Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-07-04

| CELEBRATION and mature consideration, has SOL
emnly resolved that Congress does not possess
the potcer 20 counteract foreign legislation, by
laws of self protection. From the very COM
mencement of the government, and throughout
all the stages Of its existence, in peace and in
war, the power has been asserted and exercis-
ed II is delegated by more than one clause in
the constitution. Under the authority TO regu-
late commerce with foreign nations, we have.
seen the power exercised 10 suspend, for long
and indefinite periods, commercial intercourse
with oil na!ous, and especially with Great Brit
ain and France. The power TO regulate our
foreign commerce is plenary, clear and ex-
plicit; and, if the clause which conveys it is
not adapted 10 the purpose, human language is
incompetent to supply the appropriate terms.
Under another clause, also full and explicit, the
power is granted TO lay imposts, without limlta-
tion as to amount, and has been exercised to an
extent far beyond the wishes Of the friends of
| the American system TO apply 1t.
l hope the vigour Of Ibis new attack upon the
system will be met by corresponding vigor IN
lis defence let us treat our antagonists with
iie greatest respect, and be tender even OF their
prDiudces. But, faithful To measures, let us
firmly meet conceri and cooperation 10 the
| oher side BY concert and co operation on ours.
Let US oppose mind TO mnd and exertion 10 ex-
ertion; aud we must iail-if he bright pros
aud destroyed lei there be no occasion for re-
preaching ourselves. II our opponents can
make themselves he majority no lever much
| we may deplOre the issue Of the struggle, we
| will bow with submission and Difference TO The
will of the majority. II, as hope, our system
| is preserved and improved, l I'll now hazard
the prediction, that, in less than twenty years
the value OF our exported manufactures will ex-
ceed in amount that of all the exports OF raw
produce from our country.
! To me it has been source ofthe greatest sat-
isfaction, that have ever been an humble CO.
operator with the representation from Pennsyl-
vania in supporting the good cause. only
seconded the efficient and able exeriions OF her
distinguished sons, some Of whom represented
this city. Indeed throughout public service IN
the national councils, which commenced more
than twenty years ago, it has been my happiness
never TO differ from that state OH any great
measure of national policy. will not make an
exception Of the Missouri question. because
agreed with her in the abstract on the subject OF
slavery, and on all practical and constitutional
means of riddng the country oiIts evils, and she
ultimately hailed The amicable settlement OF that
threatening question with patriotic Joy.
have differed only once with Pennsylvania,
| aud that was difference in relation TO men,not
| measures II was not among the most inconsid-
| erable reasons which induced me on that occa-
| sion TO make the selection which l did, that
| thought the measures which Pennsy lvania ap-
| proved would be safer under the admin Istration
| Of our present Chief Magistrate: l knew his
| opinions, and have not been disappointed.
did not certainly know the opinions of his great
rival. / had my fears, and succeeding events
| have not been Of a nature to quiet them.
differed FROM YOU only about men, We did
no disagree about the business Of the national
family You wanted one Foreman thought
that under the guidance of another, our work
| would be better planned and executed, our ac-
counts better kept and settled, and all parts
ofthe concern would enjoy higher prosperity.
We differed only about men. You wished TO
commit the national ship to gallant comman
der. thought that was not his element, and
preferred another, who possessed, believed,
more skill and experience, and under whose
command thought the ship, and the crew, and
the cargo would be safer and happier.
You were actuated by one OF the noblest OF
| virtues. too acknowledge its sway. But
! whilst military merit is no disqualification; but
when accompanied by other requisite attain
! ments, nav he reason for civil promotion,
| standing, as it appeared to me, alone, did not
think we could prudently entrust the cher mag
istracy ofthis great country to the distinguished
| object Of your choice. felt with you the OBJ
legations ofnational gratitude. But thought
they should be fulfilled in other FORMS Let the
public gratitude manifest itself in just and ade-
quate reward, drawn from the public treasure.
Let inspired poets sing he praises Of our mill
| tarv and naval commanders Let he chsel and
the pencil preserve their faithful images Tor the
| prati6cation Of tho present and future genera
| lions. Let the impartial historian faithfully re-
cord their deeds of glory and renown, for the
| admin alton and the imitation OF posterty say,
too. in the language Of departed sage,
.sbonor TO those VINO fill the measure OF their
ooun,ry's honor" But il should be appropriate,
| considerate honor----sucb as becomes It's object,
and such as frcemen, Jealous, cautious, and en-
lphtened freemen, ought TO besto .. Il my SUI
frage Is asked for the highest civil office OF my
conn,rv. the candI ate however lllustrlous and
successful he may be, must present some other
title than laurels, however glprlously gathered
ON the blood stained field.
These are my principles, which governed me
| nj, tho memorable occason TO which have re-
| ferred quarrel with no man for holding oP-
nose principles ask only the humble privi-
iepe of acting upon my own. And thatiprivilege
will exercise during life, in spite OF oil tne de-
| traction. calunny, aud intimidation by which
| have bcen or ma, be assaied. Throughout
| life which is not now short, have had the
greatest confidence in the candor, the intelll-
Sence and the Justice Of the public. do not
sneak of confidence in the abused sense OF the
affected dcmagogue, but o that conhuence
,,h;ch lies at the bottom Of all our institutions,
which supposes competency in the people to
| self government, without which liberty Is
moekery, and our system splendid illusion.
have yet another cherished resource, Of
which HE only can deprive me who gave IL; u
is the consciousness the'rectitude with when
knop have faithfully served my country
Twill not longer detan you. ask perms-
sion TO offer sentiment
The city Of Pittsbwgh-Tho abundance,