Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-05-21


with number of privste gentlemen who reside in
the southern States upon this subject, and they have
all assured me, that the spirit does not exist a
mong the poople OF home, as we would believe did
exist, from the language of some of their representa-
tives here. II must be admitted however. that th
measures of the General Government for the protec-
ton of the domestic industry of the country, have
bad a tendency TO weaken the attachment of the
Southern States to the Union ind have induced some
Of their leading politicians to advocate doctrines
which will lead to separation of the States And
IT Mr.. Adams had been reelected, from the preludi
ces which were entertained against him, and from
his wanting the confidence of the great body of the
people, dread to think of the consequences which
Would have ensucd.
have noticed With no little surprise. that come of
Tie newspapers in Ohio, IN favor Of the adnInistra-
ton. speak terms of appreciation of the speeches of
certain Senators, who supported the multiplying doc
trinc The editors of these papers mus. know but
ht'se OF the principles on which Gen. Jackson was
supported III Ohio. He was recommended to US ex-
pressly on the ground that he in favor ofths Ia
ria anu OF Internal Improvement. And we We're able
torcfer to such evidence of his opinions relation to
these important measures could not be mistaken.
we have had no reason to believe that he has chan
grid these opinions.
Certain it is, that oil of the Representatives from
pennsylvania ard Ohio. who support this adu,instra-
tlon are IN favor OF laws for the protection of the do
nestic industry of the country, and for udicous
sures Tor Its internal improvement. The line between
us and the supporters of Gen. jackson in the South
or elsewhere, who deny either the policy constitu-
tonaty OF these measures. clearly drawn and dis
tinctly marked-and Ne will continue firmly to occu-
py the ground a which stand and resist all at
tacSs which may be made upon us, from any quarter
10 drive us from 1t.
I One of the most imporont measures now before
Congress- is bill reported early in the session. the
object OF which is to enforce more eectually the IA
riff OF 1923 The duties imposed by that law, espe-
cialiy woollen goods, are greatly evaded-and in
the port of New York it may be considered as nuiS;6
ea All agree, that if the law of 1928 could be car
red INTO effect 1T would afford all the protection which
the woollen manufacturers desire. rhe bill I hope,
VIII pass Those opposed to the Tarif, will take the
opportunity which this bill will afford them of utter
ing their complaints, and OF the short time OF the
session which yet remains will be consumed in TIA
riff debate.
! Mr.. jefferson ana tie 7ariG.-The following is
he letter alluded BY the National Gazette as hav-
ing been read to the Pennsylvania delegation, who
declined attending the late Jefferson Dinner. II has
since been published by the Hon GEonGE c. LHrpER,
member of Congress from Philadelphia. 1t was
addressed BY Mr.. JEFFERSON to his father.
WAsuINGToS Jan. 81, 1909.
| Dear Sir: Your letter of the 18th was duly re
ccived, and before that Towers DO k which YOU had
oeeD SO kind as TO lend me, had come to hand fer
winch pray you to receive my thanks. You Judge
rightly that here have time 10 read; cursoYy
view OF the book shows me that the author is man
OF much learning IN his line. l have need of some
other late writer the name forgot) who had under
taken to prove contrary from the same sources;
and particularly that England is to be put down;
- tue GuihOr IN that
to myself my religious reading has long been confined
10 the moral branch of religion which is the same in
all religions: while in that branch which consists of
dogmas, all differ, ell have different set the former
;nslructs us how to live well and worthilv in society:
the latter are made to interest minds in the sup
port OF the teachers who ncucate them; hence for
one sermon on moral subject, ycu hear ten ON the
dognas Of the sect however, religion is not the sub
Ject Tor you and neither of know the reiuious
opinions Of the other; that is matter between our
MAKER ard ourselves we understand one anor her bet
Ter In politics: TO which therefore will proceed -
ane 7ousa OF Representatives passed last night bill
for meeting OF Congress-, on the ED of Nav: tins
substantially decides the course they mean to rnrsue
tha Is, 10 let the embargo continue till them Wien it
~ll cease, and letters OF marque and reprsal be issu
Ell such nations as shall not then have repeal
ed their obnoxious edlcts; the great majority seem 10
have made up their minds this, while there is con-
siderable diversity ofopinon the details of repara
ton' to w.t. naval force, volunteers, army nonnter-
course. &C. write freely 20 you because know that
10 stating facts, you wall not quote names.
! You know that every syllable uttered in nv name
oecoHes text for the tcderasts to torment the pub
nc mind on by their paraphrases and peryersons-
have lately ncuicaied the announcement of ,nonu
factures to The ertent of our ocn consumption nj Leo
IN articles Of uhich raise the ran niate,,aL On
this the federal papers have sounded the alarm of Chi
nese Poicy, destruction of commerce. &c that is to
say, the iron which make must not be wrought
INTO poughs axes, hoes, &C. in order that The shin
owner may have the proft of carrying it to Europs
and bringing it back in manufactured form as IF af
ci inahuactufin2 our own raw materials for own
use there would no, be surplus produce sufficient to
employ due proportion of navigation in carrying it
TO market and exchanging it for those articles of which
we baVe not the raw material; yet the absurd hue and
cry has contributed much to federaze New England:
their doctrine goes to the sacrificing agriculture and
M TO commerce. to the calling all peo-
pie from the interior country TO The sea sho,e 10 turn
merchants, and 10 convert this great agricultural
country into city of Amserdafo but frost the
good sense OF our country will that its greatest
prosperity depends du balance bet veen orrc,,l
lure, manufactures and commerce. and not in this pro-
IupeFant navigation which has kept US in bot water
from the commencement of our government and 10
now engaging us IN war; that this may be avoided
II II cdn be done, without surrender of rights is nv
sincere Prayer-accePt the of my constant
esteem and respect. (Sgned)
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Mr., bErPER.
The following is another of the Documents cn,ton
ed 10 -he Anncndly to sIr EeaI;;,..i.