Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-12-06

ternal improvements of national character for the re-
moval and preservation of the Indians, and lasy fol-
! the gallant veterans of the Revolution
Tue final removal of this great burthen from our r.
sources affords the means of further provision for all the
objects Of general welfare aud public defence which the
constitution authorizes, and presents the occasion for such
further reduction IN the revenue may not be required
tor them From the report Of the Secretary of the Urea.
suy, will be that after The present year such re-
duction may be made TO considerable extent; ana the
subject IS earnestly recommended 10 the consideration of
Congress, in the hope that the combined wisdom of the
Representatives of the People viii devise such means of
eftectng that saluary object NAV remove those bur-
thens which shall be found fall unequally upon any,
and as may promote all the great interests of the
nifty.
Long and patient reflection has strengthened the opi
Mons have heretofore pressed to Congress on this
Ject and deem it my duty, on the present OCCASION
again TO urge hemupon the attention of the Legislature
The sonndest maXns of public policy and the principles
upon which republican institutions founded, re-
commend proper adaptation Of the to the ex.
pendItnre anl they also require that the expenditure
shall be limited to what, BY economical administration
shall be consistent with the simplicity of the Governments
and necessary to efficient public service In effect
ing Ibis adjustment it is due il justice to The interests
OF the different States, and the preservation of
the Union ITSELF that the protection afforded by existing
laws To any branches the national industry should not
exceed what may be necessary couneract the regul
lions OF foreign nations and to supply of hose
articles OF manufacturer essential to the national ncpen
dence and safely n time of II, upon investigation,
NC foune, as IL IS believed X VIII De tat Lee
gsai've protection granted any particular interest is
seatef Than ndispensaby requisite for these objects,
recommend that it be gradually dminshed and that,
40 ar as may be consistent with these objects, the whole
oheihe Oh duties be reduced the standard
soon as just regard to the faith Of the Government and
te preservation OF the large capital invested in esa-
oNsmhents OF domestic industry will permit
a' manufactures adequate to the supply of Our do
Hlesuc consumption would, in the abstract be benef.
ca to our country, there no reason to doubt and IN
ehecl Their establishment there is perhaps no Amer
can cllizen VINO would not, for WHILE be willing to paw
higher price for them. But for this purpose 2 i nre
sumes that tariff of high duties designed fnr nerne
protection has entered into the minds of but few of our
statesmen The most they have anticipated ;s lem.
poray and generally incidental protection which thew
maintain has the effect to reduce the price by la,ao
competition, below that of the foreign article Eyner;
ence, however, our best guide this as on other sub
jects, makes doubtful whether the advantages of this
system not counteibaanced by many evils and whe.
Their il does not tend to beget, in the minds of large
portion OF our counrymen, spirit of discomfort and
Jealousy dangerous to the stability of the Union.
What then shall be done Large interests have
grown up under the implied pledge of our National Ie
gsation, which it would seem violation Of public faith
suddenly to abandon. Nothing could justify it but the
public safety, which the supreme law But those who
have vested their capital in manufacturing esabl IL
nens cannot expect that the people will continue per-
manenty TO pay high for their benefit, when the
money is not required for any legitimate purpose in the
administration OF the Government Is it enough that
.e hBh duties have been pail as long the money ar
sing ffon them could be applied to the common benefit
IN the extingushment of the public debt
Those who take enlarged view of the condition of
our Country must be satisfied tatthepolcy of protection
must be ultimately limited to those articles of domes
manufacture which are indispensable to safety in line
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support But beyond this object we have already
the operation of the system productive of discomfort. In
sections Of the republic its influence deprecated
as tending to concentrate wealth into few hands, and
creating those germs of dependence and vice which in
other countries have characterized the existence of
nopoes, and proved destructive of Liberty and the
general good large portion of the People in
ton OF the republic declares it only inexpedient
these grounds but as disturbing the equal relations of
property by legislation, and therefore unconstitutional
and unjust.
Doubtless these effects are in great tlerrec exagee.
rated, and may be ascribed to mistaken view OF the
considerations which led to the adoption of the Tariff
system but they are nevertheless important in enabling
us to review the subject with more thorough know
ledge of all IFS bearings upon the great interests off the
republic, aud with determination to dispose of
that none with justice complain
is my painful duty to state that in quarter of the
United States, opposoni to the revenue laws has risen
10 height which threatens to thwart their executions il
not to endanger the integrity of tie Union. Whatever
distractions may be thrown in the way OF the Judicial
Au"ri'ies OF the General Governments it IS hoped Fhey
will be able peaceably to overcome them by the pru-
dence Of their own officers and the patriotism the peo-
pie But should this reasonable reliance the modera.
ton and good sense Of all portions Of our feowctzens
y believed that the laws themselves
fully adequate to the suppression Of such attempts
may be Immediately made. Should the exgency arise,
rendering the execution Of the existing laws impractical
bic from any cause whatever, prompt notice of it will be
given to Congress, with the suggestion Of such views
and measures as may be deemed necessary meet it.
In conformity with principles heretofore explained, and
with the hope OF reducing the General Government to
that simple machine which the Constitution created, and
OF Withdrawing from the States all other influence than
that OF its universal benecence preserving peace af
iordhg an uniform currency, maintaining the nvioabli.
" OF contracts, dfusing intelligence, and dlschargng
uneit ITS other experimenting functions recommend
that provision be made TO dispose of all stocks held
by IN corporations, whether created by the General
State Governments, and placing the proceeds in the
Treasury AS source of profit these stocks Of IT.
tie or no value. as means onuence amoHg the States,
they are adverse to the purity of Institutions. The
whole principle on which they are based, is deemed by
many unconstitutional and persist in the policy which
they indicate is considered wholly inexpedient.
1t is my duty to acquaint you with an arrangement
made by the Bank OF the United States with portion of
the holders OF the per stock by which the Co
vernment VIII be deprived of the of the public funds
longer than was anticipated BY this arrangement which
will be particularly explained hy the Secretary of the
Treasury surrender OF the certificates Of this stock may
be postponed until October, 1883; and thus the liability
of the Government after lis ability to discharge the debt
may be continued by the failure OF the Bank to perform
| its duties
Such measures within tie reach Of the Secrs arv
OF the Treasury have been taken enable him ia ge
whether the public