Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-08

II cannot be doubted that the more complete our i'll
ternal resources, and the less dependent we are
foreign powers, for national as we'll as domestic
purpose the greater and more stable III be the publ
felicity by the increase of domestic manufactures
viii the denaud for the materials at home be n-
creased aud TINS will the dcpexdence of the several
parts OF our union on each other and the strength of
the union itself, be prOporonably augmented In this
process which is very desirable and inevitably under
tue existing duties the which obviously pre-
sent themselves 10 supply the deficiency in the
nue. should occur, the interests which may de-
the principal benefits from the change. Ii domes
tic manufactures raised by duties foreign, the
deficiency in the fund necessary for public PURPOSES
should he supplied by duties the former. AT the
last session seemed doubtful whether the revenue de-
rived from the present would he adequate TO
the great purposes of our union, intending the con-
srucon of our Qualifications, the augmentation of the
navy, and the protection of our commerce against the
dangers to WHICH 1t ic exposed. Had tie deficiency
been such 10 subject to the necessity either 10
abandon those of defence OF 10 resor, TO other
'ncans for adequate funds the course presented TO tho
adoPioa OF vntuous and enlightened people appeared
10 he plain must be gratifying TO all 10 know
that THIS necessity does not exist Nothing however
III contemplation of such impcrtan, objects which ca.
be easily provided for, should be left TO hazard II
thongn inc revenue may receive augmentation from
ne existing sources, and IN Il manner TO aid our manu-
features without Fastening p-e,natureIv the rcsul
winch has been suggested. IL believed that mode
ia'e additional duty on certain articles world have
thaI effect, without being liable any serious objec-
ton"
Efdctf from Mr. Hon, Oe's Message Of Sd De- 1922
From the best information that have been able t,
obtain, IL appears that manufactures though de-
pressed immediately after the peace have consderabl,
increased, and aresti increasing, under the encou
ragemen given them by the tariff of 10 To- and by sub
sequent laws. Satisfied am whatever may be the
abstract doctrine in fayeur of urestrict commerce
PROVIDED all RatIous would concur in it. and II was moi
i'ane 10 be Interrupted by war, which has neycr oc-
Cured and cannot he expected that there are other
strong reasons applicable TO our situation and relations
with ether countries which impose on MS the ob!ia-
ton To cherish and sustain manufactures. Sails
fed, however. likewise am that the interest Of every
part OF our union, even OF those benefited by
manufactures, requires, that this subject should be
touched with the greatest caution, and cri,ica
knowledge of the effect 10 be produced BY the slight
est change On full consider alton of The subject II
all its relations 1 persuaded, that furtbe
augmentation may now be made Of the du,ics of Ger
tain foreign articles, in favour of our own and with
out affecting, injuI iot!s!y, any other interest For
more precise details you 10 the comrnunica-
tons which were made TO Congress during the las
session.
EeFac! tram III HonroeS Message If Dec ?, 1898
'liaring communicated my views to Congress al
the commencement of the last session. respecting ia.
encouragement which ought to be given TO our man.
Gtacures and the principle which should be fo,Jn
ded, have onyIo add that those views remain uncan
ged and that the present state of those countries with
winch we have the most immediate political olltions
and greatest commercial intercourse, tends confirm,
them. Under this impression, | recommend a review
OF the arh, tor the purpose Of af0rdug such addition
al protection totose articles which we are rrepared r.
manufacture, or which Immediately connected
with the defence and independence of our countryn
fnsceE Of Thomas JeiFtrson BENJAMIN .4usin
MOSTICEILo, Jan. 9. 1916.
You tell me am quoted BY those who " ish 10 con
sinue our dependence on England for manufactures
There was time when might have been so ouotet
with more Candor But victim the thirty wears wb;cI
have since elapsed, how are circumstances chanoad
we we're then in peace-our ind pendent place a;nono
nations was acknowledged 4 commerce which offer
ed tie raw materials in exchange for the same nateri
al alter receiving the last touch of industry was wor
thy the attention of all nations. 1t was expected tina,
tose especially TO whom manufacturing industry was
important, would cherish the friendship of such Gus
toners by every favour. and particularly cultivate their
peace by every act of justice and friendshin InIa
this prospect the question seemed legitimate whethe,
with such an immensely of unimproved land courtiDo
the hand OF husbandry, the iHdUSiyy of G5ic,,e n,
thai of manufactures, would add most to tie natiopa
wealth. And the doubt on the utility of American
manufactures was entertained on this consideration
Chiefly, that TO The labor OF the husbandman vast
addition is made by the spontaneous energies of the
earth on which II is employed. For one grain of hea
committed to the earth, she renders 90 so and QUO,
SO fold: whereas the labor of The manufacturer fall
IN most instances vastly below this profit Pounds q
flax in his hands, yield but penny WEIGHTS of ,,ca
THIS exchange too laborious it might seem wba
ieid did promise tor the occupation OF the ocean,
what nursery for that class OF citizens who were 10 ex
efcise and maintain equal gts CD that element
LtIis as The state OF things in 1853, wien The Motto
on Virginia were first published; wien the ocean oeino
open TO all nations, and their common rights on il ac
knewlcdged and exercised uDder regulations sanction
Ell by the assent and usage of AZ vas thought thai
tue doubt might Claim some consideration. But who
M 1885, could foresee the rapid deprayiv whlch was
To render the close of that century DISGRACE 70 H.,
history OF civilized society Who could have ina
gined that the two most distinguished in the rank Of
n'ohs Tor science and cUifzatio would have suddenly
GeSrended from that honOrab etninence and settin
q deHance all those laws established BY tue Autjer Of
nature between nation and nation, as between man
and man, would cover earth and sea with robberos
ana PT&cies, merely because strong enough 10 do i.
with temporal npunty; and that under fbs disband
'neni OF nations from social ORDER we should have been
despoed OF thousand hPs aud have thousands ofour
cuIens reduced 10 A'gerne slavery? And all This
has taken place. ThesBrsh interdcied to our oesois
al har6orS OF the globe; without having first proceeded
10 some one of hers, there paid 5Jus proporoned
10 tin cargo and obtained license to proceed to The
Pmt OF destination The Trench declared then to be