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rect the politics OF The country, have
satisfied me that no such institution
should be tolerated, under any cir
cumstances. The facility and success
with which the public business has re-
Gently been done through the State
Banks, have, in my opinion proved
that 4 National Institution is rs unne-
cessary as il is unsafe and unconstitu-
tional.
In relation 10 the Tariff, my views
appear also not TO be understood.-At
the close Of the last war, the general
sentiment seemed to prevail among our
eminent statesmen, especially those
who had supported the Government
IN that conflict, that il was the true
policy Of the Government 90 10
regulate the Tariff, as to promote
the establishment Of manufactures
within or borders. In this opinion,
many Of the Statesmen from the South
united with those Of the Middle and
Western States. Without being dis
tinguished as a peculiar advocate Of
the course Of Legislation which grew
up under these circumstances, I gave
IT my support in pursuance Of public
opinion. As soon, however, as / per-
ceiyed the dangers which were likely
to grow out Of this species Of legisla-
ton pushed TO excess, became an
advocate for the reduction ofthe Tariff,
and voted for every proposition hav-
ing that end in view, Gown to and in
GLIDING the compromise, which was
made at the session Of lS3!-3. That
compromise ought 10 be considered by
all good citizens as putting an end TO
the question. No prudent and patrio-
tic man will, am sure, ever attempt a
renewal Of that species Of legislation.
For myself, can sincerely say, that |
should consider any attempt Of that
sort as savouring Of enmiiy TO the go
vernment, inasmuch as il is unneccs-
sary as a measure Of policy, and would
certainly revive controversy more
dangerous to our union than any other
which has arisen since the adoption ol
the Federal Constitution. The prescr-
walton Of the Union, and the harmo-
ny Of its members, are incomparably
more important than any system Of
legislation which regards only the Pc
cuniary interests Of portion Of tho
people.
The same remarks are applicable, in
great degree, TO the subject of In
ternal lmprovements.-In relation 10
them, il may also be observed, that the
success of the several States, in their
prosecution. and the great local inte-
rests vested in them, together with the
consideration that the States manage
their concerns with more care and
economy than the General Government,
are persuasive arguments against Fed
eral interference in them hereafter,
beyond such works as are universally
conceded to be Of National charac-
ter.
In fine, Iconsider the views Of Presi-
dent jackson, on the Tariff and Intern
al Improvements, as founded in true
wisdom; and, as far as I may hereaf-
ter be enabled, il will be nv earnest
endeavor to give them efficacy in the
administration Of the Government.
On these leading subjects, felt il
my duty TO touch, because il seems to
have been enormously apprehended
by some, that would be disposed to
use the influence Of high official sta
ton, TO restore an expiring Monopoly,
and certain mischievous systems OF
policy which experience has exploded.
It's Notifying TO me, that such an i'm
preston should have obtained any
credence whatever, since the steady,
though not boisterous support. which l
have given 10 the President i'm his
persevering and successful warfare on
those systems. So far from entertain
ing any such design or desire, look
upon myself as selected by the Con-
vention, for the purpose of aiding to
make permanent the principles and
policy in the administration Of our Co
vernment, which have recently been
sanctioned by such decided marks of
public appreciation, and to which am
pledged alike by inclination and duty.
On other subjects, a public life Of
thirty years uninterrupted activity,
has. trust, been sufficient 10 enable
my countrymen TO understand my
principles and my motives Of action.
] believe no man will charge me with
dereliction Of duty towards my coun-
try, or my countrymen. In devotion
to my country. no one will say that I
have been wanting; and trust, that
mine has not been ga faith without
works" My constituents have never
charged me with neglect Of their in
terests, collectively OF individually !;
and, TO an American citizen, complain
ing Of wrong, and asking the aid Of a
friend, wherever residing. or however
poor, unknown and humble, have
never turned a deaf car, OF refused 10
labour for him, a. for a brother. To
this iaithfulness, and these exertions
r. be useful, more than TO any extraOr-
binary qualifications in me, do I at
tribute the honor which the Conven-
ton have done me; and should the