Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-03-27


anxiety felt in Great Britain the subject Of our
Tariff. (N. y Herald.
Mr. Jefferson and the american Tariff.
The following is an extract from the article on
the American Tariff, in the number OF the Edi'-
ourg Reuieru, containing the letter Of Mr.. Jetfer-
son, just published
"That the present tariff can be allowed 10 reg
uiate the commerce Of America for any very
heightened period, is what we do not believe. Ii
was carried by extremely narrow majori,es both
IN the House Of Representatives and the Senate;
and has excited, more especially in the Southern
states, an extreme degree of dissatisfaction. Its
opponents contend, that in imposing heavy duties,
not Tor the sake Of revenue but of protection, Con-
gress has exceeded its powers, and violated one of
the fundamental principles OF the constitution
whether this be really the case, it would be pre-
sumptuous in us to attempt to decide. We may,
however, observe, that Mr. Jefferson took this view
OF the matter; and in letter to Mr.. Giles, written
alter the passing OF the tariff of 1924, has express
sed himself very strongly indeed upon the sub
ject;-'Under the power said this truly distin-
guished patriot and statesman, to regulate COM
merce, they (Congress) assume Indefinitely that al
so over agriculture and manufactures; and call it
regulation, too, to take the earnings of of the
branches of industry, and that, too, the most de-
pressed, and put them into the pockets Of the o.
theirs, the most fourishing of all" And after
briefly poticing some ofthe Objectionable proceed
it, Of Congress, Mr. Jefferson adds, Are we then
iostand at arms! No! that must be the last re-
source, not to be thought of until much longer and
greater suiferings. Ii every iniraction OF a COM
pact OF so many parties is to be resisted at once
dissolution of it, none can ever be formed which
would last one year. We must have patience and
long endurance, then, with our brethen, while
under delusion. Give theintime for reflection and
experience OF conse guences; keep ourselves (Vir-
giDia and the southern sates) in situation TO pro-
ut by the chapter OF accidents. and separate IRON
our companions only when the sole alternatives
LETT are the dissolution of our union with them or
submission to government without Limitation Of
powers. Between these two evils, when we must
make choice, there can be no hestaton; but in the
mean time the states should be careful 10 note
every material assumption their rights, to de-
nounce them.as they occur in the most perempto-
ry terms, to protest against them, as wrongs to
which our present submission shall be considered
not rs acknowledgment or precedent Of right, but
as temporary yielding to the lesser evil until their
accumulation shall outweigh that Of separation.
This, ii any thing can, ought TO make Cong ress
pause in the hazardous and desperate career on
which it has entered Strong indeed must have
lean SYSTEM that could have induced Mr. JefIer-
son 10 declare that dissolution of that conledera-
ton, in the formation OF which he had borne so
part, would be preferable alterna-
tive to federation OF the evils that must spring from
il. So solemn and impressive denuneation will
not surely be disregarded by Congress-; and must,
at any rate, have the greatest public influence. 1t
cannot be said of MIR. Jefferson, that he was actu-
ated by selfish or factious motives. He was one
OF the founders OF his countrys constitutions under
stood her Interests, and was ANXIOUS only for her
welfare. The letter containing this truly impor-
tant passage, was not public one; it was a con.
fidential communication to nliIn ate friend dis
closing the undisguised sentiments Of the writer
on vitality important question; nor had Mr.. JEFF
ferson the least idea that would see the light
1t is idle, therefore, TO consider, indiyidu-
ais here have done, the vituperaons OF the tariff
at public meetings in America, and the vehement
attacks made upon it bv large part of The public
press, as the mere evaporation OF the moment.
The terms III which Mr.. Jefferson speaks of it,
show the deep and profound impression that the
policy on which il is founded had made on the So
bercst and ablest individuals
From thew Y. Z. Post.
We copy from the Liverpool Advertiser the fol-
lowing remarks on the Message of President Adj
ans, transmitted to Congress at the opening of the
late session. Ii is always interesting TO know,
what is thought of our country and its politics by
sensible people abroad. The article will also al
tract attention from the general candor of the wri
ter, and the acuteness with which he points out
some curious Inconsistencies in tiie document un-
der his consideration.
From the Liverpool .4duer.iser.
The Message of the American President 10
Congress-the final Message of Mr.. Adams, pre-
vious TO his retirement from office-has been re-
ceved here by the Silas Richards, and will be
found in another part of our paper. II contains
every man who feels himself concerned in the
prospects OF the human race, and several passages
which have 2 peculiar and painful interest for
Englshmen. Its contents may be arranged under
heads--lst. The domestic concerns Of the II .
States; I'd. Their political relations with other
governments; and 3D.. Their commercial difTeren-
ces with this country.
LIST. The domestic concerns Of the u. States
their revenue, their industry, the improvements of
their internal communications, the progress Of
their population, and the discharge of the national
debt--are all reported upon by the President in
most favourable manner The nation still main
taDs its rapidly ascending Its energies are
developing themselves in new forms and with i'm
diminished activity. The bounes of Providence
are showered in ever fresh abundance on coun-
try already so much favored with natural advan-
tages; and to the blessings Of extensive com
merce are added those Of a plentiful harvest
The assurance Of the President on this last sub
ject, is at variance with some OF the accounts
which had previously reached this country; but it
may be presumed that the heed of the govern
ment may be better informed as well as more dis
interested, than the individual correspondents Of
our merchants. The President anticipates that
large expectations of grain and flour will take
place TO Europe; and though the price OF the me-
cessaries Of life will be enhanced in America bv
the transmission Of portion Of them TO this coun-
try, the Americans will be more than remunerat,
ed in national view by The high price they will
receive for what they thus spare.
The Revenue Of the United States for the Yea,
1928 is estimated at 2I,50ls63 dollars, and its Ex
penditure at 25,637,5il dollars. The amount Of
the Revenue is greater by two millions than had
been calculated upon. OF the Expenditure an
wards OF nine millions was devoted to the liqui-
dation OF the National Debt, and three millions to
the payment OF interest; and the debt now remait-
ing does not exceed 5s, 1861, I35 dollars The sum
Of 5,l25,6S5 dollars is expected to be left in the
Treasury on the ist January, 1929. a more IA