The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-12-19
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MIR BRINkERHOFF said he was glad that hi.
view oi The gentieman's remarks was Incorrect; and
~ conclusion, he offered the following amend
ment:
Resoired, That SO much of the Presidents Message
as feiates 10 the pro of the Western rivers
and ha'bors upon the Lakes be referred TO select
committee OF nine members
Mr. WINTHROP said the Importance as to hat
COMMITTEES this subject be referred was of a small
matter, 80 the subjects embraced therein were acted
upon and he preferred the whole matter should 90 10
some other committee than The one 10 which he he
ionged because they were rbuidened with bnsi-
s'ness already--such AS lighthouses SC. He paid a
handsome compliment TO the honorable gentleman
from South Carolina and called b. his mind the nt-
menl he uttered, calling apon the'West to wake up
against its mo her He said the West had received
support from the North than the South and he appeal
ed to The yeas and nays to support him in his declara
hon. lie warned the West az anst the Tariff! the
Tariff the Tariff! which was The incubus that had
borne down the South and The West He said he had
no local prejuIices-le Mississippi was his river the
Lakes were his ikes, an he hored his friend from
South Caiolina would recall TO his mind the sentiment
which he had utter d that the child must rise up
against It's mother. IN what part of history does he
find parallel with this sentiment? He would vet,
Tor select committee, but he precIrc the motion Of
his friend, Mr.. Hardin OF Illinois
Mr. DOU 1LASS said he was glad Ia the
spirii which he'd prevailed in this exciting debate
II there was doubt upon the subject Of friendship
on The part OF the South and the North to their
friendship for the West, this debate had banshed
that idea and he truly sorry to have heard from
member Of the West, the proposition TO rally
man and assert their rights and thus place themselves
antagonistica against the old States. He from
the West, but he looked upon the country as WHOLE
IN national point Of view.
Mr.. WISE replied to Mr. Winthrop in sar.
castle manner, aud alluded to the remarks Of the
other gentlemen who had alluded to the Message
OF the Pr sident, as desiring TO seek favors at
the close OF his administration other, than fair
Import vi his measures. He said If he stood here
alone he would deeid the administration of Presi-
dent whose doctrines nearer the straight jacket
doct Ines OF Mr. j. iltison the gentleman from In
diana has said than any other since the formation Of
the Governmen' The gentleman from New York
hus said the North has done most for the West. Yes
she has done most for the West-shc has admitted
uxuries free and taxed the necessaIies of life. This
IS, indeed, magnificent boon, which the West should
cherish 10 It's bosom, But what has the good Comm n
wealth. the mother Of Presidents, done for the West
She gave her whole North western Territory to th.
Government, which now form part Of this great
West with liberal hand. Sir, is this nothing for
the Wcst' 1t is magnificent gift for which she can
never be compensated.
Here Mr., WINTHROP rose and explained.
Mr. WISE said he made charges against the
North There were Federalists in the South Of
deeper dye than ever existed in the North and a
strict constructionist, he would tell gentlemen that
there was point in the Constitution beyond which
they dare not go.
Mr. WELLER moved that the Committee rise
The Committee rose and reported their proceedings
TO the House.
Mr. VANCE offered resolution, which was refus-
ed by the House, as being out Of order.
Mr. DUNCAN made motion at this stage Of the
proceedings, which was inaudible.
MIR. VANCE moved to suspend the rules to enable
him to offer his resolution.
The House refused to suspend.
motion was made 10 ad journ,
And the House adjourned.