Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-04-14
THE GAZETTE.
MARTINS BWRG, va.
THURSDAY. APRIL II, ts42.
PROJECTIONS OF HOME INDUSTRY.

PkOIECliUA VI HOhE LsDuSih1.
There IS no subject Of public interest which
seems to lie claiming 80 much Of the serious
.ideration Of our countrymen At this time, as the
Protection OF Americas Industry. Wesrs rej,iced
to End this state Of feeling existing throughout the
land and rejoice still 10 find that the subject
is now being worked in the forge Of the American
Aeast and mind regardless If old party distinctions.
Men, in the language Of Senator Rivss, should
never forge. that they have country to serve as
we'll a. party to obey" and ,herefo'e should
never denounce and abuse any subject which tends
10 advance he glory, prosperity and independence
of the nation because this that great man OF lead.
er OF party may choose authoriis,ivsiy to decide
the constitotionalify or -xpediency Of a measure
Tn. Question Of Protection Of American Industry
!. one which appeals alike to US all, be We rich o'
poor. I, is subject upon which oil Of US should
seriously ,e-ci for involves consideration, deep
~ affecting The homer, glory, prosperity and indie
pesd-nce Of our common country. We do mos,
.oenpl, believe thai II the people Of This coun,r,
Americans ought 20 have DOM, instead Of rushing
headlong sgsin.t it fes the purpose Of sustaining
party and party triumpbs. ~e should this day Lave
been spared The humia,ion.sf behoidins the great,
nstior upon the face Of the earth in the midst
Of abundant crops and ell the bouniies Of Kind
Providence, in poverty and rsin. The great body
Of the American people ore honest and practical
men, Who do not dwell in the clouds. but condc.
scend to come down upon the Earth occasionally,
and view matters ard things they really are and
we are certain that in their reflections and casting
abou, once more to rid themselves and their CON
mon ,aintry from debt and distress. have become
convinced that the Projection Of Home Industry
is the only mean. by and through which the matter
can be accomplished, and hence the deep interest
now everywhere taken in the subject. Let the
people act, and act promptly. Let the question be
freely and openly discussed. fee from party ras-
cour and We feel certain thousands who have in
day. ra., opposed will become champions in
the cause.
Great conventions Of the people are now in ses
sion, consulting together upon tho subject. MeI-
| chants, Mechanics and Farmers now ming'e togc
Their and send up their voices. experience and Wis
dom 10 the National Councils and demand relief.
Americans have a common destiny and common
country 10 serve, and our word for it their hearts
are now in this subject. and they will more
declare their independence. Tho nonsensical ides
Of " Free Trade" has passed from theft minds
The subject is understood. and all the humbuggery
heretofore practsed under the pratics Gag 10 -x.
posed, and the common Of our people is Using
superior to he sOire drawing and genius Of Mr..
CALHOUN, "et id omne genus" Free TRADE, MS
pructised by tho wr-drawers. is TO suffer foreigners
II tax every product of Americs to DEATH and At
the same time send her own into market.
{ ee of duty. Such is Fee Trada-rSx side
and free on the other. We may advertio this sub
| ject ngan, and show the dcl-terious influence OF
Free Trade. nov praciised. upon the prosperity
| Of our country. Free Trade is the cause of our
disordered currency, and morning else. Protec,
your Home Industry. and then you will SEE
confidence. prosperity and your national independ
enee fully established. A. long you are ~iihou,
such protection, you are slaves, and the worst OF
| slaves-the slaves of debt and poverty. Pennsyl
vania and New York are now 10 convention. regard-
less of party. and will speak in tones Of thunder.
VIVA, says virginia. Will she consent to stay
joined to her idols, and ask to be let alone We
hope not.