Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-24
From The Boston Da:ly Adrertjscr

FANEuH HALE MEETHo.-A large and respccta-
bic meeting of gentlemen of this city and from
other towns was held at Faneuil Hall on Thursday
evening. The Hon. Lcveret Saltonstall, of Salem,
was chosen Chairman, and MessIs. Thomas b.
| Curtis and VIM. III. Gardiner, Secretaries. The
Chairman stated the objects of the meeting in a
short and pertinent address. Mr.. button then rose
ana offered tor consideration series of resolutions
and addressed the meeting in support of the seve-
ral propositions therein stated in short and i'm
nressiyc speech. He was followed by Mr. Blake
VINO supported the resolutions at some length by a
series OF pertinent and forcible remarks. Mr.. A.
H. Everett also addressed the meeting briefly on
the advantages which experience had shown 10 re-
suit from the American system, and in support of
the resolutions. The resolutions were then ADOPT
Gu Dy an unanimous vote. They were as follows:
Whereas the Commerce of the United Statas du-
ring tho late European war, had attained state of
great prosperity, and its government and pc ople re-
posing IN security upon the advantages which had
resulted from a neutral position, were unprepared
for the change thu condition of the country con-
scqueht upon the general peace of Europe, and un-
prepared with n commercial system ada pied to new
eSIgencles, and to tho object of securing to the ma
ton the benefits of its own industrv-And whereas
through want ofsuch system commerce. since that
epoch tor series of years, had been dependent on
the variable and selfish legislation of foreign M
tions, excluding from their markets our produce
ana GeluGiRg our markets with their own fabrcks
ana the natural consequence ofthis defonceless nd
unreslsng state of affairs, realized in the decay
OF commerce, the unproitabcncss of agriculture
the Prostration of manufactures the inactivity of
the mechanic arts, the depreciation ofland djminu
ton OF revenue, and the appalling prospect of uni
versal embarrassment and distress-And whereas
tle government has been at length awakened to
The necessity of placing the nation on the founda.
llon OF its own resources, and system mas bec,
ADOPTED Tor the protection Of American industry
The cheering effects of which, Uhough vet in i :
infancy, and checked by the struggle II is doomed
10 MAINTAIN with competition from abroad and
WIN honost preJudIccs, and spurious theories with
lone IL e i
are apparent in the revival of agriculture and
commerce. IN the success of manufactures the do
mana Tor mechanical industry, in the full employ
mcnt OF the labering classes, which open TO the
whoie people career to the happiest DESTINY tina,
mas ever been reached by the most favored nation.
therefore Resolved as the sense of this meeting.
ist mat this suspicious change in the condition
ana prospects OF our country is, under Providence
Principally attributable to the policy of protecting
domestic industry, recently embraced by the row
eminent. BY its insrnmentality, the produce of
Inc held and the forest, finds prompt reward in
markets brought home to the door or ncighborhood
o. the former Our ships proftably engaged
III foreign commerce, auxiliary 10 mann e. cfuTe.
while the unprecedented increase of the coast;no
trado affords Il substitute for that portion of the
foreign trade, Of which the commercial rerulations
OF other nations forbade the lucrative pursui,
Manufactures afford means of profitable invesf.
Tncnts TO those who are actively engaped in tho
management, we'll us 10 all who prefsr Ia ovoiI
themselves or the skill and agency Of others. The
cheerful sounds of industry ro-echo from the shin
yards and workshops, and general content and
competency prevail in al parts of the state
4dt Resolved, That great numbers Of the cifi
zons ut the United States confidinr in tbn rood
falth OF the general government, and lis stedC,st
adherence TO system of policy onco established
however questionable it might have been consider.
80 ny many, or however opposed TO their wishes
nave directed their industry, and invested their pro
Pcrty 10 an immense amount in manufacturing re
ADJUSTMENTS That great portion OF the niddIing
inccnAnic and labofing classes have become co1-
nectcd with and dependant upon the succcss or
Lhcse establishments. So that, in fact it is idont
hcu WIN the prosperity Of all ranks, conditions
aho cdIIings; and that an abandonment Of the pro
Ieclvs system or such relaxation Of its vital ,rn
cIPIcs as would expose manufactures to a new, ON,
counter WIN the competition and embarrassInerts
winch they nave az yet barely surmounted, would
occasion sudden ard ruinous reverse in the copdi
uoh OF their proPriotors and 10y the annihiIstion
OF the capital and aiscontinuance of tlc 1,I,r o.
Pioyeo and stimulated by their activity. vouIL
spread the gloom Of bankruptcy, poverfe and de-
tresS' through every department of Industry. cxtin
guish the hopes and resources of this pecnIc snd
destroy their attachment to Government r. ,,,a.
measures they will have become confdins and ~.
nocent victims. 80
81 Resolved That to eoptrovort the cons,;,,, |
aonal powers Of Congress 10 lay duties ur,o, fr;
imports for the protection ofdomestic indu.trv il -
ieny selfcvident propositions which are moi 60 |
ect OF discussion argument. The powor ola,
md collect iInposts is express TO rep1Iafe CON-
nerce with foreign nations is also one Of Tho L.
4 objects for which imposts are to be laid re srb
rnPoet duties are in the natural and nocessar |
meaning Of language coup,ercioI = 4