Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-28

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ly unequal oppressive, and such abuse of power
as Incompatible with the prime free government
and the great ends of civil socctyH do not know, sir
where the const uiona objections TO ths bet
ter summed than in the very address OF tho Free Trade
Convention Of Philadelphia, TO which the gentleman has
referred for another purpose The gentleman is certain
ly mistaken when ne relies that expo on as an au-
thorty in favor Sir, understand the argument,
only admitted that Incidental protc con may be afforded bv
snposcdonly for revenue but that the rights express
~ denied Of inposng any additional duty for the purpose
Of aording that protection dismiss dis branch of the
SUBJECT whhe remark, that hctherw he rghtor wrong
in our views on this question: the opinion il Conscientious
y and almost universally entertained throughout the whole
South, that the projecting system involves gross violation
oil tho solemn compact which is the bond of our Union.
come now, sir 10 tho question of the policy which
ought TO be adopted this important in the history
OF our government We have arrived at most inter
esng crisis in national aIls-onc to which the Poo
pie have been looking up with intense anxiety for several
years past They have contemplated the extinction Of
tho public debt as the great day OF jubilee when they
were tobe relieved from the expressions which they have
like the children Israel Of DID, hive passed through the
wilderness, and in sight Of the promised land
They stand the top of Mount Pisgah and look with
delight, at the goolly prospect before hcm-and it is for
YOU this day to determine whether they shall perish in
the Wilderness be permitted possess and enjoy their
rich inheritance. Sir, have shewn that the whole
tenn oil duties is oppressive and uncqua-hat the very
action oil the Government is so-yci do WISH gentle
men 10 suppose that disposed push our claims
an immeaslrable extent No, will ask that north
ern manufactures shall he taxed because duties 10 what
ever extent imposed, operate upon our industry.
arc wiling TO agree that the revenue necessary for
inc ordinary purposes of tho Government shall be levied
ect
taxes may be collected affords argument in their favor
to which we are willing yield, though we well know
mat they must operate most inuriousy interests.
But In yielding this much, have surely right to
that no more money shall be cvcdin this way than Shall be
absolutely necessary. We think we have right TO in.
sis that on The extinction the public debt the twelve
millions of dollars heretofore annually Appropriated TO Thai
oect should noongcr be levied and further that no more
money shall be raised than nav be r
olnary expenditures OF the Government other
reduction than this must be foundedon idea of con,c
Increase OF The public expenditures. And why should
DSCHp ha-N ,a,, IL
they should be diminished. The principal objects of ex
Pcndilurc for many past have been with
Preparations Tor war; but, with the progress Of works
oil defence, and the increase population the
~ Tor his expenditure WILL in great measure cease
aeed K does appear TO me that it will be hardly nccessa
ry hereafter to seek other security against invasion t
wit be found in the strong and hearts o. our
leliow-cltizens But the gentleman insists that our re-
venue shall not be reduced below eighteen millions of dol
lars while we all know that twelve millions have here
toiore furnished abundant supply for every purpose in
oiuding million year for internal improvements. The
gentleman admits that 2ht not TO provide for r
Plus, and says with great force and truth that a divs sion
oil 1t among the States would be departure from ALI sound
principes,of government. For, said the gentleman "to
give back 10 the States the individuals from whom il
was drawn in the same proportion, would be papable
aosurdlty; while, to distribute it different PROPORTIONS
woad be an act of gross injustice" / submit whether
is arguments not equally applicable internal improve
nant but waving this point would ask, if wo arc to
nave no surplus, why raise eighteen millions of dollars
SIX millions more than tho ordinary expenditures of
the government To provide, says the gentleman for
CONTINGENCIES But sir is not morally certain that
your receipts must exceed your estimates--the re-
and fx
what standard you will, my life upon it, we shall have
surplus, and not deficit unless gentlemen mean 10 nro
VIDE ioromo new and grand scheme OF national cxpend
lure: bssides against accidental deficiencies sufficient
provision Will be found in the uncaodfo appropriaons
always to be found in the Treasury Hsving shown tho
extent TO which the ought be reduced pro.
esed to consider The niode in which that reduction ought
10 be effected The first scheme suggested by the zen
uoman, is continuance of existing duties ON Tho nnro
cced articles and carrying up tho duties protected ar
ucles TO prohibition The gentleman saws, however that
he is not in favor of this scheme because he wou
on bchav
10 foreign competition. But what Of competition is
that to which they arc exposed when entrenched behind
cent! 4 have shewn that the existing duties arc TO
certain extent prohibitory and when the gentleman de
cares himself against prohbition he seals the cone
ton of his resolution which proposes 10 retain the
existing system untouched, prohibitions and ALL
come now TO the schemes advocated by the gentleman
himself. 10 take OIL the duties entirely from all the un
protected articles, except wines and silks and leave them
as they arc upon the protected articles
ne hrst objection TO this scheme is that il is prono sod
ny 1t TO take of only So 900, 600 of taxes. even after m.
Treasury is to be relieved from charge of SI2 coo 600
by the extinction of the public debt That il pronosoe
therefore, 10 create annual surplus of SO 900 600 be-
You'd the wants OF the Governments not only without tho
smallcsneccssty, but with the certain effect If cbongn
the character OF your Government and corrlntin The
people WHY'S this surplus to be created? Has the gen
ueman gwen single reason in lis favor; or has he not
himself sealed the condemnation of his own proposiiion
f5en he admitted that surplus ought to be created for
this scheme * f 4 is not TO be in shape distributed
taxation while the taxds E2scd' The next objection 10
roman Just as they subject duties Nurles from all
per cent 1t Is true that the gentleman seeing pr9gG
inc enormy OF the proposition in its original form now
consents mat some very moderate duty may be levied on
wines and silks But, sir, should be glad TO know in
Wh vines and silks differ from the numerous other ar-
ces which, by the gentleman's scheme are TO come in
duiy ice Here IS list OF of them and IL will h,
Tor inc senate and the country say how far it is reason,
DC orust that the of these articles shall con-
lDe nothing TO the public revenue while the honest Ia
boring man is TO be taxed from 10 100 dollar. ON evcrv
hundred dollars which he expends woocns and the
uhcls tue iron and the sugar. which are
TO INC health and comfort of himself and family
Ut * one OF the grandest farces ever aemptcd N H.,
PIayed OH upon free people, to attempt made 10
euuce me taxes on olives and caper anchoyies and
uy u mace, Cloves nutmegs pre- cious stones oIabacr
ornaments, corcals, pcruTnery, artificial flowers biarI
Dd Datuedore3 and shuttccOcks, coral beads and cold
shboxeS silver spnctaclcs and ivory headed canes vol
VeS ana lace, null musins and gos de Naples c,mcps
mar shawls morocco and prunca shoes fine cambrics
plated chaing-dshes, porcelain china dinner and t
eets gold watches, Cologne water Champaien and Rnr
ghuy wines oranges aud pineappes, embroidery ivorv
an inc itsh linens, parasols, tables pilf hook
per ookng glasses, ycrmceli and macaroni Italian mar
Oc Wanc' ornaments rouge, and court postcr
cheSsnen sweet scented soap, silk stocking gold and Sill
yer minutes, mante time pieces, tooth powder wax dos
ana hundred other things used by the rich We saw il
zone oil tho grandeSt forces played of upon free
people that such articles those have enumerated
should be exempted"
ask Tor the for this distinction which reiovos
WXulcs from taxation, and throws them upon tic mcgee
Slres OF ME; which burdens the poor and exempts tho
nch' and am told II is necessary protection Whose
protection Why the wealthy propricors of mapuCsctmr