Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09
THE TARIFF-A SCENE.


lions ION our first page introduced to the Senate by
Senator Hubbell The same were brought before the
House Of course there was an understanding with
somebody I'm fact, there is no doubt about it, these
were cooked up by leading Locofocos, and embody
the policy Of the party. Look at them there is no
expression of principles, nor the shadow Of an ex-
preston. Are the Locos in favor of Protective
Tariff They don't say so in their resolutions Have
they any principles of their opn? None are express
ed in these resolutions. Again we say-look them.
They recite that the legislature SAID so and SO last
year, and then intimate that the Tariff does
come up TO that Standard especially wool and con-
clude by insructing our delegation 10 go for more
protection on that article In short, in these resolu
tons the Locooces attempt balk the question by
skulking behind the resolutions which n Wing legs
lature last year adopted, and in doing that they mel
ther approve nor dsapprove Of those rrsolutions!-
Az we observed in the outset, the same resolutions
were introduced IN the House; tn came up on the
last evening of the session, when Mr. Cnshman pro-
ceeded to strip the Locofco of the lions skin by
offering the following substitute. 1t is to the point
declaring The eonstitutionality efa Froseetire d%r;f
PaOTE TON TO ALL BRANCHES OF AMER
CANINDUSTRY:
"Whereas, in the opinion Of this General Assembly,
Congress have tbs constitutional power to impose du
ties for purposes of Protection. and believing that all
classes shon'd be equally protected
Resoired, therefore, by the Senate and House Of
Representatives that oar Senators in Congress bell
structed and our Representatives requested to use
their influence procure such alterations in our rer
enue laps ifneeded as will secure equal protection
This is adopted substitute for the other resou-
4ons and then recurs the question its passage
Mr. Cushmsn demands the yeas and noes, that eve
~ mans name may 90 on to the journals, and thus
show to the people nho are the true friends 81 Pro-
lection. This is cruel TO the poor Iocos, and cries
Srse all about the hall for him to idrolr the call
but, like gallant General as he is, he pushes the en-
emy either to bring their forces or retreat. II
cfiss-a time for leaders TO prove their skill. Wei
Mr. Villas, the Locofoco commandcr-in- chief, con
suits an instant with General Baker-,he word i
quickly passed to the nearest troops; the general Of
6cers lead off, Col. McLoud wheels into the line Of
march, and grand division Of Locofoco troops is al
Al once seen going full tltfor the door! They re-
treat-they won't stand fire; in other words, they
question of Protection and therefore run away
Having thus demonstrated the fact, that the locOto
run from the House to avoid this question, MIR
Cushman Withdrew his call for the ayes and noes
and the resolution was adopted rire rocc. We nov
state, as justice we are bound to do and as shar
rebuke to the retreating Locos we give the inct-ha
several Of the Locofoco members would not follow
the example set by the more radical portion Of tn
party Messrs. Harrington, Colby, Cobb, and Pag
Of Corinth remained in the House, TO our knowledge
and undoubtedly many more. The first named ais
voted in favor of the resolution, and we presume tina
others of the party did the same though we have n
knowledge OF the fact. The scene was rich decided
~, and will help not little in showing the peop
the character Of the professions made by at len
large portion of the Locofoco party on the queso
Of protection.-W. Watchman.
The Patriot coverlly justi6es tho anti.tar
ID locos for runring out of the House an
refusing to vote in favor of "EoUAL PRorEe
rioN TO ALL CLASSES" or, to be LITERAL
correct, we will say, that it strives to cow
the retrealing Locofocos, by complaining
the wings. That our readers may see viii
che Patriot really complains of, we give til
resolutions adopted by the House, hut whit
were not acted on in the Senate, for want
. quorum. In addition to the resolution
Mr.. Cushman, in favor Of equal proteciit
TO all branches Of domestic industry, the 70
lowing we're passed by the House. We VI
ders,snd the Patriot TO complain that the
resolutions ,0ere adopted. and that Mr.. Hui
bells non-committal resolutions were n
adopted. Waterman.
l. Resolved, That il is highly proper, II not an il
peratve duty for the representatives. Of the people,
suitable OCCASIONS, to declare their sentiments
Important questions Of public policy.
O. Resoired, That manuel lubor is honorable, o.
that civilization and all Improvement intellectual a
physical, are dependant upOnit.
g. ResoIred, That the systems Of political econon
Of the Old World and the laws mace in accOrdan
with them, ere mainly based upon the unjust rule
giving the aboring classes mere subsistence; CO
ssqrently the great body of the people having
voice IN tho government feel little or no responsible
resting upon them
T. Resolred, Tina, the American People, from tn
love OF and hatred ofoppresson, have adopt
asa principle, that each member of the commun
me constituent part Of the government, each sharl
ske in tine responsibilities and advantages Of a SIT
OF perfect equality.
g. Resolred, That the gr.a, Mo., of our cirizer
under the most favorable crGums,ances mus, alwa
Portable subsistence, but for the mcsns IN meet I
s1penses Of suitable education and training of tn
children so % to enable them 10 net inieIie.n,v
public affairs, and thereby save themselves from /
coming the victims of fn professions and the b,
arts of unprincipled aspiranis.
g. Rsssirsd, That protective Tariff is ndispen sal
u ju.t reward 10 labor il being the only barrier
foreign competition which cannot he other wise N
destruetive alike 10 the industry and morals of
ssuntry.
7. kssolped, That the Tariff law lately passed
OessYsss thengh not meeting the wishes Of
$500 y v~sn1ss - oil Of 10 pssvS,ess prssis