The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-12-07

Election ln the position, that tins coun ~
has been destined, from the beginning TO
work out the utter RUN OF Great Britain.
By some THIS notion may be termed u
chimera yet ii we look al the evidence
furnished by existing facts, we cannot bur
find many startling truths, cosrohoralIye OF
the idea England hrst lost these her
colonies, aud In that loss, the numbered
millions of beings, who, but for her tyfan-
ny, would have gladly borne portion of
her burden, and contributed relief from
her distress. She lost, al once, an exhaust
less source OF revenue aud profit. In that
struggle between the parent and the chlld,
the mother country usolessly expended
her strength, and swolled her neuonal
debt. The silent example and progress
siye career OF the United States towards
prosperity, since her firm establishment AS
a nation, have, by the force OF contrast,
produced continual dissatisfaction anu re-
plnlngs amongst the people Of Ireland
British subjects, by thousands, bringing
with them skill and art OF the first ,nn-
ence, have emigrated 10 our shores, here
to improve upon their knowledge ana sur
pass the works OF the artizans of all tho
works of the world beside. The prosper
Gus situation OF this country cannot but
forever give rise to feeling OF disgust,
in the mind OF the poorer Englishman,
against his country and lts laws, aud en-
gender in him disposition which may
easily be worked up 10 riot and rebellion.
The present disircSS,sof England, ARISE in
a greater measure, from the successful
competition of the u. States, in the va
rious branches Of the industry OF ,ho la
boring classes. Formerly, we consumed
the greater portion of the fabrics OF Eng
land, and thus gave employment to hor
manufacturers. Now, we supply ourselves,
and thus her people are thrown on, OF
employ. To prove these things, II is OILY
necessary TO sta; "a fact or two concern
ing which there can be no mistake. iialf
| the population of the United States up
wards Of five millions of pcople--afe now
clothed in articles of American mlnufac-
ture, who, fifteen years since, used the
English fabric. Woollen and cotton stuifs
of Americun make, arc now sold at anc-
| tions, at as cheap rntc, and sometimes
for less, than articles of the same kind, OF
| British make, soil for. We have also sue
cessfully competed with England in the
South American Market; her two great
sources OF profit and labor, to great mass
! - penple. therefore, hapa been .~awly. IL
not totally, destroyed by this country
Her national debt has increased, and must
increase; the payment of its interest, be-
ling OF itself an intolerable burden. tier
rulers, during the last half century, in
times OF prosperity, had nm opportunity, by
a wise course Of policy, TO lessen that
debt but they disregsrded the monitions
which could not but have been apparent
to them. Like the Roman Emperor, VINO
sat upon high tower, singing to his lyrc
the destruction OF Troy, whllo bis Imperial
city was burning beneath him, having,
with bis own hands, thrown the torch in
tho midst Of his peoples dwellings, they
have wrought upon the faith of suicidal
! maxim, and even now, are careless To- the
result, however awfnl II WAY prove. Ono
truth seems To be evident that when tho
United States rivals Great Britain, in an
important degree in manufactures, me-
chanism and the useful arts generally,
then must the star Of tho latter sink. III
this country has arrived at that degree Of
rivalry, then may the present deplorablo
condition ofunfortunate Engiand, to ecr-
tain extent, be accounted for, and then in
the doctrine which we have advanced, de-
moDstrated An abolition OF her national
debt, as great a curse as il is would only
plunge her deeper in ruin. To bring her
back TO 3tate Of comfort, new causes for
industry must be established, and as q pii-
mary movement, new sources Of profit
must be opened. Her people must adopt
new occupations a return TO the original
principles Of political economy is neccs-
sary. The demand for labor in minister
ing to the artificial wants Of society, has
decreased Primary labor is agric uitare-
Let England"send the majority OF her
working people to her colonies, furnish
them with lands, and then there 10 no OBJ
stacle to their finding better condition.
than that in which they now exist.