Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-27

generou. act Of right and usce 10 establish for tlfc.
that they will fail 90 embrace The golden opporuni,y
The wisdom aud patriotism OF American citizens, will
abandon the pesiilental Tariff, aud give repose aud
tranquility 10 the nation.
Every fiction which presents Itself to the mind
strengthens and confirms this convicon-what possi.
ne advantages can result to III. nation. equal 10 the
evils OF continuation Of the Tstih!-Csn We derive
any benefits az all from the continuance OF the noxious
measure! Its not designed in his nj caon 10
enter upon a philosophick examination Of syein oi
restrictions the demonstrations OF Political E.
conomsts-rate them pressing dos IRE Mners-ani
what 10 still far difficult forget the cal Lesson OF
our ownexperience, and concede that unnatural re.
atric.ons the intercourse Of nations, calculated
to advance tho happiness and prosperity Of the body
polite. when cordially embraced by the entire ropua-
ion. and yet devolves the majority 10 determine
whether these advantages great a. they represent
them, equivalent to the danger Of separation Of
the States universal spirit Of discomfort, which
pervades the whole southern community; AMI the de-
termin.d attitude lately assumed by powerful, sove-
reign State, exclude the idea that the system he
enforced, wi'hou, recurrence to force OF arms-Are
the pecuniary advantages derived from the system suf
cient compensation to The friends Of the Tariff the
rick incurred OF involving the Republic in the turmois
and commissions Of civil war'--It is question for
their solemn decision, whether in the present state of
universal excitement. be not their imperious duy, to
reinqash even positive, and undeniable advantages,
through principle Of Difference to the dissentient
Souh!A good government, solicitous for the happi.
ness OF The citizen sndeavors TO remove msg-
nary grievance; and wisdom requires that in adopting
s regulations IL consider the weakness the pr-indce
and even the foes anil vices OF its peop'e.-Wii the
Government Of the United States eniirey disre gard the
feelings and the DELHI convictions NJ the South. on
question, in which they so deeply concern.d a
question, which their opinions sustained, by
ccgent, IL not unanswerabs arguments: question, on
which nearly all the sage, who have devoted the
wearisoms lsbour, of their lives, To the study OF the
science Of political economy have declared their opin
ions to he founded in truth and in reason! I ouch
occasion this the people Of America shall dire-
gard tho cries OF the importunae South and Il shallbe
considered sufficient sanction for the that II
h,s received the approving vote Of a majority the
Government becomes Government Of the majority
and IL no longer designed for the protection Of the
weak-H in all future time, by some wicked combna-
ton OF political parties, IL be contrived that, those who
nhic morseless torture, themselves become suppl-
cants for mercy, how will they d-plore their cruel fol-
Iy. when their own example shall be adduced against
them.
Let the majority derive gloomy consolation, from
the reflection that the South are The weaker party and
that i'm the approac conflict they must ne
go by ths Notwithstanding tho shocking idea of obi
ons alliances, it is neutrality-suspicious. prohsble-,ha,
Federal Authority, might quall the revolt Of single
State and reduce the srt of discomfort entire sub.
lection to its will. In that event, lie generates into
government of Force, and far from being Govern
ment OF choice, IL will be regarded by the subdued,
and subiugaed minority object Of boundless de-
esation and adherence IL the sorid consideration
OF pecuniary advantage, TO favoured cass Of Amer
can citizens, OF sufficient consequence with the Fede
raj Government, to induce ii exchange tina, glowing
and enhu sasc patriotism which has char acterz-
ell citizen o. the South, cullen suriY sub
mision to ts wiil!If for pary object, majority
of the representatives of United America could be in
duced to make this sacrifice of southern parios; and
to continue this violent oppres sion OF interest," let
them not suppress the reflection that in the paroxisms
and pasms Of acute agony the South discover
natural energies which may crown their efforts with
the laures of victory-The vanquished then ex-
perience the fate of hore who conde in the chance
Of arms.
But, however distressing the reflection may be- it is
nevertheless melancholy TRUTH which forces itself on
the rejecting mind, that whenever i'm the fness of
tranquility never be restored to the continent,
without the introduction of foreign He must have
little knowledge of man-be slightly versed in the poll
cy OF nationsgnorant of the arts Of crafty politicians,
and OF the workings of inpatient and towering ambition
who can indulge the deusve anticipation, that the
ations of disuned warning exasperated America could
ever be adjusted without the powerful inerpositon of
Foreign nations.-These would orcbly intrude them.
selves, If not invited by the contendng parties
but if the members of this confederacy shall
to regard one another BRETHREN and loose from
the restraint of raternal obligations, they must become
the most deadly enemies-and nstgated by the rawlings
OF rancorous malignty; when the tocsn of shall
once be sounded, all must with desperate fury-An
energies will be exerted every will be brought
into Observation-Disclosures foreign alliances will be
tracted-Our country must bleed under the sword of
Europe-Our countrymen must perish on American
bayones-and foreign mercenaries must be hired, to
complete the work of death and destruction.
Offended nature would not be appeased by any smaller
sacrifice at our handsbut majority of the Freemen
of America, by act of sheer justice to their fellow
citizens, may avert these dire, and dismal caames,
and establish universal, public reoicngs throughout
the whole region of discomfort. Most earnestly they
conured to reflect the responsibility OF their situation,
and coolly determine whether any advantages be
derived from the Tariff are worthy of computation,
when contrased with the happiness and harmony of
country. MECKLENBURG.