Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-04-28
From the Vicksburg DAILY Whia.

share OF attention from Protestant Christians Il
From the vicksburg DAILY Wing. =
TO THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI it
Considerations connected with the close Of n
the late administration OF the General Govern Z
ment, and the introduction into power of anew G
one, justify to my judgment, the propriety of
this communication.
The last session of Congress has passed P
away without the adoption of any one act Of y
much popular interest Recent public demon I
STATIONS have indicated prevalent anxiety for T
a change of measures in the national legisla- !
ture, and existing necessity, it is believed, SUI
peradds its urgency TO the popular voice, and g
demands this action speedily. In reference to
several measures of emergency, it is supposed
but mainly connected with the public finances,
the President has issued his proclamation con-
vening Congress on the last Monday in May
next. propose to designate those measures
which VIII most probably engage the attention
of Congress at the called session, and to tender
few suggestions on each for your reflection.
One of the first importance is revision of
the revenue and tariff laws. BY resorting to
temporary expedients, this subject might be de-
ferred till the regular session. But it is so IN
tiunatelv associated with other measures which
viii doubtless be urged. that do not think it I
should be separately considered of.
From so much of public sentiment as Ihave |
gathered from hearing this subject agtated |
from time to time within the last two years, |
have great hope it may be so agitated as that
the cotton growing interest, which is believed
to be the most burdened by the system shall be
masurably reconcIed. The people of the
South have conceded the constitutionality and
policy of tariff for purposes of ordinary, legitl
mate and necessary revenue. It's protec-
tive tariff, or tariff which shall raise surplus
revenue against which we have waged opposI-
! ton.
The compromise act, Gas familiarly calIed,)
i has now nearly run downeto its fiscal MIMI
0 mum. From the general manifestation of
/ public sentiment at the South, the people have
i looked to this minimum as approaching such
n measure of Justice towards them as they were
g content to submit to without murmuring; and
d as Indicating standard of revenue resources,
2 to which they were disposed to conform as the
y necessities ofthe country should require yiel-
i ding nothing more to the protective principle
o than the incidental results of a necessary I'M
l. position of duties withffsths rule. 1t is not,
II perhaps, expected by them, that all importa-
10 tons are to be taxed thus much, but that none
10 of them should be taxed more. That any corr
siderable spirit of harmony viii obtain with the
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nj conform to this standard, do not indulge my
J selfto hope for. But do hope, and have mucl
IN reason TO believe, that when the aggregate
ITS sense of Congress is averaged and grades
ey down to the action OF the majority, they WI
NV COMPROMISE on this standard with noEgreate
IN determinations within the rule than now Obtain
to and with the incidental change OF home vaua
rly ton of cash duties. If correctly understood
| Mr. Calhoun last winter year since, IN NOR
ne than once advertng to the subject in the Senat
iet be indicated his satisfaction with the applica
9th ZION of these limits and principles to the re
is a adjustment Of this complex system. And S
nd far certainly as have ever understood tn
her sentiments ofthe people of Mississippi with II
I'M ference to the minimum result of the comprt
n | mise act have been led to suppose, II our o.
u ponents could be brought to more permane
9 COMPROMISE at this point, that we should co
IN slider such terms to be quite acceptable, IN Y
en- absence of all hope of better bargain.
en- if unhappily have overrated the spirit OF co
.ity, cession. which is looked TO IN the above co
formulated result from the manufacturing Stat
ter IF rather than moderate permanent syste
Mt they shall contend by n1ajorities, for exaggel
gon ted and oppressive impositions for purposes
my protection. then, know not OF other recoul
hind left to the Southern minority, than to JON W
tbe opposition divisions of interest most DIST
ing guished for their cupidity, and defeatf posi-
are fine siny sought advantages of the bRl,m VIII
path ever parliamentary manner we best may.
be a necessity much to be deplored, and wmcl
own earnestly trust we may not be constrained
1red, resort to.
own An, without distinction of party, admit
dis necessity OF revision Of the tariff, and but
,hind will question the propriety of having II
lrow resource for supplying sufficient revenue
lat | meet ordinary economical expenditures, W
Y Sc ont further continuing the questionable e.
0 me d,encv lat least in time ofpeace0 OF lssl
,e it. treasury notes to supply Deficiencies. In
care. Indictment, also, every consideration OF natl
sent security and national honor, will demand o.
new administration a considerable expendl
yes of for the repairs and augmentation OF our
% flee lected navy. The revenue, from duties
n the wear, was only about fourteen millions OF
may lars. while the ordinary expenditure OF the
n eve- vernment was more than double this am
4 it, This administration also came INTO power
LII. ont anv surplus treasury, or bank stock or
but it or "a, i resources on hand, and with d.
back; ;sb;no revenue. From the operation 0
divided COMPROMISE act, there will be deducu'
her of dnties in December next OF more ,than
being millions of dollars al once, and Ike 1urtne
under duction within few months afterwards
less previously obviated. The draw bacl
ron, ron, IN connection with the tarifflaws,den
Glance revisio1, TO preyent its becoming syste
on be- bounties chargeaDle on the lreasgi
Noun declining tariff on duted articles nearl
~ ord onr ;ronorfations are duty free, or near
If that ;nclndiru the latter list, the heavy and
he do. s;vo lnxnries of wines and s1ks--suggest
,or IN foro 4 IN revision of the tariffa further
stu9en- nue. is wanted, whether 1t Is not me mos
te for natible with southern interests that the I'M
o place be mainly derived by duty on tnese :
Rode ticlesq And whether such duty, Wh'
,ritiyely nothing protective in ITS character, "pu
stunen. nrincipaliy be paid by the rich who COZ
eytent most Of these articles But, mtenain9
~ 500 hr;ef suggestions, and not an essay OF
',nst ay mont will pass tony concluding IeLa
: .,,h;cb lie bead that the revision of the tarlI
:, Ito LIED session seems further indlspensap
- pui ~ Connection with another subject mex
&c tho oops;dared of viz The distribution q
E..y,c ssa1s of me uatbic lands among me Sta
.aor IRIS i . measure which, offered iast
resour- in restricted form, as snostleuee p
To- pop pective pre-emption law, lTecoaueu :
lmber Of AGAINST. But regard It as an ascef 'an
re which t5at with or without the vote OF MISSES
q :; the !; to become law at the called Session
s,a-s,,s +otas ar people Of the States N nalorl
y. ,,,;la decroad this result. AS question OF
soat bnr- hove NOT been able to attach SO mucn
- 1arra ~ the measure as most OF us =,
1n he e rDonents generally do It's slmpl
49,, ~. Eva distribute these process 70 q
~. ,,,,st make up an equal amount oil
the varle- eral Government y ..h;ct they cert
and tenn necessities reqvliee - rsverne ,pas