Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26
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FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 90, 1925.

cal truth, and as IT is of extreme importance thai
the public should bU in possession of all the niorl
NATION which can throw any light a subject deep-i
~ INTERESTING and rnomentous, we feel compelled by
our duty TO publish in compliance with the authors
quest, two numbers under the signature of Hamilton,
which VIII appear in our next paper The policy
recommended Tie British Parliament BY Mr. Huskis
son, and partially adopted, is sanctioned by the APP
probation of the most learned and experienced states
of our day. 1t has for its object, the removal Of
all the unjust and oppressive restrictions which have
for ages cttercd commerce; and its wisdom is mani
tested by the ionrishinG aondiiian Of these nlei
States for yeaIs,-by their rapid and unparalleled
strides towards the very summit of national prosperity
ana power. The wealth and population Of this coun-
try this time, conrase with its situation half CEN
fury since, furnish practical illustration of bene-
fits and advantages which would inevitably flow from
the universal establishment OF this liberal and cngl-
ened system, and affords commentary more satsac-
tory and convincing than all the subtle and abstuse spe
cuations of the political philosopher, ingenious
and plausible they might be.
The measures proposed by that distinguished political
economist constitute a in economical science
and will hereafter be REQUIRED 10 with proud sasac
ton, ncontfovcrbly 10 shclr tlc success which must
ultimately tie cxertions III the rairo and phi
ianthropist;and that and liberty WILL in the
end, triumph over ignorance and despotism The great
principles on which this system is based, nothing
than the dictates of common sense; and such,
liberal and enlightened and tic ardent hopes
and sangune expectations of its advocates would have
been realised, but for circumstances oyer which man
;,as control The prohibitory system has been for
ages established in Great Britain and many are welded
it because of lis antiquity many because their in
is nscraraby connected with it, and involved in
its fate. In fact nothing but its antiquity, and its
nec!ion with their interest, could reconcile them TO its
;,bsurdty. But humanity well sound policy de-
Inand that the British Government should proceed slow
" and cautiously with this work Of reform. BY sudden
Iy and nstanancousy cmancipating their intercourse
with foreign powers the thraIdom and shacklcs so
tong imposed it, thousands might be thrown out of
employment and left 10 PERISH without the means
of procuring subsistence. a slilful surgeon should
never amputate limb which and attention would
probably
For this restrictive system, which originated in ages
of barbarsn and ignorance, entertain especial
and mortal aversion We believe it 10 be founded in
fraud and rapacy, TO violate the principles of natu-
raj JUSTICE 10 engender great moral and political evil,
and be runous 10 the best interests of the country.
1t is founded in fraud, because its advocates endeavour
TO deudc the nation into the belief that the adoption of
this system would enrich the country, by calling into
active exercise productive powers of iabour and indus
try, which without Legislative stimuan would
remain torpid and much phosolhical nonsense has
been urged in support of this strange and
proposition. They forget that the national wealth is
nothing Than the aggregate wealth of the jndpi-
durLs who compose the nation and that without the
slightest interference of the Legislature, which in
all net only ocious but injurious every
Of common sense only feels the deepest and
anxious solicudc 10 promote and advance his wei
fare and interest but is the best Judge of the
which should be used 10 improve and prosper his cohd
ion lie may safely be entrusted with the direction
and employment of his mental bodily powers, since
ne is to be directly beneftcd and wealth. the grand
object, rather the instrument for procuring that
grand object of human life, happiness is to reward
lis exertions. The branch of industry or labour in
which he engages, will always be that in which there
tie greatest probability of and lis private
advantage and personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT almost in
yariably the necessary result. The example of the
( American people conclusive evidence estina-
ton of the truth Of the great economical ,corcm adj
/yanced by Adam Smith that every man is the best
guardian Of his own ipterest1 Our Government never
,htcrposeI TO give artificial direction TO tic Iabour
and industry Of its citizens and the accumulation OF
individual wealth. the prosperity of all classes, me-
chancs ariculturiSts, manufacturers and merchants
{ have been the beneficial consequences of this wise
? policy. Every where you behold individuals closely
following the occupations which they have Sc
IccteJ; our agriculture and commerce flourish
ing; our soil yielding rich return, and showeriug
plenty throughout the land; ships laden with the
riches, tire comforts the convenicuces and Injuries of
every region and every climate. Where is the coun-
try that has made similar advances in wealth and
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is the country in which the PEG
pie arc more moral, upright, tranquil, and happy II
the duty Of the political economist TO investigate the
causes which have produced such astonishing effects
instead Of idly spcoulatng Upon an imaginary state
things which if you to place faith in their predic
tons would as adopted. like The tabled touch
Of Ridas, convert every thing into gold.
How Is il, that hitherto, without the benign ohu