The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-19

received the appreciation and signatures of 100 mem
bers Of Parliament, all supporters Of the Wing MINI
istry
AT meeting Of the members of the House Of
Commons, held at the rhatched House Tavern, ST.
Jamess Street, the 20lh Of February 1884, Joseph
Hume, ESQ M. p, in the Chair the following Reso-
lutions were agreed 10.
Moved by the Right Hon. Edward EIlice, NJ p,
and seconded by Peter Ainsworth, Esq M. P.
Z" First Rtso uiOn.-That it IS the opinion Of this
meeting, consisting Of members representing many
Of the most important Commercial and Manufacturing
Const tuencies Of the United Kingdom, that the pre-
sent restrictions and prohibitions in the Commercial
Code Of the British Empire and its dependencies, and
Inc operation Of the existing Tariff of Import Duties,
the most serious obstacles to the extension OF
The Trade of this country
Moved by James Morrison, Esq. NJ p, and
conded by Archibald HASTE, Esq. M. p.
Second.-Ihat the report Of the Committee Of last
session on Import Duties has strengthened the Opt
MONS previously entertained, with reference to the
evils OF the present restrictive SYSTEM and has shown
that, besides abe Taxes paid by the people for reye
nue. purposes, they are charged enhanced price
upon many necessary articles Of consumption, be-
yond that pald by the people Of foreign countries
and that encouragement thereby given to the estab
lishment Of rival manufacturing interests abroad
6 Moved by Edward Strut, Esq. nj. r., and Sc
conded by Robert Hutton, Esq. nj. r.
6 Third That Notwithstanding the addition Of
considerable per centage to the existing Taxes, in
has decreased, whilst, during the period, there
has been great increase 10 the public expenditure
that to meet this deficiency Of the following al
ternatiyes becomes necessary, either 10 raise money
by way of loan or new taxes, or 10 increase the
venue by revision Of the Import Duties. BY the
former course, Trade will be impeded and the bur-
dens Of the people augmened-by the latter, Com
merce will be extended, and the comforts of the
people increased Therefore it is the decided OPT
MON Of this meeting, that the financial difficulties Of
the country, and the wants Of the consumer, will
best be met by general revision and reduction of
the duties on Imports.
"Moved by Benjamin Halves, Jr. Esq NJ. P. and
seconded by Thomas Thornley,, Esq. NJ p.
4" F6iuth.-That copy of these resolutions, signed
by the Chairman, be transmitted to Viscount Mel
bourne.
{" Moved by Henry WARRINGTON, ESQ. NJ. P and Sc
conded by Robert Steuart, ESQ. NJ. P.
" Fah.-That committee be appointed to super
intend the printing and circulation Of these rcsolu.
iions to invite the cooperation of members of Par
lament Of all parties TO call meetings, to report from
lime TO time; and, generally, to further the objects
IF this meeting.
"Moved by the Right Hon Edward ElIice, NJ P
and seconded by William Ewart, Esq. NJ. p
/" Sirh-That the committee consist Of the fol-
owing members, with power to add to their number,
Joseph Hume, Esq, M r. Mark Philips, Esq. NJ. p,
Ed ward Strut Esq. Nj. p, Hon. c. p. VilIiers NJ. p
Thomas Thornley,, Esq. NJ. p and Benjamin Halves,
Jr. Esq. NJ. P.
"JOSEPH HUME Chairman"
The effect of this proceeding was, that the Wing
Ministers, instead Of adopting the recommendations Of
he report Of the Customs Committee, introduced
propositions for reducing the duty foreign sugar
and fixed duty on corn. The consequence was, that
many ofthe liberal and Free Trade members became
isgusted the want-oi-confdence resolutions intro
uced by Sir RobertPeel, prevailed, and the Minis
ers were compelled to resign. In vain did the Wings
ppeal to the liberal and Free Trade districts. They
lad failed to meet the public wishes and many libe-
als and Ere Will he
belief that they could not fail to profit by change,
majority of ninety Tory members returned to
he present Parliament.
Sir Robert Peel's Tariff, making very important
in favor of Free Trade-indeed, going
FAR beyond any thing that could have been expected
If Wing Minister'S the fruit Of this political reyo-
luton. Wing Ministers overthrown because
hey were too late in being converted and when So
did not 60 far enough in favor of Free Trade. But
such has been the force Of the movement as to alarm
many of the supporters Of Sir Robert Peel and il is
10 be feared TO arrest his further progress in that d.
-ection And the demoDstraupns in favor OF Free
Trade, and especially against the Tarn Laws, are
uch, as TO induce belief that the Wings may again
come into power if they secure the cordial sup
port Of the liberal and Free Trade party Hence great
forts have been made TO consolidate all these inter-
sts, with view 10 give power to the Wings upon
condition Of their giving free and unrestricted COM
nerce to the country. Under these circumstances,
Sir Robert Peel finds himself compelled 10 conciate
he different interests Of which his party is composed
nd especially the colonial and fanatcal interests,
he bearing Of which upon the relations between this
ountry and the United States now proceed to dis
uss.
In the debate in the House Of Lords on the Corn
Tvs, the Duke of Wellington said Z" am sure no
ian aments more than do that commerce and man
features should be at all depressed but believe if
ne Corn laws were repealed Tomorrow not yard
cloth, pound Of iron more, would be sold many
art of Europe Of the world over which this coun
y did not exercise a conuol. My lords, the great
81 number of European nations, and Of the nations
{ the globe. have adopted measures for the encou-
lgement Of home manufactures. These measures
ere not, as stated by some taken in consequence Of
he English Corn Laws they attributable TO the
xample Of this country. They had their rise m the
pectacle which this country exhibited during the late
,ar, and in the great and noble exertons 10y which
heir power and strength displayed on every oc
aston. Those who contemplated these exertions, as
'c those who were relieved and assisted by them,
lough they might well follow the example Of our
over, Of our industry, and our system Of commerce
hey have f flowed our example, and have establish
amongst themselves manufactures and given
timuus TO their commerce
The Duke Of Wellington is Toryism personihed
lere is the essence Of his political and commercial
reed will not controyert the truth Of his postons
o far as they relate 10 the Continent Of Europe but
olhing could be erroneous so far as they relate
us Instead Of following the example Of England
nd establishing manufactures because Of their nnu-
nee upon her prosperity during the late war her ag-
ressions upon our commerce compelled us to declare
ar against her and the encouragement and protec-
on given TO manufactures have been the consequence
that war and not Of her example. First to supply
,e deficiency occasioned thereby and next for the
iymont Of the debt necessarily incurred in the vim
cation Of our rights. That debt is now paid and
c necessity for high duties no longer exists. II Is
ir interest to be an agricultural rather than a manu-
cturing people, and could find a sale for our sur
Us agricultural products, labor and capital
ould take that direction. Tho land in England is
Il capable Of giving employment 20 her redundant
}, ulaton. They must be employed N manufac-
res, or be fed upon charity. We coull raise in
eat abundance, anG to spare that which they want
cy could produce in great abundance, and to spare,
at which need Why should we not be permit
j 10 exchange upon terms Of reciprocal advantage
he argument Of the Duke Of Wellington is, that all
her nations Of the world net under British control
wing surplus agricultural produce, have likewise a