Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
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| We would suppose from this example, that there
woud be no trade from Nav Orleans TO Cuba
That II Is not so, is only accounted for by the fact
that the low tariff OF duties imposed by the United
States enables the trader 10 pay the expenses of tie
voyage, and make his profit by the home cargo
lie brings IN return sugar, cigars, coffee, and all tho
fruits oil that tropical region, and makes up by the
lIberaliy Of his own Government what he has los,
| by restrictions OF the other.
Illustrations OF this kind might be multiplied from
the presen: condition Of our commerce with Spain,
Ftance, Holland, Austria, Sc, which would sound
odd tnough as commentaries on the docttine Of
trade about which we have heard much in the
course OF tie present discussion. The commercial
code OF all Europe IS one of determinations res,rc
tons ard prohibition; aud yet there are those
amongst us who would strip our own Government
Of all ability to meet such system-to strike blow
Tor blow, and impose restriction for restriction
But must proceed with other topics. NV col
! league (Mr Wise) remarked a few days since that
he went for equal protection TO all the great in
'sSls oil The county, and stated that he regarded
this as the true free trade docrine-tha, as to open
ing our ports and permitting all import atoms 10 come
IN duty free, 1t ch merical. IT nov COLLEAGUE
meant by equal protection, an equal duty on al
articles, whether specific or ad vaorem. cannot
agree with him-thIs would C equal TAXATION but
unequal protC cton. As before stated, If we take
any given sum and impose it as O duty on a arli-
Giles, the result will not be equal. In some instances
II " prove protective duty and in Others il viii
have no sdch effect. If he means duty of eouaI
great interests Of the country to be brought about
where necessary by applying the principle OF dis
elimination, concur with him most heartily.
shall never lie willing 10 legsla,e for one interest to
the injury OF another. The great sources OF ma
ooal wealth and prosperity, agriculture, commerce
and manufactures, would cherish with equal re II
and affection. My own opinion always has been
that they have mutu7l relations 10 each Other and
that one cannot be injured neglected without dc
triment TO the others. I would embrace within the
care end sol.ciiuje Of parental government. the
ploughman IN the field, the collier in the nine the
woodman IN the forest, the mechanic in his shop.
and the snilor on the oceer. Each bnd all Of them
have n right 10 expect fiOm n government which
they support with their money aud dele nd with their
lives, such legislation will secure them the lust
rewards Of their industry. ! go for protection not
80 much for the benefit Of individuals, classes, Of
associations, ne for the good Of ths whole. would
look upon the people Of this country in the oggre-
gato-a groa; nation, holding in It's own hands H.,
means Of It's prosperity and Independence. I woulc
mplorc il and add my mite to aid it 10 stretching
out that hand over oil the broad plains, and rivers
| and mountains, ard over every town, city, and vii
age Of our glorious land, TO scatter plenty through
out oil its borders.
MIR Chairman, do not intend, by any Tin.
which have said, 10 be understood rs ADVOCATING
high and e1orbitant duties. For from il. | woul,
resort 10 high duties only when driven 10 them b,
the example Of other governments and then only n
the means Of coun'ervalling such policy on tbei
part-io be relaxed whenever the altered action o
such government would render IL eHpedent. I be
lieve that the true interests Of the country will b
best consulted by moderate duties, steadily and per
manently kept up. Such duties are best, both 10
revenue and protection. II you place n high dot,
upon any given article, the revenue is lessened bI
diminished importntIons, nor It be relied on ne
permanent protection. Jealousy and popular dis
satisfaction arises, and the duty is changed. Thi
i produces more injury 10 The homo Danufacturt
than II the tax imposed had been losf. Fluclua
tons in legislative policy do great mischief
know n no terms more suitable for the express
sion Of my own opinion, on this point, than will D
found in the following extract from General Jack
sons FIRST message to Congress;
The rule O. be applied 10 graduating the dulles upoi
articles ~ foreign growth or manufacture, Is that which
will place own IN fair competition those Of ofhe
countries aud the Undue 90 advance even efei
bcyonds point are controlling In regard b. those arcie
rev q upon the difficulty and decacy II this
d. important that should never be Attempted buf Uit H.
utmost caution Frequent sFsllon IN regard 10 an
branch n industry. affecting value and IL which n
capital may be transferred new channels must ti,gsy
be productive q hazardous speculation and loasn
| n healthy, active competition, between tho do
nestle and foreign article is the standard Of duty
be aimed at Il gives the mos, abundant and III
cheapest supply 70 the consumer. II furnishes
larger revenue 10 the treasury than would be 90
t'ined by less duty, or by a higher one approach
ing prohibition. II 10 also in my opinion best r.
the ultimate Interests OF the manufactures them
selves as by such competitor greater skill is elice,
y more economy and energy Dyed, and thereJ
b the success Of their enterprises become objects
more to'icitude and national pride. would inipo,
such duties az in periods OF peace and commerce.
9 prosperity would preserve and sustain our ow
b iSoTlcs ~ ialr composition with those from abfoa'