Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-09
LITERARY CADET
pRovlDENcE, SATURDAY, JUNE 9.
Mr.. CLAY.


o. AMERIcAN -MANUFAcTUREs-I II is
expected that the Secretary Of State, the Hon
oruble Henry Clay, il his numerous vocations
Will admit, VIII preside at the Convention OF
Mannfa ctu urers, 10 bc holden at Harrsburgh,
Pennsylvania, in July next; and il appears
To us that more suitable person could not be
selected BY the Manufa ctu.crs of the United
States OF America. Besides the real policy OF
such step, we think that Mr.. Clay is enti-
tied to this distinguished token of the graf
itude Of the Manufacturers Of the coun-
try; and Of all who take an interest in further
ing the true American system a system whcl
has already been fully attcsted and proved to
he productive of the best interests Of the ma
tion, as it is Of the happiness and prosperity OF
all who are engaged in manufacturing, and
realize its beneficial operations.
We are not aware, that Mr.. Clay has been
invited to attend the Convention, hut it is mos
likely he will be, and we are authorized by All
eminent manufacturer, 10 say, that if he attend,
ne will be unanimously sele cted 10 preside over
the deliberations Of the body. This we hope
and trust may be the case; for the presence Of
man who has been so long and so warmly and
sincerely engaged in establishing the Homo
Policy. would add much weight to the delbera-
tions of the body, and give tone and an ,influ-
ence 10 its doings, dcvotedly to be hoped for.
of the presses of the United States, which are
friendly TO the Home Protecting Policy, and are
solicitous about the honors that may grow out
Of the accomplishment of the great scheme,
have been actively engaged in attempting TO
call for bursts of applause for Mr.. Hezekiah
Niles, of Baltimore, and for MIR. Matthew
Carey, Of Philadelphia, two individuals, who,
it is well known, have taken an active part in
advocating the cause Of Domestic Industry
and who are certainly entitled to much credit
and 10 the thanks of the country, for their zeal
industry, and perseverance, in helping 10 carry
into successful operation, the American System.
We are ready 10 allow to these very worthy
gentlemen, Messrs. Niles and Carey, all the
credit that is due 10 them, and we would be
among the last to say one word, which we sup
posed could in the least detract from their
merits. We repeat, we would be among the
last 20 say one word unpleasant 10 their pride,
or AZ all calculated 20 inrire their feelings; but
il certainly appears passing strange to us, that
all the merit that can grow ont of the estab-
lshment Of the Home Policy, should be ascribed
to them, willis, the zeal author of the whole
should be forgotten.
To the present Secretary Of State, the Hon
orable Henry CLAY, should the credit be given,
for the creation and establishment of the Home
Protective System; and but for him, our manu-
tdtNicS WVuu uhNc DcCu pIosiIdttu ioug duo.
and the vast capital employed at home, would
have remained inactive, or been transported to
the shores Of Europe for employment. This
evil was foreseen by Mr.. Clay, and he deter
mined, il. possible, to avert il.
II is fresh in the recollection Of many Of us,
that the close Of the last war found US, as a
manufa turing people, in a state Of prosperity,
and that peace, as soon prostrated us, as the
contest with Great-Brtain had elevated us to
the goal of our hopes, and fond anticipations.-
In consequence Of the bad policy the Nation
al Government, and the REIMBURSEMENT Of a
large proportion Of the tariff formerly imposed
on foreign importations and fabricks, the home
market for domestick goods was nearly ami
hilated, and the productions of the workshops
of Europe, flowing in upon us, in asi almost ur,-
exampied degree, prostrated our manufa cturing
concerns, and'rIned thousands. who had vest
ed their whole capital in manufa cturing pur-
suit-.
The depression was particularly felt in the
\, New-Engiand and middle States; aud though
remedy was needed and loudly called for,
the opposition to an increase Of the tariff was
90 great, on the part Of the Southern States
that y attempt to obtain any relief. would ior
the moment have been considered an act OF
madness. Ncw-York, with all her influence,
aided by Virginia, the two Carolinas, Georgia,
LOUISIANA ana MISSISSIPPI, avowed that the
great end should not be accomplished; and
the Opposition Phalanx, strengthened BY the
opinions Of the then Cabinet and former ,lsagcs
and practices, looked at defiance those who
asked Cor the. protecting and discriminating aid
os the National Government. At this crisis
and.yat the very moment when the operations
Of our cotton spindles and machine shops were
suspended, and when the manufacturer had no
hope, Mr.. Clay returned from his mission "a
Ghent, and was soon after returned member
or Congress from the District composing the
counties of .Fayette, Clarke and Jassamnc
and on his rc-appearance in tho hall Of III,
National Legislature, voluntarily came out tn,
q advocate Of the. manufacturer, and the Hon,
-Pr6tectbe System, the beneficial Influences o
which ass now felt by the whole Of the Ameri
, esr people. Ills first celebrated Speech OF
thn great question, was delivered in March
1916, when he took the affair up with deter
mined srder, "naiIed his colors to the mast; ;