Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-04-28

Information or this subject. Among the
means of doing this, the works of Math-
ew Carey, of Alexander Hamilton. and
the opinions OF Franklin, Jefferson, Clay,
Baldwin, and other distinguished states
men IN our coun&ry- and the dictates of
common sense, are considered of the
first importance. The arguments OF
Mr.. Carey outweigh those of his oppo-
nents in a ten fold proportion. This
must be the case when truth and rea-
SOD, instead Of self-interest, are the
guide. As proof that he has this adj
vantage, we are happy to state that his
writings generally produce a change in
eminent with those who have been
opposed TO the protection of manufacture
ers by our government.
II is not expected, or even wished,
that manufactures should be encourag-
ed beyond any other branch. But the
opinion is daily gaining ground, sat the
extension of manufactures and the con
sequent diminution of our wants for
foreign fabricks, are the only means of
securing to ourselves the benefit ofour
abundant resources, for wealth and pros
perity.
AT the organization Of the Society,
CALVIN AMMIDOWN, Esq. was chos-
en- PresiIent---OLIvER HOOKER, ESQ.
Vice President-Mr. JEREMIAH SHUm-
WAY, Secretaly-Nlr. LARKIv AmmIDowN
Treasurer-Mr. james Wo!cou, Jun.
DR.. Samuel Hartwell, Col. William Fos-
ter, Frederick W. Bottom, Esq. Mr.. Mos
es Plympton, Lieut.. Oliver Mason, and
Mr.. Nathan n. Harding,a committee Of
correspondence, and to carry into effect
the votes of the society.
AT an adjourned meeting or the 9Th
inst. the following preamble aud resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, from the best information obtain
ed, it is evident that the different sections of
our country are rapidly sinking towards state
OF embarrassment and depression, totally ir-
reconcilable with the great and numerous ad-
vantases we possess--exempted as we are
from any national or other calamity, that NAV
be considered sufficient cause Tor such ef-
fects.
Resolred, That the alarming situation of
Inc industrious part of our country, calls
loudly on government for change 10 our ma
tional policy.
ReS0tred, That we cannot view with in
oIHerence our American markets inundated
with foreign agricultural and manufactured
productions, while those of our own enterpris-
ing citizens are continually depreciating for
want OF that demand in the home market,
which IS thus destroyed and while our spe-
Gle, government and bank stock, are exported
to pay for articles which it is our vital inter-
est TO furnish for 0irselves-tbe principal sta
pies OF The northern and middle states being
excluded from almost every port in Europe.
ReSOt0ed, That as reciprocity of ADVANTAGES
is denied us in Europe, the people of the IT,
nhed States are in duty bound 10 adopt a
principle in their policy, which shall prevent
the effect of this mana cement to draw from, ,,s
our money.
ResOtred, That we believe with DR.. Frank
lin "that foreign luxuries, and needless man
~uiactures imported and used in nation, in
crease e.nation that furnishes them, md di-
minlsnes the nation that uses them.n
Res0tred, That we consider the advantage
OF importation 10 the merchants, and those
who only purchase for the sake Of gain, as but
trifiing object to the welfare of the country
aud that our present system oftrade is ruinous
to the nation at large.
ResoIrsd, That we cannot approve of the
manner in which the Congress of the United
states treat this subject Of our national policy.
R@otred, That we consider the only meth
cd to secure national prosperity is, to give en-
fragment TO cur agriculturalists, by in
creasinS our manufactures, and thus furnish
ing home market for the produce of our soil.
RssOIved, That the foregoing he published
IN such newspaper as the committee of the
society shall think proper.
CALVIN AMMIDOWN, President.
Afe't-JEREMIAH SUBWAY, Sect.