The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-06-21
CONGRESS-.
Correspondence Of the n. Y. American.
Washington, Thursday, June 9

In the House, Hon. Nathan Appleton. Re-
preventative of the first Congressional District
Of Mass. elected in place of Hon. Robert C.
Winthrop, resigned, was this morning intro
duced and SWORN in.
The House on motion of Mr.. Fillmore re-
solved itself into Committee of the on the state
of the Union, Mr.. Mex ennon in the Chair, and
resumed the consideration of the Tariff bill re-
ported by Mr.. Fillmore, from the Committee of
Ways and Means, which, when the Committee
of the Whole rose yesterday, had just been
read through entire.
Mr.. Saltonstall moved to amend the bill, by
striking out all after the enacring clause, and
inserting the tariff bill reported by the Commit
tee on Manufactures.
Messrs. Mckay, Bolts, and Underwood, OBJ
jected to the motion oui of order under diff
Weren't rules. The chairman overruled the OBJ
Jecfon. MIR. Bolts appealed but subsequent,
withdrew his appeal.
Mr.. Rhett insisted on the reading Of entire
amendment, though earnestly requested to
yield to the general desire 10 dispense with it.
Mr.. Fillmore then obtained the floor, and in.
troduced the subject in an able speech
MIR. Fillmore presented the whole subject rs
one of revenue and confined his remarks TO that
view. He urged the whole question on the
basis Of the conceded necessities of the Gov
eminent, and the preferenoe of indirect taxa
ton as the best mode Of raising revenue. He
gave highly interesting and intelligent view
OF the whole scheme and practice of taxation,
and the history of the operation both of Gus
toms and direct taxation, (including excise) not
only in this country but in England.
! He was listened to with the most respectful
attention. The whole House in very full at
itendance) was profoundly silent, and listened
as for instruction. 1t Was very well prepar-
ed and digested discourse, and will he read with
I ~ hat Of t,o
community whose interests are directly involv-
ell in the proposed arrangements of duties IT
will add much to Mr.. Fillmore's high repu,s
ton.
This revenue bill gives protection enough to
manufacturers and all classes. Let every per-
son interested study the bill, and no will find
that he has abundant reason to be satisfied
Never mind the name SO long as we can get the
thing. Letthe shadow 90 and keep the sub
stance.
| cannot clos, without congratulatinp the
whole nation on the great accession our coun-
cIls have gained in the presence of the admira-
Bile and noble chairman of the Committee of
the whole on the state of the Union, now ap-
pointed to preside throughout the whole tariff
debaie-the great battle of this great session
He liz the most powerful man in enforcing or
der and reiguing up turbulent assembly that
ever acted as presiding officer Mr.. White,
inirable judgment in selecting such a man for
the Chair at This important period
Thomas Mexican McKennan isa man of the
most imposing personal appearance, gigantic
frame, powerful voice capable of drowning
the loudest nproar, an inperturnble GOODNESS
and self possession, and dauntless courage.
The moral effect of his action in the Chair is
perfectly delightful The House have been
evidently surprised and delighted; and he has
more than realized the high expectations VIC
formed of him.
His clear, distinct. measured enuncia,ion
and commanding tone operates like a charm
on the House in lis most riotous state. They
are almost afraid of him-all love aud admire
him nevertheless.
MIR. Fillmore spoke two hours and half.
He ceased at half past two
Mr.. Habersham then got the floor, and the
committee have laid aside the bill to to-mnr.
row TO act on some small bills.
In the Senate. the ApPortionment bill has
been ordered 10 an eDgrossment in the Senate
By vote Of 81 10 81, and the districiing svs.
TEN now prevails, all the locofoco lamentations
Notwithstanding. The bill will finally pass
the Senate tn day. and the Navy bill will then
be considered.