Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-09-15

uon' dis'ractng and corrupting the
other; and between the two, sub;cctin-
The Administration 10 violent aud sud.
den changes. totally Inconsistent with
all stability and wisdom in the manage
ment OF the affairs Of the nation, Of
which We already see fearful symp-
toms. Nor do | deem il necessary 10
enquire whether this unhappy conilic,
grows out of true or mistaken views of
interest. OF either. or both sides. Re
garded in either light, il ought to al
monish Us at the extreme danger Ia
which our system is exposed, and the
great moderation and wisdom necessa-
~ 10 preserve II. Ii il comes from
mistaken views-if the interests of the
two sections, as effected bv the Tariff.
be really the same. and the system.
instead of acting unequally, in reality
diiiuses equal blessings, and imposes
equal burdens on every part, il ought
to teach US how liable those who are
differently situated and who view their
interests under different aspects. are
10 come 10 different conclusions. even
when their interests arc STRICTLY the
same; and consequently, with what
extreme caution any system Of policy
ought to be adopted, and with what
spirit OF moderation pursued, in
country OF such great extent and d.
rersity rs ours. But If. on the contrary.
the conflict springs really from contra
riety OF interests-if the burden be on
one side. and tho benefit on the other,
then We are taught lesson not less i'm
portan', how little regard we have for
the interests Of others. while in pur.
suit ct our own. or, at least, how apt
we are to consider our own interest
the interest of al, others; and of course.
how great the danger in n country Of
such acknowledged diversity Of inter.
ests, of the oppression of the feeble
by the stronger interest, and in conse-
quepce of II, Of the most fatal section
al conflicts. But whichever may be
the cause of the real or supposed d.
versity OF interest, it cannot DC doubt.
ed that the political consequences of
the prohib',ory system, be its Elects
IN other respects beneficial or other
wise, are really such as l have stated:
nor can II be doubted that a conflict
between the great sections on cues.
tons so vitality important, indicates
condition of the country so distcm.
pcred and dangerous. as TO demand the
most serious and prompt attention. II
isonly when we come to consider
Of the remedy, that, under the aspect
! am viewing the subject, there can be.
anon; the Informed and considerable,
any diversity Of opinion.
! Those who have not duly reflected on
its dangerous and inyeterate character,
suppose the disease will cure itself;
that events ought TO he left 10 take
their own course (; and that experience
in short time. will prove tina, the in
terest the Of whole coRs.uaity is the
same ia reference Ia the Tariff, or AT
least, whatever diversity there may
now be, time will assimiiate. Such
has been their language from the be-
ginning, but unfortunately the progress
/ Of events has been the reverse. The
country is now more divided than in
1894. and then more than in ISi6.-
The majority NAV have increased, bat
the opposite side are beyond dispute
more determined and excited than al
any preceding period. Formerly the
system WAS resisted mainly a mex
pcdient; but new az Unconstitutional.
unequal, unjust.and oppressive. Then
relief was sought exclusively from the
General Government but now many.
driven to despair, are raising their eyes
IN the reserved sovereignty of the
States rs the only refuge. IL we
turn from the past and present TO the
future, VIC shall find nothing to lessen.
hut much TO acgravate the danger. -
The increasing embarrassment and
distress OF the staple states. the grow
IEg conviction from experience that
they arc caused BY the prohibitory
system principaIlv, and that. under IFS
continued operation. their present pur-
suits must become prOiitless, and with
a conviction that their great ard pccu.
liar agricultural capital cannnt be di-
Verted from its ancient aud hereditary
channels without ruinovs losses. al
concur TO increase. instead of disrclling
the gloom that hares over the future.
IN fact. tn those who will duly reflect
cn The subject, tho hope that the disease
wiil cure itsclf must appear perfectly
'linsory. The question - ~ reality
one between the exporting AMI non.
eVporiihg InteTesis 1T the oocn'rv. -
U're hsre no Srporfs hire Uouid IL
no fOriK IL would he perfectly use.
less. On the contrary. 80 long as
there arc states hich ra'se the gfest
agricultural staples with theVicw o.
obtaining their surpl'e'. and Whioh
must depend or the general market q
'he world for their sales, the conflict
met remain u the ss4tsm should con
. time, and tie disease become more