Litchfield enquirer., 1830-02-25


 nests. but the son 0f man hath not where to lay his head" as when have seen this un- happy race, naked and hoUseless, almost star. wing in the streets, and abandenod hy all the world. Sir, have seen in the neighbOrhood of one of the most mOpal, religious, and re6. ned cities of the north, family of free blacks, driven tO the caves Of the rock, and there oV,- taining precarious subsistence from charity and plunder. Mr. H, then goes iEto comparison oF the relative value ofhe productions of the country, in the states where slavery does and where does not exist, NMd quotes pretty largely show that tho h"lnncs is iH (' vOr of tho former. Ho prOcsedS-
 But, sir, whatever difference of opinion may exist as to the effect of slavery on national wealth and prospe rity, if we may trust toex- perience, there can be no doubt that it has never yet produced any injurious effect on in dividual or national character. Look through the whole history of the country, from the commencement of the Revolution down t0 2 the present hour; where are there (" be found brighter examples of intellectual and moral greatness, than have been exhibited by the sons of the South From the Father Of his Country, down to the distinguished Chief ! tain, who has been elevated by a grateful peo- rlc, to the highest office in their gift, the in- terval is filled up by long line of orators, 0f l statesmen, and of heroes, justly entitled [" rank among the ornaments Uf their country, and the benc factors of mankind. Look at "the Old Dominion" great and magnani- nous Virginia, "whosr jewels are her sons." Is there any State in the Union which has contributed sO much to the honor and welfare of the country? Sir, will yield the whole question: will acknow ledge the fatal effects of slavery upon character, if any on" can say, l hat e>o ls,sn 1 ef country, exalted virtue, and pure atNl ho Iy devotion to liberty, the people of the { Southern States have never been surpassed by any in the world. know, sir, that this devotion to liberty has sometimes brcn snp. posed to be at war with our institutions; but it is in some degree the result of those very institutions.
 Here follows some quotations from Burke; some remarks abou, the consolidation of the government National Republicans, Fcderais,s, Democrats, &c,; thence to the tariff, as follows:
 The Senator from Massachusetts in allu!i E to the Tariff becomes quite facrtions. HN tells us that he hears of nothing but YHriF. TdriG; Iarif, and fla word could be found [" rhyme spiM it. he presumes it would hc c"lc- brated in verseand set to music" Sir.pcrhars the gentleman in mockery Q four complaints may be himself disposed,o sing the praises of tho Tariff in ,loggrrcl verse to the tnne "t {" Old Hundrcd." ] am not at all surprised. however, at the aversion of the gentleman to the very name of IariF: doubt not that it must always bring up some very unpirasNnt rccullcctiOns to his mind. If ara not great ly mistaken the Senator from Massachusetts was leading actor at a great meeiing Gnt u' in Boston in 1920, against the TurlE It has generally been supposed that he drew mp tho | ,l,,tt s(un nl lnI ,x nf cling the Tariff system, as unequal, npprrssiv" and unjust. and if I am net much mistaken aenying its sconstitutionaiity. Certain is. that the gentleman ma,lG speech on that Occasi0n in support of those resolutions, drnouncing the system in no very measured terms, and it my memory serves me. calling its constitp. tionality in question. regret that have not been able to lay my hands on those prOcr"d- ings, but ] have seen them, and cannot be mistaken in their character. At that time. Sir. the Senator from Massachusetts enter. taned the very sentiments in relation to the Tariff which the South now entertains. We next find the Senator from Massachusetts cx- pressing his opinion on the Tariff as a mem Der of the House Of Representatives from the ] city of Boston in l894. On that occasion, Sir. the gentleman assumed a position hich commanded the respect and ad'nira tion Of his country. He stOud forth the powerful and fearless champlon of free trade. He met in that conflict the advocates of restric,ion and monopoly, and they fled from before his face" With profound sagacity, fhl- ness Of knowledge, and richness of iIIus,ra- ton that has never been surpassed, he main tained and established the principles of com, mcrcial freedom on foundation never to bo shaken Great indeed was the victory achiev- ed by the gentleman on that occasion; most striking the contrast between the clear. forci- bic and convincing arguments by which he carried away the understanding of his hear CTS, and the narrow views and wretchrd soph-' istry of another distinguished orator. win" may be truly said to have held up his far thing candle to the Sun." Sir, the Senator from Massachusetts, on that, (the proudest day of his fs,) like mighty giant boro away upon his shoulders the pillars of the temple of error and delusion, escaping himself un- hurt, and leaving his adversaries overw helm ed in it's ruins. Then it was that he erected to free trade beautiful and enduring monu- ment, and " inscribed the marble with his nnnne." Mr. President, it is with pain and regret that now go forward to the next great era in the political life of that gentleman. when he was found on this floor, supporting advocating. and finally voting for the Tariff of 1828-that " bill of abOminatiOns." By that act, Sir. the Senator from Massachusetts