Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-11-21
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We are unable to say, at what precise pc
riod Mr. Cambrelcng made his appearance in
the Councils Of the Nation. but if we mistake
not. it was in the year 1923; but as this is moi
very material, We shall leave tho reader
to correct us. if we happen 10 be in error
IIs predictions, and his alta chm-ht 10 "a
voriio mercantile pursuits. lod him, nt the
onset, 10 oppose the manufacturing interests
Of the country. and on his first appearance IL
Csngress, he arrayed himself in opposition to
tho Tariff Indeed, il was for this purpose that
he was elected. and his continuance in office
depending upon his obstinate und determined
opposition. he was diligent, industrious and
Pcrseyering in his hostility 10 the American
System; but a. ho ha1 TO contend ag inst Nj.
Clay, and tho numerous sdvocaies Of the pha-
ianx thsn organized to support the real inter.
ests Of the nation, he met with defeat, and had
tho notification to find, that his opposition
svailed him nothing, and the very policy he
opposed. each aud every day, growing strong
or, and more popular with the people.
But Mr.. Cambrelcng has not been di,cour-
aged by his III success in opposing the manu-
featuring interests, and to this day,is as ardent
in his zeal, a. he ever was, and will probably
continue 80 as long as he is disposed to repre-
sent tho wishes Of the }ew, aud not the views
Of the many-so long as he is prepared 10 op-
pose the interests Of the nation, and not obey
the will. and tho commands Of the people.
Such is his opposition to the manufacturing
interests, that he is not content with using his
influence against the Manufacturers, in the
Congress of the country. b.s he. --.ri-y III
the press TO aid him. and few years since.
published a book, entitled " Thoughts on the
Tariff" ia which he va;nly attempted to prove.
that an union Of The manufac c,uring ,commc . cial
and agricultural interests, was not only incom.
patible but that the idea Of such an union, wus
altogether falacious and absurd. II does not
become US, at time like this. to enter into a
close examination OF his book. and we shall
satisfy ourselves with saying, that its positions
are untcnablo, and that his assumed reason.
ings,ar sophistical and inconsistent with facts,
and cannot gain the least influence, with the
rejecting mind.
BY series Of odd kind Of argument, he at
tcmpts to prove, that tho manufacturer will be
supported at the expencc Of the man Of com.
merco, and tho agricu,uralist, and seems TO
forgot, that thu grover, is dependent on the
manufa eturer for market, and that the COM
mercial man, relies upon the manufa cturer for
the support Of his carrying trade; indeed, ne
seems to be either altogether ignorant Of the
merits Of the subject, Of which he treats. or
disposed to mslead the mind. by a species Of
false reasoning, which is so ,hinIy rnan'led, rs
to be easily discovered, by the most dull aud
mspid reader.
His book, considered as a literary produc- |
ton, may bo spoken Of fivorably; but it may |
be objected. at the same time, that the author
deals too much in the dryno and inelc gance
Of mercantile literature, and is often verbose,
without being intelligent, and sometimes brief
without being concise and opposite. Tho autho-
throughout the whole work, however, discov-
cred degree Of ingenuity, which is commend
able, and that research which proves TO tho !
reader, that tho writer, was exceedingly indus
trious in collecting his materials. The book will
not. however. secure TO Mr.. Cambroleng tho
delights Of Immortality, and it 10 destined. like
its author. 10 60 out Of tho world unwept aud
unsung. 10 "iio in cold obscurity.' and to be
forgotten. j.,
In the year 1929. Mr.. Combrc'cng. di.tin-
guishsd himself for tho moment, a. an active
parsnan Of tho Honorable Mr.. Crawford, and
was conspicuous as a member of tho Caucu,
which was convened at Washington, and nom.
mated that excellent man. and able statesman
, candidate for the Presidency; and, soon af.
trwsrds. ssrsyed himself with the member, of
- pssssnt opposition to the general govern.
~. among whsnhs has ever snc. bs.n
tusikg,shsd. and an active partizan. lie has
- viii sbsn tbs whole loesih Of the iise