Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
Democratic Caucus.
WAsHrNaroN, Feb. II

81 ones, OF lenu, Occupieu tne cbalr anu
Messrs. jenkins of Va, and Pendleton, of
Ohio, acting as Secretaries. Y I'm |
Mr. Phelps, of Md, introduced a series
of resolutions to the following effect. That
the temporary necessities of the Govern
ment should be met by an extension of the
law authorizing the issue and REISSUE Of
Treasury notes for period of two years,
that the appropriation bills ought to be
acted on as speedily as possible, that the
expenses of the government ought to be
reduced to the lowest point consistent with
the wants of an economical administration
fthe government.
Mr.. Phelps argued briefly the necessity
and Importance of immediate action to
avert the necessity for an extra session.
Mr.. Crawford, of Ca, proposed the fol-
lowing as a substitute for Mr.. Phelps's re-
solutions
Resolved, That it is inexpedent and un
necessary to desturb the tariff of 1857.
Resolred, That the temporary necessities
of the government should be met by re-
issue of treasury notes.
ReSolUed, That the President be reques-
ted to convene the Cabinet and submit to
them the estimates heretofore presented,
for the purpose of ascertaining what de-
duction is practicable.
Mr. Crawford made a speech in advoca
cy of his proposition.
Mr.. Hatch, of New York, desired fur
Their information on the subject before he
would be prepared to vote.
Mr.. Dewart, of Penn, said that he did
not expect, when he came here, that the
tariff question would be introduced, and
desired to know whether any one would
be considered as bound by the action of
the caucus.
Mr.. Heilly, of Penn, spoke to the same
effect. He was Democrat, and wanted
gentlemen from the South to understand
that there were Democrats from his section
of the Union. If the action of the caucus
was to be binding on all present, he should
object and beg leave quickly to retire.
Mr.. Stephens, of Georgia, thought it
very proper that the tariff question should
be considered; it was of great national con
Germ. The tariff act Of 184z ought not to
be disturbed.
Mr.. Kunkel, of Nd, proposed as sub
stitute for Mr.. Crawfords resolutions a
series declaring that the necessities of the
government ought to be supplied by an in.
crease of the tariff of 1853 that the am
to be raised under such a revision ought
not to exceed more than sixty i've millions
of dollars and that the revision should be
on the principle Of the tariff of 1916.
Mr.. Sickles gave notice of his intention
to offer resolution providing thata com
mittee be appointed by this caucus to con
fer with similar committee on the par
of the Senate caucus to take into consider
alton the proper manner practicable fol-
reducing the expenditures of the govern
ment. He urged the Importance Of hsr
f mony as essential to the success of the
Democratic party, arguing that they should
have a common ground on which t.
stand.
Mr. Bowie, of Md, gave notice of his in
, tention to offer a resolution declaring that
the Democratic party ought to adhere t.
its ancient policy of a tariff strictly fo
revenue, that tariff calculated to rails,
SAC, 000,0 900 could not be arranged on tn,
basis of an expenditure of $50, 900, 900
3 and that it is the duty of all honest men
without distin ,tion of party, to unite oil
uu ouNu "Oulo tCuChb bu'
country.
Mr.. Clay, of KY, said that he was no
present to dictate to the Democratic party
: Not long ago he was called only yearlin;
Democrat and he was of course but littl
more than a two year old now, but he wish
ed to say that the question of the tarii
was above all parties, one in which the in
terests of the entire country is concerned
therefore he hoped it would be ADJUSTED
= with this sentiment.
!, Mr.. McRae, of Miss, gave notice of tn,
4 introduction of resolution laying dow
o certain fundamental constitutional prin
ciple, and proposing to instruct the Com
g mittee of Ways and Means, as the sens
r of the caucus, to report bill levying tn
J, taxes.
Mr. Boyce, of S. c., said that it wa
evident that there must be an increase c
the revenue or decrease of the expendi
lures, therefore he thought the only secuI
S ity for economy would be the presence {
r. the gatherer of direct taxes,
; Mr.. Owen Jones, of Pa, was in favor {
a change in the tariff. He spoke of il
Importance to Pennsylvania. He woul
, not be satisfied without some reasonabl
o adjustment.
= Mr.. Steward, of Nd. favored an increas
, of the customs and, especially taxing art
cles on the free list of the present tariff.
Mr.. Seward, of Ga, thought it was i'm
) possible for the government to be carrie
e on with less expenditures than is now est
:; mated, and that the only solution of til
If difficulty was in the restoration either ten
porary or permanently of the tariff {
1916.
Mr.. Cavanaugh, of Min, moved ineffec
1t ually to lay the whole subject on the tab
Y, under the operation of the previous que
j., ton.
" Mr. Kunkels resolutions were rejecte
l. Ayes 10, noes not counted,
e, Mr.. Crawford's first resolution that
=, wos inay radiant and unnecessary IN Iii