Litchfield enquirer., 1833-01-03
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Just estimation, priced above NIL priceI
had much rather he myself ihe slave,
And wear the LOMds than fasten them on him."
Respecting the cons,utouaIi,y Of the Tariff, some
ofthe great men Of our country differ: respecting the
policy and expedency Of IL, many differ still more;
some from interest, others from reason and hPueet
conviction. The bill has been attacked one hand
and defended on the other, every assailable poin
till the harmony Of UniOR is changed 10 discard,
its beauty furnished in our eyes andi1th0se Of
foreigners, aud It's very existence buddy ahreSened
In this state Of things the great question be-
what shalt be done OF the constitu,ionaIty Of the
bill, nothing need here be said. 1t has passed we
are receiving great revenue in consequence; also
many Of citizens have invested large capitals in
manufacturing establishments. The public debt is
nearly paid, and aprropra, is yet made of the
surplus revenue, which s likely soon to accrue. Now,
of three things mus, 10 done; either the Tariff
dulles mus, be reduced that the will about
meet. the expenses Of government; the revenue
be permitted accumulate in treasury il
must be expended. 1.-THE first measure be adopted,
there be almost total repeal of all duties; for
were they reduced, say half the excess of goods
which would be imported that account, would pro-
duce about equal to what it is at present. and
low, low enough 10 the annual expenses Of
government, commerce would be placed directly
under the sole control fforeg our govern
ment prove treacherous those whom il has invited
by giving protection invest capital ia manufactures
that capital in many instances be lost, and it's
ruined. II the second measure be adopted, and the
revenue suffered accumulate, i, will lie nearly USE
less. Ii the third be adopted and appropriations be
made for internal improvements, there will be wran.
glings and for money Uness divided among
the states according representation; y some sections
Of the country will receive more than others, COM
plants will be made, and shall be thrown into
comnaotiODs we are at present by the Tariff. Be-
Sides il is very doubtful whether the consluonaliy
Of making internal improvement be ackno wtedg
ed universally enough 10 make it The settled policy Of
government unless they be such will clear
y bear the national. We ought, then, il possi
bic, 10 fnd out some object OF national character,
aud Of such general interest, that all would unite with
eagerness in making appropriations for it's accomplish
ment. Will the abolition Of slavery aud the colo
In order determine if il will be, il tirsi be
certained undet what regulations appropriations to
this end should be made.
On the part Of the u States it should be agreed to
make annual appropriation for cer,ai" number Of
years. perhaps ten, defay the expense oiranspor.
ing our negroes to Africa and Of furnishing them
their arrival with necessaries sufficient their
immediate wants. All the negroes should not be
at once, because disorder and distress
could fail Of being introduced into the Colo
nies; but small number going annually might open
way for others follow. On the part Of the slave
holding states it should be agreed yield up annually
and gratis he U. Siates part Of their slaves, pro.
portionae in number to the number Of years deter
mined upon for their remova 10 be transported. But,
lest might refuse deliver up negroes in
this manner, and hope, when distressed with an ex-
cess Of slaves avoid the evils thereof by sending
away free into other states, il should be prov-
ded, that negroes be permitted to emigraie from
such Stale into another. Il should also be further
agreed the part Of the states TO deliver up afsheir
slaves for were it permitted them 10 deliver up part
and retain the rest, they would be relieved Of the bur-
den Of an excessive number, and the whole nnon
would not have the pleasure Of seeing slavery abolish.
ed. BY yielding up part Of their slaves annually, the
owners would not suffer the Inconvenience attendant.
were they TO part with them al! at once.
The discussion Of a question which might here
arise, whether or no, the negroes, funwing, should
be compelled emgra,e, may be waived; because !,
is taken for granted all the free would rejoice, in
few ycars, il at frs TO 60; and those not free
would re"ice 60 any time and at any hazard but
IL noi they would be yielded directly to the authority
Of their masters for transportation.
How will the U. States generally accept such an ar.
rangemen,7 By making an appropriation lor'he pur-
pose named is clear tina. the money goes principal.
ly for The benefit Of The slave .hoders. They then
ought 10 be willing 10 live under tariff Of duties: II
they pay the duties, rs they cay they do, they then
will also have the benefit Of them. The uon.slave-
holders can, under such arrangement, justly claim
permanent tariff, and in this way the dstraeiiHg
question Of that bill may be amicably settled. Bni the
pubIicNpinion Of the holding states be
tesiedBy individual opinion. And where sho we find
an Individual, who il direct tax were laid raise
suso sufficient transport all negroes. bond and
free, would rejoice paying doabIe his share,
we're required for the sake Of abolishiBg slavery
How much more ready then would every one be 10
see the public appropriated that object 81
Virginia, while oil the states held slaves was nearly
the heart Of Union but since The states north Of
her have abolished slavery, the ease has altered. NJ
England abolished it, and il soon stood pre.emneni-
Mes. York, and IL rapidly improved--Pennsylsania
and il is ushering into IghlMaryIand 10 aboring 10
abolish il, and il begins feel vgor-Virginia has
been terSorstruck, and has heen seeking means and