New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-02
THE sRsu-wRRKLy TRIBUNE
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.
The Rejection of the New Tariff Bill-A few
words Of Col. j. Watson Webb-Rejectisn
BY the Senate Of the Bill In the House Civ
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The Administration yesterday sustained its worst
defeat II was routed upon its pet measure-Mr.
Secretary WALKERS new Tariff bill, intended as
tbecompementof the one Of last session, after most
severe and protracted contest, was rejected and
great is the modification Of the Administration
thereat.
Promises to doubtful members had been law
ished with n liberaty that even this Adminisra'
ton had never equalled. Had it the disposition it
would have wanted the ability TO perform onehalf.
To gain the Southern " Democrats, tea and cot
fee were taxed in the bill the land-graduation
clause was appended to seduce the Western mem
bers. Such species of oye.tailing was never ex-
hibited II was all useless
And yet, at one time the bill seemed certain OF
success in Committee, on first division, Mr..
wFTwoRTHs motion to strike out Tea and Coffee
was lost by four votes. He was about TO relinqush
the contest. A rally, however, being made and q
new count ordered the motion to strike out pre-.
vailed by three votes.
1t was at this time that the whippers-in of the
Administration exerted themselves most strenu-
ously. Members, whose votes could be depended
upon, were sought for with earnest haste the
doubtful were approached with renewed and en-.
wavcring confirmed. Even after this preliminary
defeat the Administration was still confident Of
ultimate success. One flank had been turned, but
the main battle was still firm A vigorous and con
centrated effort might not only repair losses, but
bear down all opposition.
The Wings had formed a junction with the
Western Democrats to strike out tea and coffee
This was partial still the Administration
with tho REIMBURSEMENT of this measure might ac
ocmplish satisfactory triumph it the bill could
be carried in its modified state
But the Wings now uniting with the Southern
and Northern Democrats struck out the land.
graduation clause loss 10 the Administration
that proved irsparable. The prestige of success,
was with the opposition; and though one or two
rallies were yet made by the Administration the
victory sure against them.
Impressed with this melancholy presentiment
Gen. MCKAY the leader of the Pretorian band,
moved to lay the bill on the table The motion
was rejected, and his great mind suocumbed to
despair
Mr.. HANIIEs substitute for the whole bi-ex-
clsdipg the taxation Of tea and coffee, and the
Land graduation clause, was, on the report Of the
Committee to the house, adopted by a vote OF lo5
to 100 Another such victory, and the opponents OF
the original bill might have been ruined
The Wings to man, voted for Mr.. HAhIISs
substitute They were willing and DESTROYS OF az
fordipg the Administration oil proper means OF sus.
tanning the credit Of the Treasury but they were
unwilling and refused TO lay tax upon the neoes-
series Of the poor or to deprive any State in the
Union Of its share in the proceeds of the Public
Lands.
IN "a. a l.l,,, q, ,x;ncnia ha. baao rauardad in
complete triumph
The Administration must content itself TIL the
next assembling of Congress with the lavish sub
sides that have been granted 70 II this session,
without the imposition of more taxes upon the
people.
Il will be seen on n reference TO the Ayes and
Noes that the entire New. Hampshire delegation
voted against Mr. HAMLIS's substitute; ia other
words that they voted to impose tax on tea and
coffee They had voted so previously IN commit.
tee. but it was supposed that when the Ayes and
Noes were called IN the House, they would nave
taken the other side
The Delegation from Maine showed more shrewd-
ness or less honesty: for, although some oil them
voted against the motion 20 strike out tea and cot
fee in Committee. when the bill was reported 10
the House and the Ayes and Noes called, they
were all found voting for HANLISs substitute
which excluded the tax on those articles.
The Bambumers went with US in favor of HAM /
INs substitute. The Old Hunkers the other way, /
OF course.
On the final passage of the bill as amended the /
Wings of Pennsylvania voted in the affirmative.
recollect no instance IN our political annals, \
where a measure, the cabinetmeasure OF an Ad' /
mnistration was so emphatically defeated, with
two thirds of the members OF the House into which
il was introduced its own political friends. Its
modification. In consequence. is the more poignant
" Long John has thus repaid the Administration
tor its attack upon him. One, too powerful 10 be
made victim, should never be made a rebel A
renewed persecution could only render him more
iormidabe.
Your conclusive reply to the structures of The
Courier a Enquirer, upon Mr.. CoRwrSs speech
saves me the necessity of saying more than few
words in answer to some Of his remarks more par.
tculary applicable to myself
Col. WEBB has been for some time connected
with the newspaper press. Unfortunately, in this
country, the facility of publication leads much to
the Generalization of that press. The editorial
profession fails TO reach the standard OF excellence
u might otherwise attain from the fact that many
who profess to belong TO il, purposey degrade the
position by using the press as vent for theirown
tarold passions. A mean sentiment or an unworthy
passion seeks TO express tselfin corresponding Ian
sasse and such epithets as liar, scoundrel, pol
indicate the writer's disappointmentin some triiing
pursuit. and consequent vindictveness toward the
supposed or real author. Why not such persons
seek TO initiate the gent smanly conduct of the
Editor Of the National Intellgencer, who, during
the long years he has presided that honorable
paohcstion has ever treated opponents with
courtesy, and truth with respect.
man, protesting to be the editor OF Wing $
newspaper should open a reasonable correspond u
enee with political opponents-shoud solicit the
lnnaence of Gen CAss. ON Mr.. Secretary MARCY {
or the procuring to himself OF Office, high ia po
'a'on' large IN emoluments -should boast publicly
"a the streets OF New.York or elsewhere, that a
uem Information derived from both, or either, :
u those gentlemen. he was in daily expec-
anon Of receiving such ppointment--should
meanwhile, in the columns OF that newspaper.
s0iogiss the behserentpolcy Of the Executive, and
isnoance the opposition thereto Of his party /,
risnds--should hasten to Washington on ,us- o
plcion, perhaps OF unnecessary delay BY his Der.