Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-03-14

knowledge, that when the necessity for high du-
ties existed, they had not right incidentally TO
protect domestic manufactures. II there were
some articles which would not be sufficiently pro-
tectcd 10y tho maximum rate that might be estnb-
lished, he had hoped tina, they might be made ex-
ceptieus, in spirit Of generosity and harmony
But he was uncertain whether this spirit would be
found to prevail. He was not prepared 10 say
whether iron would need higher protection, but
this was the peculiar afinir Of the Pennsylv unia
delegation and they must take il up aud urge il.
lie would follow their lead, but he would moi take
the lead in favor of any such excepted interest,"
No State could expect members OF Congress from
Other sections to force upon her measures for her
own good, against the will Of her own delegation.
With him The question Of protection was always
one Of mere expedency. He thought lis consli
tuIionalily too clear to be doubted at all.
lie closed with an adjuration 10 all parties in
;he Senae to come forward IN spirit OF candor
and patriotism, aud to sacrifice all party preeren-
ces on The altar Of their country.
When he had closed his able speech, which
listed about two hours and half, it looked rather
ludicrous TO zee MIR. Linn rising, as if to offer
himself foil to his brilliant predecessor Mr.
l.. said the Senator had referred to Inn in part
of his speech, aud felt himself called upon to make
a few remarks III reply
He expressed his qualification at the prcsenment
OF the resolutions, which would give an opportu~
nifty TO every one 10 express his opinions upon the
great subjects treated of therein, ielicitated him
self particularly at the opportunity of going into
The history oil General Jackson, and displayed his
great berulity aud enlargement of mind, by say.
ing that lie would as soou believe in The patriot
ism Of man who would present the petition for
The dissolution Of the Union, as he would in the
sincerity of Ieirenching Wing. 1t seems sin.
guar that Senator, even II Loco FOco one, would
gravely make such ridiculous speech hut il is
quito us true as it is astonishing and pitiiuL lie
went on 10 say that Mr.. Clay had said at the extra
session. OH the occasion OF presenting petition
Tor the abolition Of The Mint at Dahlonegu, Gu,
that he was in favor OF reducing the expenses Of
the Government to thirteen millions.
MIR. Clay said that WIS tile wish Of the petition
ers, und it was true he had said he should like to
see the public expenses reduced, if it were pos
sihle; but he had also said that he did not think it
possible. The Wing party had never pretended
that they mesnt TO make so great reduction.
In the House, the first business was that which
was left unfinished yesterday--thc motion by Mr.
Pendlcton of Ohio, to suspend the rules, for the
purpose of tuking up his resolution condemintory
of the presentihen Of petitions for The dissolution
of the Union.
The ayes and noes were called, and the House
refused to suspend the rules, by vote of ayes l04
noes 65-a vote of two thirds being necessary.
Mr.. Summers called for the orders of the day
but MS the morning hour had nearly EXPIRED the
House acceeded TO Mr.. Fimores request, and
went into Committee of the Whole upon the gen.
eral appropriation bill, Mr.. Briggs taking the chair
Mr.. Morgan of n. Y. then moved TO suspend
the rules, SO as to allow his resolution 10 he called
up, which requires the clerk 10 publish in the city
newspapers the names of absences when there is
a call of the House. The House refused TO sus.
pend the rules by 90 to GO.
Correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune.
WEDNESDAY, March 2.
In SenSte the resolutions Of MIR. Clay on the
subject Of revenue, with the amendments thereto
by Mr. Wright, were tuScn up, and Mr.. Wright
made powerful speech of about TWO hours in
reply to MIR. Clay, and in advocacy of his amend
mems. He went into defence OF Mr. Van Blu
rcn's Administration, the annual expenses of
which Mr.. Clay yesterday estimated ut over thir
ty-hve millions of dollars contendng that this
was far higher estimate than that of Mr.. Secre-
lary Ewing, and higher than the true estimate
He opposed The resolution OF Mr. Clay proposing
the repeal Of the clause OF the Distribution Acl
suspendlng that act in the contingency OF higher
rate duty than twenty per cent, as that was the
only ground on which that law could have passed !;
aud advocated the repeal of the law itself. TAX
ing the amount of ninety one millions ofimporls,
us yesterday estimated by Mr. Clay, aud the rate
of duty twenty per cent. y 100000, of revenue
would be raised, which, with the three millions
from the lands, making about twenty lone and
hall millions, he commended mas sufficient; and,
duty Than twenty per cent. lIc examined seria-
Tim the several resolutions aud their amendments.
In the House, Mr., Fillmore on leave offered
resolution fixing the daily hour OF meeting OF the
House at | | O'Clock, a. NJ. until otherwise order.
ed: which was adopted; Yeas 1913, Nays %.
The resolutions reported from the Committee
on the Contingent Expenses of the House, were
taken up, aud the first reducing from six TO four
the number of messengers of the House, utter
sOmu debate was auoDtpd,
THURSDAY, March 8.
In Senate the resolutions of Mr. Clay relating to
the Revenue, Tariff, &c. were taken up, and Mr..
Smith OF la. made an able speech in supper, of
lhen aud in reply 10 Mr.. Wright. He particular
ly and powerfully opposed the proposition TO re-
peal The Distribution Law, defendingt OH grounds
Of justice, expedency and constitulionaliiy. lie
also avowed himself an advocate Of Protection,
and abiding TO the increasing culture OF Cotton in
Louisunla and in the BRUSH POSSESSIONS said the
South would soon be loudest in favor Of Protec-
ton.
The morning hour was consumed with tho Re-
trenchnent resolutions relative TO The Contingent
dopted.
The subject of Public Printing was debated
during the remainder of the day.
FRIDAY, March 4.
In the Senate MIR. Clay's Resolutions proposing
a constitutional restriction of Executive Power
were taken up, and MIR. Berrien supported them
in speech of much ability. Mr.. Clay had pre-
vously accepted an amendment suggested by Mr..
Archer of Va. which provides that, in case any
bill he vetoed by The President, it shall lie over to
the next session of Congress, when, II it be appro-
we'd by majority Of each House, it becomes a
law.
In the House, Re,renchment was again the or
der of the day and the abuses in supplying Oil,
Coal Candles, Mail-cart and horses, &c. for the
use OF Congress, were corrected. On motion of
MIR. Winthrop Of Mass. il was resolved that the
stationary &c. shall hencelorth be of American
manufacture if Of an equally reasonable price.
1t was then determined (i60 to 22) that each mem
Der shall be supplied with $25 worth of Stationa-
ny for the long and $50 Tor the short Session, and
that any additional quantity will be charged to
him or stopped out of his compensation. This will
effect saving of at least $40, 900 per aunum.(-
The House now proceeded to the order of the day
Private Bills.
SATURDAY, March s.
The Senate was not in session to day,
In the G0nae tha raanlutionu nl