Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-05-06

participate, uIore os less, iu-both. As 10 the
direct benefit il is probable that ,hr Norl
and the East will cnj"y the largest share. But
the West and the South will also participate
in them. Philadelphia, Baltimore. and Rich
mona, WI divide wiilrthe Northern capitals
ne business OF manufacturing. The latter
cry "oites more advantages for its successful
prosecution than any other place | know ;
GAINESVILLE in Ohio, only excepted. And
where the direct benefit does not accrue, that
VIII he enjoyed of supplying the raw material
anu provisions Tor the consumption 0G artisans.
Is II not most desirable tn put al rest and pre-
vent the annual recurrence of this unpleasant
subject, SO well fitted by the various interests
10 winch u appeals, To excite irritation and
TO produce discomfort? Can that he effected
10y MS rejection Behold the mass of petitions
winch lac on our table, earnestly and anxious
" entreating the protecting interpOsition OF
congress against the ruinous policy which we
are pursuing. Will these petitioners, com
pretending al! orders of society, entire states
ana communities, public companies and
pirate individuals. spontaneously assembling,
cease in their humble prayers by your lending
a deal ear: Can yon expect that these petit
uoners, and others. in countless numbers
mat viii, If you delay the passage of this
oi!i, suppiicate your mercy, should contem-
plate their substance gradually Withdrawn to
foreign countries, their ruin slow, hut certain
and as inevitable as death itself, without one
expiring effort /? You think the measure iniu-
rlous 10 you; ne believe our preservation de-
Ponds upon It's adoption. Our cnnvic,inns
mutually honest, are equally strong. What
Is tn be done invoke that saving spirit of
mutual concession under which our blessed
Constitution was formed, and under which
alone II can he happily administered. j APP
peal TO the SOutil--t0 the high minded gene
and .frIr Eli,
so often co-opera,cd, in attempting Ia sustain
the honour 81 vindicaie the lights ofour coun-
| try. Should IL not offer, upon the altar of the
public good, some sacrifice Of its peculiar opin-
ions or hat does it complain Apossiblr
temporary enhaucemen, in the objects of con-
sumption Of what do complain
total incapaciiy, produced by the foreign poll
! cy, To purchase, AT any price, necessary for
eiSn objects of consumption. In such an al
Tentative, announcement only TO il, runous to
us, can we expect too much from South
crn magnanimiy? The Just and confident
expectation ofthe passage of this hill has food
ed the, country with recent mportatiuns of
foreign fabrics. If it should nat pass. they
will complete the work of destruction of our
domestic industry. II it should pass, they
will prevent any considerable rise ia the price
| of foreign commodities, unit. our own indus
try shall be able 10 supply competent substi-
! tutcs.
To the friends OF the tariff, / would also
anxiously appeal. Every arrangement of its
provisions DOES not sui; each of YOU Won
desire some further alterations (; YOU would
make itperfec;. You want what you will
never get. Nothing human is perfect. And
have seen. with great surprise, a piece signed
ny member of Congress, published in the
National lntclligencer, stating that this bill
must be rejected, and a indicious tariff brought
III rs IFS Substitute. a .judicious tagiir No
| mn V,,t,, L
piece; or, if he did, the public ought not 10 be
deceived. Ifthis bill do not pass, nnquestiona-
bly, no other can pass at this session, or prob
ably during this Congress And who u in 70
home and say that he rejected all the benefits
Of this bill, because mnIassrs has bpeD snh-
J"cted to the enormous additional duty offiye
cunts PEI gallon call, therefore, upon the
trends ut the American policy, 10 yield
somewhat of their own peculiar wishes. and
not TO reject the practicable in the idle pursuit
after the uaitainable. Let us initiate the IL
lusrious example Of the trainers of the Com
stitu;ion, and, always remembering that what
ever springs from man pariakes of his irupcr
feciions, dpend upon experience to suggest,
IN future, The necessary amendments.
We have had great dificu'lrs to encounter
l. The splendid talents which are arrayed in
this House against us. .. We are opposed
by the rich and powerful in the land 8. The
Executive government, if any, affords us bu'
cold and equirocal support. H. The inn
porting and navigating interests, verify be-
l'eve. from conception, are adverse to u.s.
,. The British factors and The British influ-
Pncc arc inimicaI 10 Our success 6. Long
established habits and preiudices oppose US
!. The reviewers and literary spectators,
foreign and domestic. And, lastly, The lead
ing presses of the country, including the in
ii"rncc Of That which is established in this ci
ty, and sustained by the public purse
from some Of these, or other causes, the
bill may be postponed. hwartei cIefeated.-
But the cause is the cause of the country. and
Il must and will prevail. ft is founded in the
interests and affections ortIle people II is as
native as the granite deeply imbosomed IN our.
mountains. And, in conclusion, I,ssuld pray
Con, N His infinite mef'y to avert from otfa
country the evils which are impending user Il. 1
and, ny enli5hirning our councils 10 ctsgri,,ci
~ min That path wIiie!:- itdds &c rahes, 20
! greatness, 20 glory.
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