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Domestic News February 18, 1823

American Watchman And Delaware Advertiser

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

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In the U.S. House of Representatives, the committee of the whole resumed debate on a proposed tariff bill to encourage domestic manufactures. Mr. Tomlinson chaired, and a motion to strike the enacting clause was pending. Messrs. McNeill (N.C.), Hamilton (S.C.), Wright, and Montgomery spoke against the bill.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

ENCOURAGEMENT OF DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.

The house then again resumed, in committee of the whole on the state of the union. Mr. Tomlinson in the chair, the consideration of the proposed new tariff bill—a motion yet pending in the committee to strike from the bill the enacting clause.

Mr. McNeill, of N. C. spoke against the bill.

Mr. Hamilton, of S. C. followed on the same side.

Mr. Wright also delivered his sentiments against it.

Mr. Montgomery succeeded Mr. W. decidedly opposed to the bill.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Economic

What keywords are associated?

Tariff Bill House Debate Domestic Manufactures Committee Of The Whole

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Tomlinson Mr. Mcneill Mr. Hamilton Mr. Wright Mr. Montgomery

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Key Persons

Mr. Tomlinson Mr. Mcneill Mr. Hamilton Mr. Wright Mr. Montgomery

Outcome

motion to strike the enacting clause pending; debate ongoing with opposition from several members.

Event Details

The House resumed consideration of a proposed new tariff bill in committee of the whole, chaired by Mr. Tomlinson. Several members spoke against the bill.

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