM. l.. Brent's.
Mr.. Van Buren, has taken private resi-
dence. in this city, to which he will remove
after The 81 of March. lie will moi long
remain here, however-ns he will Ultimate
ly take up his residence at Kinderhouk.
1t is believed tha, the utmost courtesy
will mark The conduct of these distinguish
ed men towards each other. Gen. Harri.
son will no otloubt, call upon the President,
when he arrives; and Mr.. Van Buren
will shew him every civility, and also at
tend the Inauguration. This has always
been the case where The parties were on
friendly terms. General Jackson did not
call on Mr.. Adams when he arrived here,
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