Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1829-01-03
THE MANyrAcTURERs AND FARMERS
JoURNAL.-Mr. MILLER, proprietor Of the
Journal, in his address to his patrons on the
Germ success

uniformly commended, has Obtained the sanction Of The nation
al Legislature, and with PRIDE and pleasure, he now wit
nesses those principle triumphant, which were but recently
considered Ethiopian. In 1920 il vas an offence against
many persons In this community TO advocate national pro.
lection to national industry. To remove the ~prejudices
which then existed against the projecting system has cost
him, together with h . fellow laborcrs in the cause, mach la
Dor aud expense. But they have gained tie victory, AM
now with patriotic pride behold the establishment OF :" the
American System " on a basis which nothing but revolution
aud rebellion can overturn. The prosperity If the nation, Of
this State, pani ulary Of this town, IL justly 10 be attributed
to the encouragement given to domestic indus,ry.'
The above is strictly true, and the writer of
this article can we'll recollec ct The sneers which
was cast upon the then Editor and proprietors
Of the Manufa cturers Journal, for the very
name which they gave that publication. The
idea of convincing people, at the time the
Journal was commenced, that the encourage
ment Of Domestic Industry was the true poll
cy Of this country. was thought by some Of
those gentlemen who have since embarked
their whole fortunes in the business, 10 be RI
dicuIous and unworthy a moments reAe ction.
But the powerful e~xertions made by the friends
Of the system, effected a wonderful change in
the feelings Of the people on this subject. At
the time tho Journal was commenced, there
was but one paper in New-England, the New
Hampshire Patriot, which was favorable to
the American System, and advocated that
cause, and but three or four in the whole of
the Middle States. The Patron of Indus
try" was established at New-York, for the
purpose Of advocating the cause Of American
Industry, but was soon discontinued for want
Of patronage. Mr.. NILES Of Baltimore, and
Mr.. DUANE of the Philadelphia Aurora, were
the only gentlemen then connected with the
press, who came out openly, and advocated
the true policy. The Journal labored with
zeal and industry, after its establishment, year
after year, without reward. The scanty sup
port afforded would but barely pay the ordina-
ny expenses Of the establishment. But the
eyes Of tho people have been opened, and the
business Of the paper increased, and at length
gained an honorable support, which we hope
it will ever continue to receive.
When we cast a look at the rise and pro-
gress Of the cause Of Domestic Industry, II is
but natural to inquire who were the men who
first came forward and exerted their talents and
influence to work the great change which has
been wrought in the public mind on this subject
Who were the men who raised the standard in
N~ow-England. Niles, Carey, and others, did
wonders in the States Of Maryland and Penn
~sylvania , but in this section of the country
the honor and credit is duo to WILLIAM E.
RICHMOND, Esq. the FIRST Editor and able
writer Of the manufacturers Journal. The
productions Of his pen have had great infu-
cnce his industry was untiring--no obstacles
were thrown IN his way which he did not sur
mount. His time was freely given 10 the good
cause, and to his great and patriotic e~xertions
we are indebted in a great degree for the sud-
den change in the public mind on this subject.
Such services ought not to be forgotten-the
people ought 10 be reminded Of them on every
proper occasion-it is right and it is just it
should be SO. Any man who renders the pub
lie a service, deserves the public applause and
reward.
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