American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-06-26
From the Baltimore Patriot.
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lCOMMUNfChflON.)
Tr. Though it is not in accordance
xY,th my accustomed habits to interfere with DO
Ira discussions, have thought it would not
perhaps be considered obtrusivc to offer a few re-
marks upon the subject Of the Tariff, against
ahch so much is said by the Opposition. From
The great outcry that has been raised, one would
be led to believe that the Tariff was some terrible
thing which had been got up by the general 90.
yernnent to destroy the liberties Of the country.
When in fact, its sole effect and operation is, to
make it independent. ANY one who is at all ac-
ouainted with the state Of the manufacturing es-
adjustments in this country and Great Britain,
must know that unless the American government
had protected its infant manufactures, by laying
duty on such imported articles as they weIe com
patent to make, they never would have been able
TO compete with those of England. The great adj
yanta.es afforded, by the immense capitals invest
ed in that country in manufactures, together with
the cheapness of labor, would otherwise have put
itentlely out of our power, ever to have become
manufacturing people. Even our la gest estab-
lishmpnts would have been unable to nave gone on
after the war, but tor the protecting duties pa
ternay laid by the general government If then
the large establishments would have been ruined,
what would have become Of the hundreds of indi-
,iduals, who like myself, commenced with loom
or two and a few dollars to buy the raw material
This question is easily answered; we would have
been ruined, and our families deprived of bread.
Ifor one, feel grateful therefore, to the govern
ment for protecting me and mine ; and although
highly esteem General Jackson's military serv
COS, shall vote for Mr.. Adams, because he and
hsfipnis are in faror IF DOMESTIC MANU-
FACTURES and Internal Improvement, and the
friends Of General Jackson are opposed to them.
| Judge therefore, if they should ret into power,
they would 50 reduce the duties on foreign manu-
featured goods. as to make it impossible for the
American manufacturers To 20 on at all. The
effect of such measure would be ruinOus to our
country, and particularly to this state. In this
city alone. there are upwards of seven hundred Of
US, who get livings BY weaving, and the
other branches connected with it, all o. whom,
together with families, would be thrown adrift
Oh the world, in most destitute situation.
u Wearer, oa Il small scale.
r. he Editor AZ the Ne7p lark National .4urocatc.
SIR--l believe the time has now come when the
republicans of this state have began to think scr-
onsly upon the presidential question.
have not been unobservant Of the movements
Of several men during the last two years. The tea-
tnres Of the opposition to Mr.. Clay, and the gene
raj government, are beginning to become distinct
and tangible What was the position of the fcde-
raj party during the last war? 1t was arrayed on
lie side Of England. What was their policy then
twas directed to bring their country into Difficult
y and danger.
The principles Of those men who formed the
Hartford Convention are not dead, nor do thew
sleep.
1t is somewhat remarkable that the same prin-
tples winch we're opposed to the administration
Of Madison, are now in the full tide OF expert |
mcnt against the present republican administra
,ion.
What side did the opposition take on the pana-
MA question: The side of England and against
their own country. What side the Colonial I
Trade The side of England and in favor of the
views of Mr.. Canning. Is it not astonishing that
collection Of men by their opposition 10 the adj
minstration should be virtually at work to iniurc
and cripple the navigation of their own country
For this is truly the object OF their policy on the
Colonial Trade.
Int this is not all. Who will say that the coun-
Try will not be benefited by the protection of do
nestle industry and the iurtherance of great nation
al improvements? If the administration were to
abandon that policy, Mr.. Canning would be the first
man to rejoice at it.
The English cabinet dsiikes every movement
which tends to make this country depend upon it.
selt. Again, the opposition takes exactly the side
al England on these questions.
In short, in whatever point OF view we examine
the conduct and the principles of the present op-
position to the general government, we find it IN
variably occupying exactly The same position uhich
tie Hartford Convention did during the last car
Let democrats looh to ii. A DEMOCRAT.
litter Fuls.-In conversation last winter with
some Of the up-to.thc hub Jacksonians. upon the
subject Of continuing Mr. Calhoun as the opposi
ton candidate for Vice President. one Of the Gcor-
ga Senators remarked s.. Gentlemen, General
Jackson is bitter pill for US to swallow but it
you expect us to swallow him with MIR. Calhoun
upon his back, neither Geoig a nor Virginia will 60
along with you.' Our informant heard the conver
sa'ion. " I. Com. .4dr. Il