Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-05-28
the exce,, Of revenue, beclu, II wa. collected in

bu gentieneD cay, ist us prevent this unneces
accumulation Oi revenue, by reduction OF the IA.
nH OF impost dui.s, Sc. Sr,it ,houId he remsnbsr
Ell, that this tariff suspended upon another interest
the manufacturing interest; which influence. maioi
y OF the people OF the United States TO continue il a.
.ystein oil protection TO manufactures; aud confess
10 not any symptoms Justify the opinion t i,
will DO abaudote!. This p otectcg system may from,
hs overenslon and consequent inApitude TO infan,
'ni agricultural conn unity, break down; but, l am
persuaded, rom what have here, his session
That II Ia the determination OF large majority OF the
people OF the u ; ates, 10 adhere to it,
There IL other ~ II econ which intrues iteli here
aud II no. to be di-reg aried. il Ihis: However u
ly the people of the Souh may hope for an aneora.
ton oi the present tariI it too much TO expect
total abandonment by the government, of thoss inter
est which were brought into existence aud nurtured
by its own pat oAase. To abandon them suddenly to
the storm OF foegn compeii ion, would be act alike
marke with cruelty and nius.ce; ami might be Justly
eprobaed at of bad Faith oil the pant Of the yov-
eminent Do not understand me here, as advocati, e
the tariff system to the extent t. which has been
ried BY no means; mean oaly say, that the gov.
ernment having Induced the liens, BY hclling out
protection TO such investment 10 invest his capitol in
manufacturing op ratioas is bound in good faith, il it
shall fad it cxie ent abandon the policy TO recede
irom u gradually; at leat gradually, give the
capital thus employed time 10 seeknew and more advan
'sgsous chanuei'.
For my own part, have always thought that the
Constitution was never intended 10 confer upon Con.
gre-s the right TO protect manufactures bv revenue
regulations, further than that protection mic hit be Incl
denally afforded by the operation OF tariff of dutic
id
in the Constitution. But find myself liz rel ,tun TO In
tariff and internal improvements in the situation of the
mariner who is borne away by storm which he cannot
resist Although he may be driving with the speed of the
wind In direction exactly opposite 10 that 10 which he
should TO gain his destined port vet il he he skill
full he will not be found idly fighting against the wind
and tide but he will yield To their power and thu.
quire velocity greater than the current by viii IN
means his birk s mae obedien 20 her I'm, and he
enabled, in some measure to direct her cours. Here
Sir, although cannot control the circumstances and
htrl.
the current with them, and yielding myself ia some
degree TO their control may, possibly aided by other.
OF similar views, give hem another and dire cton
an my opinion) than they would otherwise have
taken
BY voting for this bill, it may happen that an expen
diture OF money will be made advantageous to the
country in the welfare of which directly in.
teresed, and ih,t an improvement will be effected.
which will dire city aiffuse its hens's through it, And
know that, TO the nation, nohng in the 70 m of mo.
ney will he lost, by appropria,ng three four or six
millions OF dollar. 10 this roa because it be de-
Med that, if the surplus money of the Treasury be
not appropriated 10 this object, it will he appropriated
to some sther perhaps Of e's national value; that
last the whole elect of voting for this BILL will hut
tend to decide the choice of Congress in favor Of this
over many objects, of which destined inpvita
bly, TO aborb your surplus funds Ii VIC, in the South
VIII not take your offered favor Others less astidou in
Other sections, WILL
| not disposed, becsuse the world will not 20 on
precisely as could wi.h, TO fall oSt with il and turn
eynic. On the contrary find il 10 be the asest and
the best policy generally, TO conform in degree
10 that uncomfortable state of things which find around
me. have TO idea Of denying myself fair paricip,-
ton in the blessings of this government because every
thing il not done according my notions Of sound poll
cy and cons'ituonality. 1t would be much ex-
pect that my oanons should rule in all things. c,n
estimate the respect which owe to the opinions Of
other gentlemen, by the respect which would claim
for my
Whenever people become so di.sati.6ed with their
government as TO refuse TO accept its bene when ten
dered to them. they or their government must b. in
gross error. IL the he in such error "a
cond ton which cannot be in luced without eorruption)
it should be formed all hazards II the people or
part Of them be thus in error the cure is 10 be ex
pected from their soberei reflections.
Ii has been intmatrd he'e, anil elsewhere, that the
people are, in some ec'ions Of the country in such
state of inqnietude To en'anger the Union. In
laon TO this intmation only speak for those whom
know, or think know.
believe that there s any portion of the Yir-
ginan'. much as | have heard since came here, OF
the nWDying doctrine. who mediate dissolution OF
the Union; who would heprecate il as the sever
eat calamity. Sir, think know the temper of Vir.
GINA upon this subject; have had many opportunities
to know il, and may say, that, far from harborng
any wish adverse to the Union, her sons would be
among the FIRST if danger threatened. to rally around
its sacred standard Nor can do my fellow. citizens Of
South Carolina Ito whom aluson has been made in this
debae) the injustice to believe that her sons cherish
any such de-gn ltmay be though extravagAnt after
what we have witnessed in the other branch of Con-
gress, duirg thu session. but do not hesitate
to savi as my opinion that the approach of danger
the Union-the common palladium Of their liberties
""''h '%H'D nnNe even OLD Massachusetts and South
".Jrna in those strong bonds of affection which
held them together in their struggle for independence
Go among the common people, who form the body
and strength OF your community. and shall he much
deceived il you do not hear another than the language
OF diSlto, even in th~ South. The hot headed poiti-
clan is not at all times to be regarded afoding fair
indications OF the temper of the people among
whom he resides. Hs Inflammation is very often per.
sonal and therefore does not threaten imminent dan
ger IN the Union. Indeed believe much less i.
meant generally, in relation TO this subject, than the
language used would seem TO import IL may he, and
think sometimes is, intended merely TO deter from the
prosecution eff disagree able measures.
Permit me here, Mr.. Chairman, TO bespeak your re-
Elections upon these questions. If the Government
at any time, shall have engaged in system of measures
which some OF may perchancc, think impolitic or
unconstitutional, will we who think thus of that sys-
tem be justified in thwarng all its operations, and in
rendering it, much possible, productive of bad in
stead OF good effects? will il become our duty when
We being the minority, can no longer, with any hope
OF success resist the establishment of that system to
give such direction and such operation as to make
1t productive OF the greatest public good! | do not
myself hesitate about the answer which, in my humble
Judgment ought TO be given TO these questions Ger
tany ~ as believed 10 be true upon principles of
government, the majority have the right to rule and
consequently right to settle the policy of the Govern
ment, the minority bound to lend their aid in pro-
jority may adopt. do not mean to include extreme
cases-such only exist under tho influence OF
corruption
It's, admit, right enough that the opponent of any
system should, upon occasion involving its pro-
Prcty, directly vote to abandon it, But this il seems
TO me, does not imply that is prudent proper TO OPP
pose every incidental measure which may grow out of
it, To illustrate my idea by the very case under dis
cussion: IT the Internal Improvement system is TO be
maintained II is proper that those who oppose it should