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a"efe -, ihoceu, QUO contingency that might II
save Il, but that 10 too uncertain TO rely upon n
certain class Of northern politicians. profess
ing friendship to the tariff, have been charged
with being secretly inimical To il, for political
purposes. They may change their ground,
and come out open and ubdsguissd supporters
Of the system. They may c,on find in the
measure which, have brought forward, a mo-
tive for their conversion. Sir, I shall reioice \
in Il, from whatever cause it may proceed
And II they can give greater strength and
durability to the system, and at tho same time \
quiet the dscontents Of its opponents,
shall rejoice still more. They shall not find
mo disposed To abandon IL, because 1t has /
drawn succor from an unexpected quarter.
No, Mr.. President, II IL Dot destruction but
preservation Of the system at which we aim.
II dangers now assaIi II, We have not created
them. have sustained il upon the strongest
and clearcst convictions Of Its cxpedency.-I
They are entirely unaltered. Had others,
who avow attachment To IL, supported it with
equal zeal and straightfor ~ ardness, IL ould be
now free from embarrassment; but with them
II has been secondary interest. utter no
complaints make no reprosches. ! wish
only TO defend myself now, as heretofore,
against unjust assaults. ] have been repre-
sented rs the father Of this system, and sm
charged with an unnatural abandonment Of
my own offspring. ] have never arrogated
10 myself any such intimate relation TO IL. o.
have, indeed, cherished IL with parental fond
ness, and my affection is undiminishcd. But
IN what condition do find this child tits in
The hands Of the Phllistines, who would stran-
gle IT. hy to its rescue, to snatch IL from
their custody, and to place il on bed Of Sc
curity and repose for nine years, where il may
grow and strengthen, and become acceptable
! TO the whole people. behold torch about
( being applied 10 favoritc edifcc, and would
save 1t, If possible, before i, is wrapt in flames,
or at least preserve the precious furniture
which II contains. ! wish to see the tariff
separated from the politics Of the country,
that business ncn may go To work in security,
with some prospect of stability in our laws,
and without every thing being s,aked OH the
| issue of elections as it were on the hazard Of
he die.
! And the other leading object which has
prompted the introduction of this measure
Tie trlnquilizing of the country, Is no less ina
poriant. All wise, human legislation must
consult IN some degree the passions, and pre-.
JUDGES, and feelings, as we'll as the interests
OF the people. IL would be vain and foolish
to proceed, At all times, aud under all cir
cums.anccs, upon the notion Of absolute GER
tainty in any system, or infallibility in any
dogma, and 10 push these out without regard
To any consequences. With US, who enter
tain the opinion that Congress is constitution
ally invested with power to protect dome tic
industry, u Is question Of mere expedcncy
as to the form, the degree, aud the time that
the protection shall be afforded In weighing
all the considerations which should control
and regulate the exercise OF that power, We
ought not to overlook what is due 10 those
who honestly entertain opposite opinions o.
large masses Of the community, and 10 deep.
lony-cherished, and growing prejudices. Per.
| CCtfInp. ourselves Cnnalltutannat i,nr
ment, we have less difficulty la accomnnoda-
ting ourselves to the sense Of the people OF
the United States upon this interesting sub
lJc:t. do believe that a majority Of them Is
IN favor Of this policy but am induced To
believe this almost against evidence. Two
States IN New England, which had been in
tavor Of the system, have recently cone out
against 1t. Other States OF the North aud the
East have shown a rcmar ablo ndiierence 10
ats preservation. u. indeed, they have wish.
cd 10 preserves il, they have, Nevertheless,
placed the powers Of Government IN hands
which ordinary Information must have assur-
ed them were rather hazardous despository
With us IN the West, although Ne are not
without some direct, and considerable iITdi-
rect. interest in the system, we have support
ed more upon national than sectional
grOunds
Meantime, the opposition Of q large and
by political success, has increased, aud n ill.,
ereasing. Discontents are multiplying and
assuming new and dangerous aspects. The,
have been cherished by the course and HOPES
INSPIRED during this administration, which, at
he very moment that IL threatens aud recon-
mends the use e the pow Of the whole Union.
proc lsims aloud the injustice u the system
which II would enfosce. These diseoutsniA are
nCt limited 10 thoss who maintaiu the exiray A.
CANT theory of nuilihc alton they are not eon4
hncd To oBe State; they ere cue xtensIve " ith
the entire South, and extend even u Northern
hiates. Ithas beou inttnated by the Senator
from MASSACHUSETTS, that, " We legislate al
this session on the tariff, We would seem 20
i,sIslate under the influence Of q panic. be-
lieVe, Mr. President, I am not more sensible
"a danger 81 any kissl than ms fellow-men are
generally. u, perhaps, requires As much
moral courage 20 lsgislale under the inpu,s
tiSn Of pane, - TO refrain frOm II, lest such
On inputa'Iun should be made. But he bo
regards the Prcsen, question a. being Hunted
70 south Carolina alone, takes ,ie~ Off
much Too contracted. There - . syOpsthy
81 feeling and interest throughout the v hole
sonih. Other Southern stsies may d.aer
irOm that ., tO tlse remedy g. be nov usod
bat all agree great AZ IN ny humble dga,ent
. tneir error in the substantial Irsiits cftl,e
cause. tan there ~ doubt that thlss v NO
think ~ common will sooner or later sct in|
concert Events are on the wing. and has.
teninK THIS Cooperation. SiHrs The commence.
i"cnt Oi ihs session, tho most pOworful so,.tl.-
err member Of tbe mon has taken measure
which cannot fail o. 10 sd - important eoBss-
quenoes She has jeputsd Que Of her no,i
distinguished citizens e. request a suspension
OF mtasures q Resistance No attentive obser-
! yer can doubt ;hsi Tie suspension Wil b. made
Neii' sif. suppose "a taxes place, and COn-
gseas should lat ~ the urGt session ~ sa0rd
TIE redress Which riil ~ solicited, what curse
E0uid every principle q honor, sod every
considerable of tie Interests of Virgins g.
she understand. hen. sxast rom her p
WOgii she MT make common Cause With 8
l rarniInai and Il ahe az. You'd GOT lie enlIIn