New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-11

10 thls taTlH OF lS57, supIs *eu WAS dsiSbeu ior
protection While in some OF ia features it was very
liberal it was really comprou ise 10 those large manu-.
faetning interests of the North lch r4nlrd pr0'ef
tion. am opposed TO this tariff law and am daily
receiving letters from experienced aid Intelligent er-
chants al d commercial men at Chales'on, who urge
grave objections to this tariff. Tey think duty Of
10 or 10 per cent will be sufficient as they exI ect
large increase in tie imports and we will he able 10
raise more revenue from a moderate tariff than by
high rate Of duty. l trust that reduction VIII DC
made at an early day.
Mr.. Withes Is. Cyl have not heard Of any prom
oition in lis Congress that approve of more heartily
than the one which has been submitted by the gentle
nun from Mississippi Mr. HarIi1l. l do not know
that should be in favor OF the enlargement OF the ari
ces the free lit 10 any great extent. am aware
tina the proposition of the gentleman Is confined TO
that description Of articles the collection OF when VIII
not be in due proportion to the expense OF their col
lection. Bot the best and most just standard for
tariff is one which i'll make every consuming interest
pay its equal and propoionate share TO be neeessis
Of the Governments, Now, Of conrse, Congress will
notice that when look at this subject, it is through
South Carolina eyes. We think that low duties have
q mutual bearing upon the liberties, the eroyments,
and the political rights Of the peo OF that State
Those of who passed through the years OF leS to
1889 in South Carolina know well what wAs the opln-
ion prevalent at that period. had an humble part in
the scenes of that crisis, and have occasion
since to change the olihions i enerta ned and ex-
pressed at that time. We willing then TO engage
the powers Of the General Government for what
then denomioated free-trade-not meaning thereby
q total exemption OF duties from all imported arti-
cles but that the taIiff should be constructed on
Just and equal basis and not with view to foster
Que interest at the expense Of another. Now 1t
lie said that Congress should give instruction on
this subject TO the Committee on Finance. i can rec
objection to expressing, in the language contained
in the resolution, the opinion that that Committee
should enter npOn the consideration of the reduction OF
duties aud the enlargement of the free list at early
day as practicable The OF iuion which tlis body may
entertain is thus invited and 1t seems fitting occasion
for expressing their sentiments on 30 grave subject
Nv own opinion ia that the tariff should be- strictly
aud honestly, for the purpose 81 revenue. BY gen.
on our part toward some OF the Govern
ments Of Europe, we shall command the aDiable and
gracious consideration OF come Of thote prominent
powers How do you expect 10 command this esteem
King Cotton you ray, is your power, and yet You lay
burden on him for his projection. How do you e&-
peCt to gain the good will OF foreign governments
Do you expect that theory, policy which In Its oper
alton initiates ag inst the interests Of foreign nations
will accomrlish desirable results Sir, you never will
by that course secure The good will OF nation. Ii
Mammon be one OF The gods Of this word If be have
a hundred worshipers 10 one for the true and living
God; if il be true that uatitn like individuals, are
actuated by the principles of senterest, you never
can in that way their go60 will. How do you
expect the commissions you send TO Europe are to
the gracious consideration of the powers to which
they cent Give those peTsens to understand that
our policy IL fixed that there shall be gradual reduc
ton of duties at the earliest practicable PERIOD let
them express to Lord PalmerstOn and Louis Napoleon
let them cay to them, Here is freerade-the olive
branch which extend for peace and 20 promote
common interests" | believe such will be the nGtu
raj fruits Of this policy. il will inevitably obtain
for US tie favor Of the powerful Governments Of
Europe.
Mr.. Boyce-I am very Indifferent az TO the present
tariff. Hook upon it as atemporsry measure. think
it ia matt Of great import that raise sufficient
revenue, and look upon the present one az adequate
for that purpose do not approve Of il in all IFS ea
tuIes, and think it is susceptible Of modihcaion
tliuk that reduction nj yht be made some articles,
and there that the free list, soch
as tea and coffee, which might he made to yield
HAND tome by tax Of from Is 10 20 per cent
trust that the committee will devote attention 10 the
notifications desiIed.
The debate continued for some time longer, IN which
Messis. Toa;ahs: Witbers, Miles, Rhett, Conrad, and
Harris participated.
TwENTY-FIFTH DAY.
MOSTCoNERY, Ala, March 4, 1861.
Congress met to-day at 10 o'clock q. Prayer was
offered by the Rev. DR.. Manley.
Tie Journals Of Saturday were read, and confirmed.
MIR. I. II. X. Cobb Of Georgia offered the following:
Re'oirod 1bst the mu's at NewOsan' a. Dsbon.rs stall
be continued and The PoP. % De made :, .So .
ke,red Tb.t the Secretary he Tre,sury be requested to
esnste and report the Of sPpfOPria
'S "b s 10 duh e"d Sa se resolutions b
read second time and put upon their passage.
Mr.. Perkins, thiuk, Mr. Pfesldent, that il would
be the better policy for those retolu,Jsto be referred
tn COMMITTEE
some information which should be presented to tbs
boov hefre action IL TAKEN which information can only
emauate from the Finance Committee. move, then,
that the reference DO made TO that Committee. Car
Tied.
Congress then went into secret session
TwRNTY-sIXTH DAY.
MoSTGosERY, Ala, March s. 1861.
The Congress net to-day.
MI. De Clouet of La. reported bill providing for
,b reoisrstion of vessels owned wholly or in part by
-.offb a States. hi
three times and raised, and is as follows:
A. ACT to Provide for the Resaon Of Vessels Owned IN
The Conren OF Cobfe States Of America do ensc
That all vrs,e wherever bolt oneiourh or more Of which
and commanded by any citizen thereof shall be resered
vessel Of the Conf dsT.ey at the LsIoo pro
such registration and sDch Vee be not registered ''ewhere
The Congress then went Into secret ses'ioD.
A RESOLUTION ~ RELATIoS TO PATENTS.
Resoped Conge,'c J The Co'ede'dfe Sa'ei Of hmera
That all persons beiDI czn' Of toe Confederate ststr who
may Ts and MAJ ne in the ocs The
Attorney General pehesiog Of such Invention d,eoyry Or
neee,. srd uch specification Then 80 filed shall operate "
,iop ~ mad. according to law aud this resolution ,hs
apply all ens heretofore gaoted by The United sGes TO
citizens in the PatentOics Of the United tse,
patent. and eope, Of sncb being depo.ed Aforesaid
cans hsi pay such may hereafter be required b, law
esbhBg Patent Office application for patents and hDsof
Approved March T. 1s6i.
TO RAISE moEEY FOR SUPPORT or GoyERssEST.
AN ACT ra,e money for tho support the Government and
10 provide the defense ofLe Confederate States Of Amer
lea.
STcrios l. The Cong'c Of The Crd,rdte State DO matt
President Of Confederate States be- aud he IL hereby
stbzed a. an time within twelve months se the passage Of
this act 70 borrow the credit Of the Confederate States
ann mot exceeding x5@O much thereof Is 10 bis opn
Ion The the public service require to BE- applied
the nav, eu appropriations made b, law for the support VI
,be aud defense Of the CONF derate States
SIC the Treasury 10 hereby authorized by
% h bonds In .ucb
the be bon owed hfoe