Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-04-04

calling for further legislatiou shall be disco
vsred, there will be moro time thea than we
have now to ssppiy them. Let N, On this
occasion Of compromise, pursue the exsmpIe
Of our fathers, who, under tho influence Of
the same spirit, Ia the adoption Of the constr
tuition Of the United States, Determined TO ra-
tify u, and 90 for amendments Afterwards.
To tho argument OF the Senator from Mas
saehusetts, that this interest, and that and
the other cannot be susta ipcd under the pro-
tcction beyond 1912, repeat the answer that
no one can now tell what may then be necs,-
sary. That period will pro, lido for itself
But was surprised 10 hear my friend sing.
ling out iron ss an article that would be most
,nJar'ously affected by the operation Of thu,
ohi.-lf an not greatly mistaken in INV re-
collection, he opposed and voted against the
act OF ieas, because Of the high duty impos-
ca on iron. hut for that duty, (.nd perhaps
the duty on hemp which he then considered
threw an unreasonable burden upon the navi-
sat'on OF the country, he would have support
ed That act. or all the articles 20 which pro-
tectipg duties arc applied, iron, and the manu-
iactnres oil iron, enjoy the highest Profession.
During the term Of nine years, the deductions
from the duty arc not such IN se rsously TO im-
pair those great interests, unless all my in
formation deceives me and he yond that pc
riod the remedy has been alre ady Indicated
Let me suppose that the anticipations which
form upon the restoration Of concord and
confidence shall be all falsified that neither
The sense OF fratcrnsl affection nor common
JUSTICE. nor even common interests, will lead
20 an ainicab!e adjustment of the tariff beyond
iot@' Lee me suppose that period has arriv-
we'd, and that the provisions of the bill shall
De interpreted rs m obligatory pledge upon
The Congress Of that day and let me suppose
a,so sna' greater amount OF protection than
The bill provides is absolutely Necessary TO
some interests, what is TO bc donc' Regard
cd as pledge, IL does not bind Congress for
ever To adhere to the specific rate Of duty
contained in the ball. The most, in that view
That II exaets, is 10 make fair experiment.
II, after such experiment, il should be de-
mohssrated that, under such an arrangement,
OF the tariff, the interests Of large portions Of
The mon would be sacrificed, and they ex-
posed To ruin, Congress will be competent To
Apply some remedy, that will be effcctual;
aud hope and believe that, ia such a coutin-
gency, some will be devised that may preserve
The harmony and perpetuate the blessings of
the Union.
II has been alleged that there will be an
ausme n,ation, instead Of diminution of reve-
nue., under the operation Of this bill. feel
quite confident OF the reverse but il is suf-
hcicnt TO say that both contingencies arc care
iuiiy provided for in the bill, without Affect
ing the protected articles.
The gentleman from Massachusetts disIikes
tho measure, because il commands the con-
currence OF those who have been hitherto OBJ
posed, IN regard TO the tariff, and is approved
oy the gentleman from South Carolina INr.
Calhoun rs well as by myself. Why, sir,
the gentleman has told Us that he is not Oh
posed to any compromise. Will he be pleas
ed 10 sas how any compromise can be effect
ca, without concurrence between those who
mad been previously divided, and taking some
medium between the two extremes! The
wher The division may have been, so much
the better for the compromise, which ought
10 be judged ofby its nature and by its terms.
ana not solely by those who happen 10 vote
iort- IL Is m adjustment to which both the |
great interests in this country may accede |
without either being dishonored The triumph |
oil neither Is complete. Each, for the sake Of |
peace, harmony, aud union, makes some con- |
cesston. The South has contended that eyery !
yestige OF protection should be eradicated
from the statute book, and the reyenue stan |
dard forthwith adopted In asserting 10 this /
OIL, valves that pretension-yields to rea-
sonaoic protection Tor nine years and con-
sents, IN consideration Of the maximum of |
twenty per cent. 70 be subsequently applied. |
10 Determinations below il, cash duties, home
valuations, and long list Of free articles
INC North and West have commended for the !
practical application Of the principle Of pro-
lection, regulated by no other limit than the /
necessary wants Of the country. II shey ac-
eede to this adjustment, they agree, In consid-
eration of the stability and certainty whieh9 |
years' duration OF fayorite system Of policy
affords, and OF the other advantages which
nave been enumerated, 60 come dowu in 1912
10 limit not exceeding twenty per cont
Both parties, animated by desire TO avert /
ne evils which might flow from carrying
Out INTO all their consequences the cherished
system OF either, have met upon common !
ground, made mutual md friendly conce ssion,
ana ! trust and sincerely believe, that neither
WIZ have hereafter occasion Co regret, ss
neither can justly reproach the other with
what may be now done.
This, or some other measure Of eoneiiisfion. Is
nov more thsp ever necessary, since the passage
through the senate, OF the enforcing bill no tia,
hih' had been present on the Anal vote, should
have gwen my s..en'. although With great reIue-
tance. believe this government, not o1iv ross.a.
"a OF the constitutional power. bni 60 be bound. /
ny every confederation, TO u1aintain the nutAor;tr
o. the laws. Bot deeply regretted the necessity
~inrh seemed TO the 70 require the passage OF ouch
o'''. ich 40 new born zeal in favor q IA- /
present administration, Of which nov think a \
have siWHys Thought could non yote against the \
measure; would not speak in its behalf thor
most proper ia me to leave TO the friends Of the
administration and TO others, Who might feel them
selves particularly esed upon, TO defend and sus-
Jaws strong measure ofthe administration. With
resper' 10 u.s series u 70 whie the Executive
has resoried, IN rvIs,ion 20 our southern disturb
Anee th's - not 10 occasion 90 enter upon fall /
consideration u thcfns but uiIl briefly say ,hst
s"houFh the proclamation is paper of uDeon,-
mon ABILITY aud eloqueOee, doing great eresIi, AZ
composition, 10 him vho prepared u, and 70 hin,
Who signed 70. think u contains some ultra doe 1
tr'Scl, wbel, ~ party IN this country had venur.d
20 asssn. with thesc are mixed up msny sound 1
PrifsiI ,Ss and just views Of our poii,esI sy,,er,
" % 70 10 be- lodged By iis rfFcsts upon those %
vhom q wss more immediately addressed. v must
es admitted IN have been ili-timej and ung 5rturste
lnatead d sESying tie excitement which prevail
81 'neTes.t tie exsspers,ion IN tlsc infcetrd dis
tt'e'' and shOrtsd nrw and unnecessary causes Of
diseo1'eni ard disrtislaction IN the South general
y. he message subsequently, transmitted, 90 Goa