Financial Retrenchment and Tariff Principles Debate
Long speech arguing for flexible tariffs under the compromise act, endorsing ad valorem duties, opposing fixed twenty percent but supporting revenue needs. Calls for reduced government waste, retrenchment, and auditing of expenses in Congress, judiciary, and foreign missions, with emphasis on protecting credit and avoiding excessive taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jane
Clive
St. Domingo
Cuba
Rhode Island
Simhions
M. Hampshire
Woodbury
N. York
Mr Wright
England
Hume
House of Commons
Senate
Houses of
House of Representatives
Committee of Ways and Means
Judicial Department
Judicial Department of Government
Anit
The
United
Adwns
Constantinople
Vienna
Naples
Europe
Great Britain
Frederick City
Maryland
Baltimore Road
Frederick
Treasury
War
Navy Departments
New Orleans
Berrien
Dahlonega
Central Mint
Philadelphia
Friends of Protection
South Carrolina
Hayne
South
Rauin
South Carolina
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MR. Clay
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