Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-01-17

has been ever since incorporated in the
laws of the Union, and was believed to
be, what Of right it ought to be, per-
manent and settled principle Of the poll
cy Of the Government, in faith of which,
the people Of this enterprising and indus
trious Republic, might act with conf
dence and be secure in their labours and
pursuits.
Resolred, That this Assembly does not
perceive in the present juncture Of the
affairs Of the Union, nor in the sugges-
tons submitted in connexion with the
aforesaid propositions, any sufficient rea-
son for change in National policy of a
character so comprehensive, and fraught
with consequences widely disastrous, and
to fearful extent, absolutely ruinous to
the Agriculture, Commerce and Manu-
iactures, the population, power and hap
pncss Of now prosperous people: On
the contrary, this Assembly being con-
vinced that under existing circumstan-
ces, the sole path of safety, is that of
calm and perseverng frmness, cannot
but view with equal surprise and disap-
probation all suggestions that counten-
ance the substitution of the will Of mi
nority, for that OF very great maj nlorty
OF the people Of these states; and PRO-
tests against the ratification Of any such
suggestions by the adoption at this time,
Of any national measure affecting the
National Industry, Resources or Reven-
ue, in conformity thereto; and this pro-
test it makes, under solemn and ire
sistible conviction that every such men-
sure would not only tend to introduce in
to all our councils, weakness, irresolu-
tlon and inconsistency, but would para
lize every just power Of government and
create a far greater and more immediate
probability Of a dissolution, both of the
Government and of the Union, than any
which otherwise exist
Resolved, That this Assembly cannot
perceive how surrender of principle,
necessary for the Independence and pros
perity ofthe nation, to mcnaces ofdisun-
ION, or Of lawless proceedings from mi
nority, can be less disastrous to the in
terests, or the honor of the nation, than
surrender to actual and overpowering
force; nor how those who are constrain--
cd or who are willing thus in anticipation
to surrender, can be said to enjoy the
benefits and protection of n Republican
Government, or to possess the character
essential to the existence Of such Gov
eminent.
Resolrcd, That the essential and vital
interests Of The people Of this State, and
in the opinion Of this General Assembly,
the interests Of the great body Of the
people in all the States, including those
in which the dissatisfaction Of part has
been most distinctly manifested and most
speciously argued, require that the pro-
lection now provided by law, should be
continued to articles of the growth, pro-
duction and manufacture Of the United
States.
Resolred, That the necessity OF pro-
tective tariff by no means arises either
solely or principally from its importance |
to those who upon the faith of the Gov
ernment, have invested their capital in
manufacturing establishments; tkat such
a tariff is demanded by considerations az
fecting the independence nnd securt, of
the nation in times of commotion, and af. |
iecting its resources and the resources
and cnJoyments, comforts and nccessi-
ties Of its individual citizens in all times:
That the great and permanent class of
proprietors and cultIvators of the soil in
every state, the whole class of laborcrs,
whether deriving the means of their sub
sistence from mechanical or other daily
tori; the whole class Of employers and
employed who are engaged in a sound
and profitable commerce, interior and
exterior, foreign or domestic, classes
which mainly constitute the population
and strength of the Republic, her means
OF advancement III peace, and her hope
OF defence in war-al these and the mil
lions who compose them, whether con-
sidered in classes, or singly as individ-
uals, have deep, n fixed and absorbing
interest in the preservation ofthe protec-,
ton now extended to the national indus
try; an interest in respect to which the
interest Of the owners and conductors of
manufacturing establishments, also re.
quiring that protc cction, are intermediate,
subsidiary and subscryicnt. !
Resolred, That the Senators from this
State IN Congress, be instructed, and the
Representatives be requested to use their
exertions and influence to prevent any
abandonment whatever Of the protective
policy, and also to prevent such re-
ductlon Of the protection now extended
by law to the productions Of the soil,
mines, and manufactures Of the United
States, as has been proposed to Congress
at the present session, and is embraced
in the bill now pending before tha, body,
as reported by the committee of Ways