Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-10
18th CONGRESS, LIST SEES.



tariff.
The Postage bill again came up, and Messrs
Benton, Bagby and flanagan having briefly sta
ted their reasons against it, passed and sent to
the House; Yeas 90, Nays d.
Mr.. McDuffe's Tariff Bill opposed and the
present law and the principles of the Protective
System were defended in a speech of much ability
by Mr. Dayton, (whig.)
House. Mr.. d. Ii. Lewis moved to suspend the
rules objection being made, for the reception of a
resolution calling on the President, if not ncom-
patihle with the public interests, for any of the UNI
published correspondence between our Government
and that of Spain in 1917, 49, 10 and 90 and be-
tween our Minister at Spain and the Department of
State, covering the correspondence and negotia-
tons of Mr.. Irving on the subject of Texas.)
The rules were suspended-Y 1l9, Nays 90.
MIR. Adams suggested that the proviso be stricken
out so that the furnishing the information be not
left discretionary with the President which he said
ought not to be. The resolution, accordingly mod
flied, was adopted.
The consideration of the Tariff bill was resumed
in Committee of the Whole on the Union and de-
bate occupied the remainder of the day. Messrs
Ramsey and Mclvaine of Pa. (whigs) warmly OPP
posed the bill and advocated the continuance of the
present Tariff as demanded with one voice by the
people of Pa. for the protection of their iron and
coal and other interests and by majority of the
people OF the whole country on behalf of every in
terest.
Mr. Leonard of N. Y. Qoco) talked free trade
doctrines, but very obviously
Mr. Collamer of VT. made an able defence of the
existing law and exposition of its adaptedness to
the wool growing interest of Vermont.
Mr. Weller of Ohio Qoco) advocated the bill and
denounced the existing Tariff as a system for the
exclusive protection of manufactures to the detri-
ment of the other interests of the country.
TUESDAY, April 30.
Senate Mr. Fairfield announced The attendance
of Hon. John M. Niles, Senator elect from Connec-
ticut presented his credentials, and moved the ad-
mlnistering OF the customary oath. Mr. Jarnagn
objected; assigning the reason that Mr.. Niles was
not properly qualified. Mr. Fairfield remarked that
Mr.. Niles desired the Senate to satisfy themselves
upon the subject, and waving his constitutional
rights would acquiesce in any measure deemed ne
cessary to proper investigation. Mr. Jarnagn
moved resolution for the appointment of u Com
mittee to inquire into the election return and quail
iicatons" of Mr.. Niles, and to his capability to
take the oath prescribed by the Constitution. Mr..
Tappan objected to the latter clause of the resou-
| ton as unwarranted by the Constitution and estab-
! fishing an unsafe precedent Mr. Crittenden NOV
ed to postpone the sub jec to Monday and in brief
| remarks thereon, expressed his doubts as to the
Constitutional right to make the latter inquiry. AT
ter some further remarks by several Senators, the
disputed clause of the resolution--proposed to be
omitted, but retained in accordance with the desire
of Mr.. Niles and some of his frends-the resolu-
| ton was adopted.
The Committee appointed in accordance there
with consist Of Messrs. Jarnegin and Berrien
! (whigs) and Messrs Benton, Wright and Nc Duflie
| Qocos.)
A number Of remonstrances against Annexation
| and modification of the Tariff were presented.
A bill to pay the 18th Reg. I'd Brig. 3D. Divs. OF
| Vermont Militia for services at Pittsburgh, was
advocated by Mr.. Upham and ordered TO be en-
crossed.
The remainder OF the day was occupied in the
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were passed.
House. Mr. Smith, of N. Y. (whig) made We
| ry sensible speech IN favor OF the Protective Sys
! TEN and of the present Tariff and in exposition Of
the impolicy OF the repeal without the least pretex
or demand therefor by public opinion, OF the la"
which was working out so beneilcent results to ev
cry interest OF Inc country.
Mr.. Boyd OF ky. replied TO Mr.. Whites speech
on this SUBJECT and occupied his hour In an attemp
to substanate the charge revived in the recent let
ter by HIM and by Messrs. Coles and Hopkins o
Va OF bargain and corruption between MIR. Clay
and Mr.. Adams at the Presidential election OF 1924
and entered into detail of testimony to prove this
it all being an (ineffectual) attempt to renew {
prejudice on tins ground against Mr.. Clay at the
present time.
Mr.. Caleb Smith, OF Ia, (wmg) remarklng that al
friend Of Mr.. Clay he was willing to submit the
question as 1t stood upon the arguments OF the two
gentlemen Tor decision to the people, proceeded t.
an able defence OF the present larlii
Nh King OF N. y, llocol read aspeech in oppo
slt'on to the present Tariff but taking the uey ex
pict ground OF favor OF farm for revenue, an'
including dissertation on the bankrupt law, TIT
banking system ENchequer, treasury Notes. &C.
i Mr. MARSH OF W. entertained me House WIN
classical philosophical and finished defence OF TIN
protective system ana oil me eXs1Iihg larili' e.
After some remarks py Mr. Bldiack, the Commit
tee rose, ana motion OF MT w hlte having pee'
reJecteu by hihe OF Ten aJority' 10 ADJOURN over
Friday I'm order to afford an opportunity for aten
dance on the convention at baitimore) the i1ous
adjourned WEDNESDAY, May l.
Senate. Several memorials IN favor OF Annex
alton" were presented from " democratic" meeting
and slgners VIZ: from wilmington, Del, by M
Clayton, and by Mr.. Bayard from washington
Pa, by Mr. buchanan; and from Mecklenburg
Va, by Mr.. Haywood-others were presented
galnst Annexation and against the modification