Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1842-03-15

NJ our embarrassmenls, it is bv no |
means intended TO detract from their
ust importance, or from the policy !
)flegislative protection for them.
However true it is in general, that
he industrious pursuits of individuals
ought to be regulated by their own sa
gacity aud interest, there are practical
exceptions to the theory which sutfi-
ciently speak for themselves. The
theory itself, indeed, requires SINH
larity of circumstances and an equal
freedom of inter hange among COM
mercial nations, which have never yet
existed. All are agreed, also, that
there are certain articles so indispensi-
bic, that no provident nation would de-
pend for a supply of them on any other
nation. But besides these; there may
be many valuable branches Of manu-
features, which, if once established,
would support themselves, and even
add to the list of exported commodities,
but which, without public patronage,
would either not be undertaken, or
come to a premature downfall. The
difficulty Of introducing manufactures,
especially of a complicated character
and costly outfit, and, above all, in a
marketpreoccupied by powerful rivals,
must readily be conceived. They APP
pear, accordingly, to have required,
for their introduction into the coun-
tries where they are now seen in their
greatest extent and prosperity, either
the liberal support Of the government,
or the aid of eXiIed or emigrant manu-
features, or both OF these advantages.
In determining the degree of encour-
a-ement which can be afforded TO do
nestle manufactures, it is evident that,
among other considerations, fail
comparison ought to be made OF
what might be saved by supplies at
home, during foreign wars, TO say moth
ING Of our own, with the expense oil
supporting manufactures, in times oil
peace, against foreign competition in
our market. The price of domestic
fabrics, though dearer than foreign il
times Of peace, might he SO muct
cheaper in times Of war, as to be-
cheaper also than the medium price
Of the foreign, taking the two pc
RODS together. yet the American
manufacturer, if unprotected duiin.
the period Of peace, would necessarily
be undermined by the foreign; and h.
could not be expected to resume hi
, undertaking atthe return of war, know
ing the uncertainty of IFS duration. ant
foreseeing his certGin ruin at the enc
= oft. Estimates on these points can
not be made with much precision; bu
they ar not on that account to be over
looked, and in making them, a strOn.
leaning ought to be INDUCED towards
the policy Of securing to the nation in
dependent resources within itself. |
! have extended these remarks beyond
the proper limits, must find my apol
ogy in the nature Of the subject, ant
in the tenor Of your letter; for which
pray you to accept my acknowledge
ments, with my respects and goo,
wishes. JAMES MADISON.
Clarkson Crolius, Esq.
NJ. Addms Aas,ccr.
Quincy, Dec. 9, 1919.
Sir:-I have received the favor G
an obliging letter which you did m
honor TO write me on the 29th Novem
Der; be pleased to present my thanks t
the Society ofTammany or Columbia
Order, for this honorable mark ofthei
attention.
! admire the frankness and fortitud
i, with which they have censured muI
titude Of errors and abuses in the poll
: cy, morals, and manners Of this nation
memorable for my taste on these top
= les.
l wish you and your society sue
, ce in discountenancing all pelniciou
4 customs and usages, and all devia
tons from a wise and virtuous nation;
i economy.
With great respect, | have the hone
to be, sir, your most obedient humbl
servant.
JOHN ADAMS.
CIarkson CroIius, Esq.
o. There are rival houses {
york and Lancaster" in the loco FC
co ranks, the germs Of discord and di;
union, will soon bud,and blossom an
: bear fruit,if we read Alright the signs {
the times. Mr.. Buchanan, of Penn
. sylvania, it is said by one letter wr
ter, considers himself almost sure {
The Loco Foco nomination for til
next Presidency;b ut it is manifest thu