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necessity of terminating that policy at
that time. 1t is most gratifying to SEQ
these who were the most ardent advo-
Gates of that ''compromise," al that time,
now uniting with those for whose bene-
iii Il was made, in a sincere effort to re-
establish the former system. From the
great States of New York, PennsyIVa
MIA, Maryland. and Virginia, many Pc
tltlons are presented, like your own,
from some Of the most patriotic and in.
teIligent Of the citizens OF those States,
asking and demanding an increase Of
duties on imports, in order entirely TO
supply the Government from that source,
and also to give protection and aiment
10 their numerous and Ianguishlng man.
ufactOres. A majOrily Of the people Of
these States are returning TO thor first
and best opinions on this subject, and
they appear ready to aid in the restora-
ton Of that system, which time has con
vinced them ought never to be abandon
ed; and this conviction appears now 10
| u0 ulIIuSt UNIVERSAL
think, therefore, that am not too
sangune in the hope that there is,
throughout every part Of the Union,
coincidence in the views and opinions Of
disinterested and able men, and a con-
cert in their action, for the patriotic
purpose Of raising our beloved country
from The depths Of dependency into
which she is now cast, and replacing her
on that proud and elevated eminence
she occupied some years ugo-reanl-
mating and reviving that industry and
enterprize which had given 10 our in
teresls and independence such an impe.
tus, that the retardng causes, accumu-
lated by improper action for ten years,
have only been able to bring her down
to her present unhappy position. The
class Of men to whom | alude, are not
circumscribed by sectional or selfish OBJ
lects, any more than confined by party
or political lies. 1t is composed Of those
who have the most permanent interest,
and the greatest stake in every part OF
our countrv-those from whose sub
stance 10 to be taken, and whose labor is
TO be taxed, for the annual support and
supply this country may need. in all
the various exigences Of peace and war
As they are the support and pride Of the
country, so ought their interests tc
claim the paramount attention, and thei
industry the unceasing vigilance, Of he
: legislation. No matter under what SUI
they may toll, what land cultivate, o.
what may be the fruits Of their industry
!, thew need, and must receive, the consti
tu,ional care and paternal protection o
the General Government. II alone ha
s The power and ability to pervade every
part, and reach in its benefcent action
9 every town, village, and hamlet; ant
every working man, from Maine to Flo
rida, from the shores Of the Atlantic t.
n the recesses of the Rocky Mountains
d has a right TO demand and look for pro
d lection, at his labor in the field, in tn
, shop, and in his proper business, as we
from foreign capital, skill, and Iabo
and from all combined, and Governmer
patronage superadded, as he has fro'
foreign arms and foes AS TO the pow
er of Congress to do this, | believe yo
have never doubted, and many Of thos
/, who did are becoming converts to tn
- = doctrine. In every State Of the UnloI
= able advocates are heard for protection
ot 81 and congratulate you, that your vie"
~ and opinions find in the present Secrt
~ tary OF the Treasury an able, eSpe
: rienced, and most powerful aid. AS tn
financial officer of the Government,
- most critical period for its credit ar
ID ID safety, his opinions and recommends
~ ~, tious are almost conclusive as 10 its
nd ID ton, aided as they are by an expansl'
~ and patriotic view Of the whole subIec
-, and enforced by clear and sound arg
n ment He, as well as you, regar
- wool, cotton, hemp, iron, and leather,
~ objects Of national concern, and the
70, permanent supply at home as essentl
nd nd TO our indie pendence! Thus recognI
oJ ing the paramount and indispensable d
no " aud obligation Of the Government
,;s encourage and protect their Productlo
~ ~ until they equal al the wants ol o
- 70 people; admitting, also, that the exte'
or T variety, and employment Of labor,
other articles of convenience, and n
NJ, essential TO national defence, calls
~ the favorable regard and fostering ca
~ of the Government; establishing,
nd nd twenty years financial experience
~. %s the Treasury, that increased duties
M n, not materially impede commercial o.
mo mo rations, while they facilitate the salu
IN ry action of the Government, exIe
,nr and increase home market for our
y rcullural products, and most materIa
~ add to the value OF labor Of all descr
..oI I tons; fixing, forever, the great tru
,ss for which we ever contended, "that
~" ~" bor and industry are the true sour
mS r .,;onol yoolih and prosnaritV, =