Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-07
Correspondence Of the whls.

eeeolnsy CALLING 10 him.
Correspondence Of the whiS.
| NEW YoRK, Sept. 81.
some time since observed in the whiy, several
able and interesting articles on American In,e,cs, "
AMI knowing the author TO be a distinguished states.
man as wellasa practical business man, | a.chcd
with some anxiety Developments consequent upon
their publication. | had on: been of opinion tina,
protective Tariff was oil tina, Virginia required,
with her rare natural advantages, to render her in
the march OF time prosperous and happy, and was
pleased that an accomplished pen was welded in
her cause. do no, suppose tina, The articles aud-
ed 10 were instrumental IN securing the Tariff g.
but doubt not they helped to enlish;en the lis, of
names which your fearless, abe and useful Repre-
sentative, MIR Bots, presented to Congress, in its
fivor. AZ the time the petition was prcrcntcd. I
observed the Editor OF the 2ichmoni Enouirer ne
dicued the ssners as spindle taekers;, nevortbe
less the Bill passed. and is q law of the land -
We'll, what n.xil The ink tina, was used nv our
acting Ptesiieni to sisn the Bill was scarcely dry
when the aforesaid Enquirer and som. other kindred
pApers IN the Sou'h, raised the cry Of repeal repea
and suppose Mcssrs. Richie, Calhoun * Co will
ring the sound OF repeal in the cars of the psopc in
The Southern States until the mex, Presidential cleo
tan. They will talk about oppression, the enor-
nous tax laid on tho planting States for the benefit
OF the Northern or Manufacturing States, and the "
may succeed in mixing tho ignorant believe il all
Now, what are the facts The Tariff III has been
n operation about one month (;he time being gene
rally the most active season for businest) and |
learn from the most authentic sources that consi-
de'abe sales CT domestic fabrics have been made at
the current Dricee for III. Las, ais n
mestie goods are easier to SELL but there is no ad
vance in prices. II Messrs. Richie. Calhoun &
Co. will bring forward a sound, sensible reason for
repeating the Tariff, or will inform us understand
ingy, IN what way the Southern States are on.
pressed by it' operation, Southern Tariff men, like
myself, may change their opinions on the subject
Prices of all descriptions of Goods are low and in
all probability Will continue so, tho only effect OF
,he Tariff being 10 proven; excessive importntions
iro'n Europe. and consequently stop the expectation
of cur precious metals, which, 10 fortry ourselves
agains, commercial vu'sions, VIC should keen
among ourselves.
The Old Dominion has within her borders all the
elements OF wealth and prosperity, and a permanent
protective Tariff would, | think, render her the
Eden of the Union. The elevation Of Henry Clay
TO the Presdency-I solem,y believe he will be
elected by acelamation-vill be the dawn Of
brighter day in Virginia. But Vrginans have
other high duties TO perform. They should leave
in retirement; the abslractonists, and let all her
Representatives in Congress Le able and pracdea,
men. Il is sad admission, bu, nevertheless true
that the reputation OF Virginia is suffering abroad
by reason OF the reoeherous condue, Of one of her
ialthess sons. Ihear her sshtngly spoken Of every
forth, the good old Commonwealth will he shorn of
oil her ancient glory. Many Of her old and faithful
patriots have "gone to that sleep which knows no
waking" others OF rerown have Withdrawn from
political strife to vindca,e and expound her laws
she must, therefore, fall back younger statesmen
OF this class, believe there are many, bu, ina
CINE none more accomplished than citizen OF your
ciiy-the noble son Of a worthy father. The gen.
ueman nllude to il every way flted TO adofn any
station in the gift nj Virgin's but no too has with
drawn from the political arena, and deliberately set
himself down to cas-, up Bank accounts, lie bore
gel'ani and distinguished part in the grea: canvass
IN Is4O-in 1914, or sooner, hope he will return
10 the field Of his fame. / should be pleased to see
him sustaining, in and out of Congress-as his gal.
ant father did, in times that have long past-the
lusirious statesman OF Kentucky. The Govern
ment must be reformed MIR Clay, in the Presidtn
iia Chair, will do much towards it; but to make the
glorious work perfect, he will require the aid Of the
pures, and sbes, men Of the age. But to return to
my cd acquaintance. Many years have elapsed
since have seen his lofty figure, or been greeted
by his bland smile. an1 he may be at loss to con.
lecture what old associate and exile from his native
and, remembers him and his noble qualities, OF this
distant period Of time. Neither is yet in the "sear
md yellow leaf" but time tia. silent innova,or.
will 90 lis work; reminding mo at the moment Of
lack Hinton, the guardsman, who truly and beauti
uIly describes what we oil know-that the frs,
burst Of life is indeed a glorious tling-youth,
health, hope, and confidence, have each force and
Vigor, they lose in after years. Life is, then,
'pIendid river, and We are swimming with the
stream; no adverse waves to weary, no pillows to
bullet US, We hold on our course rejoicing.
A V1RGlNIAN
In NE,y Xopu