Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-03-02

they are chiefly brought (Great Britain and S. Amer
ca, into relaxation in favor of the same article from
the United States. MIR. B.. states the value of the
Importation of frs in 1929 at $3.50 $685. and of raw
hides and skins, at s2,25l ,809und of the value of
both within the last nine years, at $40 1904
plain argument in opinion, in favor of duty on
raw hides and Skins to protect the American farmer
The Ath, 5th, and6th sections, propose modifica-
tions additions in other cases. not very inn
portant
Mr.. Benton contends that tho following will be the
| results of his plan:
| I. Protection, to every essential branch of in.
dustry.
9. Retaliation as an alternative whore eop;va,o,,
are refused.
/ 3. Reciprocity Of benefits, instead of Injuries.
/ d. The abolition of twelve millions of duties, at
home, exports.
5. The abolition of IN equal amount of duties,
abroad, on IMPORTS
/ 6. Discrimination between the articles which
wise policy requires, does not require to be made
at home, and between the nations which grant, OF
refuse, equivalents.
! T. Increased importations of gold and silver.
g. Increased value ofthe internal trade with Mex
| leo.
+ we have given the reader the skeleton of the
scheme, our situation compelling US to be content
with this at this time. We shall have more room
shortly, and will then publish the bill and speech at
large.
From the excited condition of portions of the
Union, and the intrinsic character of Mr.. Benton's
scheme we consider it very important measure, and
anticipate Its examination by the Senate with inter
est. 1t certainly gives some promise of efecting that
which has been found impossible, and the value O
which cannot be told estimated-a reconciliation
OF northern and southern interests affected by the
Tariff. The Union, upon which the hopes of Repub-
lcans IN the old World, and the tranquility and hap
pness OF the new, depend, is even now, endangered
by the collision Of those interests. That man will
certainly be entitled to the thanks and applause of the
American people, who can devise the means of salts
Tying the one, without expressing or afcnatng the
other bring harmony out of discord, and reunite the
affections of every portion Of her people, to the 60
vernment and tho Union. Though opposed to any
interference with the Tariff before time was given it
to prove ITSELF do consider this subject in that
light and we hope it may receive the candid and dis
passionate inquiry which its Importance entities it.
! u Mr. w ebster's Speech-which has been looked
for with so much curiosity, we commence the publi-
cation OF this morning lie is speech which it is
difficult to speak of and preserve the language of
moderation. When peruscd, the reader will smile
at the mpertinence which affirmed Mr. Webster to
have been demolished by Mr.. Haync. a striking
evidence OF its overpowering superiority the dead
silence observed by the Jackson Editors, who are
now publishing it. Not word is offered respecting
Its merits, good or bad. All they seem intent 3D. is
to get rid Oft as ezpeditiousy possible, the public
interest to it being intense, to compel them
to republish it, nolens uotens. when this curiosity
has been grated and the details of the speech par
tally forgotten, the work of detracton will recon-.
mence with fresh fury.
! Ofthe many topics touched upon by NIr. Webster
affecting the history and policy oftbe country and its
parties, and his public conduct and consiste ncy
he has left imperfecty treated, SO far as his
speech has yet down to u.s. 1t is impossible to
read it without tho highest admiration of the reach
and vgor of his understanding, and the severe SIM
pcity of his taste. 1t is river of light illuminating
to transparency, all parts of every subject through
which it directs It's shining course. We speak not
the language of adulation, but of mere opinion and
| admiration.