Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-27
CONGRESS.-JANuARr Is, 1881.
REPORT ON MANUFACTURES.

REPORT ON MANUFACTURES.
Mr. MALLARY, from the Committee N
Manufactures, to which was referred SO much
of the Presidents Message as relates TO the
tariff of duties on imports, and so much
thereof as respects manufactures, made the
following report:
The Committee on Manufactures to whom
was referred so much of the Presidents Mes
sage Gas relates to the Tariff of Duties OH
Imports, and so much thereof as respects
Manufactures" report, that they have taken
this delicate subject into full consideration
This was due, alike to the source from whence
a review was recommended, aud to the i'm
portance OF the subject itself. They feel con-
fdent that they have done it withsut ming
ling with the operation Of their reasoning
powers, unreasonable "likes and dislikes,"
either to the system Of protecting domestic
industry, or to the views expressed by the
Chief Magistrate.
1t is not the intention Of the committee to
present to the House mass OF statistics, or
labored arguments, in favor Of the protecting
system. In the recent discussions of the
Tariff, all that could illustrate theory, or be
proved by experience, in cur own and other
countries, has been presented. Our Govern
ment has adopted and endeavored to sustain,
by repeated legislative enactments, policy
which has had the sanction of Washington,
jefferson. Madison, and Monroe. 1t has been
sanctioned by "the continued acqulesccnce
of the States, and the general understanding
of tbs people" Confidence in its permanent
duration is warmly inspired. 1t is this alone
which can give il vigorous and successful ac-
ton. A system of protection may appear
perfect in our statute books, and yet be use
less to the country if exposed to perpetual
danger. Skill already nla,urtd, will not ven-
ture upon uncertainty The power of inven-
tion will never be exerted, if il has no coHi-
dence in the promise. and repeated promise
of support. Capital viii never GENE to the
aid OF skill and enterprise, il il has no secun.
ty for investment Ii must have confidence,
it must find solid honesty in individuals, as
GrmneSs in government, or il will not be en-
ployed.
During the last session OF Congress, the
declaration was often repeated, that the sys
TEN Of protection should and would be main
tanned. 1t was presumed to have come from
the people, and dictated by them To their
Representatives. This was expressed by the
most decisive majorities in Congress, ON re.
peated occasions.
It's effects, SO far as they have been devel-
oped, have answered the hopes of its most
ardent friends: Capital flows widely aud
freely through our extended country. The
genius Of our people has been stimulated to
greater and more diversified exertion. The
useful arts are improving in every form that
stern necessity or elegant taste may desire.
The committee most cheerlully concur
with the President in the animated view
which he has taken of the condition Of our
country. They adopt his language in des-
cribiug that condition. with population
l1at nl IN, Ia
character which combines the hardihood of
enterprise with the considerateness Of wis
dom, we see 10 every section of our happy
country and steady mpt oyement 10 the means
OF social Intercourse and correspondent eff
fects upon the genius and laws Of osr intend
ed Republic" This is the language of truth
and justice. II forms subject of high and
deep congratuiatian TO every patriot mind.
while other nations are suffering under op
pressive burthens, or confused with bloody
revolutions we witness among ourselves, IN
general, a calm and confident repsse We
see over ell portions of cur broad country,
prosperity and happiness most equally and
evenly 'ditfused.
Such is the prospect before US. 1t is the
offspring OF our iortcaate Government, and
the wise policy which has been adopted Of
culhvating Our own resources, by the skill,
ana Aluusly, ana enterprise oil our 9Wn peo-
pie. In considering that imperiectien must
be stamped on the hghest and best Of hui
man Institution. it is matter of surprise, that
''thc apparent exceptions TO the harmony Of
the prospect are so few. They seem to arise
rather from The exercise of fervid Imagination,
than from evils which really exist IT can
not, however, be expected that any code of
laws, or any form of government, can dis
pense precisely the same benefits to every in
dividual under their influence, wherever he
may reside, or whatever may be his genius
or pursuits. Nature herself has failed to do
this. But, when we see great nation NOV
ing on With stately steps, unimpeded, to the
height of happiness, opulence, and grandeur,
when every portion, however minute, par
fakes amply of general prosperity, it would
seem that the apparent exceptions 10 the
harmony OF the prospect might be permitted
so melt down IN warm fluctuations. thu ( the
prospect" of our whole country is so nob,v
gratifying. Ii is TO this wide and comprc.
hensive prospect that we may safey look for
substantial reasons TO preserve hat Union.
which it is 'most devoutly hoped may prove
imperishable"
1he committee are much gratifed 10 have