Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1843-11-21

Inc following Is the whole of the cores
Pondencc OF Mr.. Clay, an extract of which
we gave recently, the authenticity of which
certain Wings were disposed TO doubt. What
IS the reason the Journal does not let il read
crs see this letter Is it afraid they will re-
collect the doctrines of Smiths pamphlet
La Chaser. Ga. August %, 1913
Dear or Permit me, though stranger, to PROFOUND \
'e" important questions 10 you, relative YOUR present
views independent Of what they may have been hereto
fore.
request your attention. particularly because have
contracted i"r a0d am about establishing press &c. and
contemplate publishing newspaper here 10 be styled
"1he La Grange Herald" Likewise, Clay Club has
been organized consisting Of large number our c
zens Besides the anuous duties OF the Editorial Depart,
ment VIII desolse upon me m IL and
aese TO know precisely IN what manner TO the
democracy ~ their numerous modes Of attack.
Please state Il your views Of The Protective roey Of
1882 have undergone any modification. and to what cx.
tent! And would you. # YOU bad II in your power 90
Tor hill a. protective IN lis Principles the TAM Act
Of 1892
Please state your present convictions with respect 10
Tariff What the extent of your Tara measures are.
&c.
With most profound respect am, dear 81. ycur obcdi.
ent servant L. >. BRONSON.
iIoa. nrSnr Clay, Ashland, n.y.
Asnt,Nn. 1871, sep, 1913
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surs 10 respect to The pole, Of protecting Amer.
lean interests. On that ice, have frequently publicly
expressed my sentiments. within tie last years. Ia
the Senate Of the United States early last year fully cx-
pressed my views aud what | said was published About
the same time. communicated them in the which
transmitted 10 letter. addressed TO me, ~ Committee
Of the Legislature Of New York which was also publish
ed. again expressed my opinion. in reply a letter
which received from fellow citizen OF PHI abel phia
quesing to state the principles Of tie whg party. A
statement OF them, understood by according
~ made. aud II - conspicuously published at The
head OF many newspapers The last expression Of my
opinion il contained Ia letter which recently addressed
Nashville and of which transni, you copy 1t
YOU had seen these various expressions of the opinions
which hold the subject OF your letter, presume you
would not have deemed necessary 10 address
The and substance of what conceive to lie the
policy Of the United states regard tariff may
be briefly stated. In conformity with tic principle an
nouncS IN the compromise act. think. that whatever
revenue is necessary 10 economical and honest admin
isrstion Of the general ought b. derived
from duties, imposed foreign Imports And believe
that in establishing tariff of those duties. such dis
elimination ought to be made. will incidentally anod
reasonable protection 10 our national interests.
think there no danger a high tariff being ever
established; that of 1928 cnneny deserving that
denomination. was not IN Congress when it passed
and did lot vote for it but, with its history and with the
circumstances which gave birth it, well acquant-
cd. They highly discredtable TO American egsa-
ton aud hope for honor will he again eIeat d.
After my return To Congress in 1881. my efforts
directed the modification ard reduction of the
duty contained IN the act of lS2S. The act of ls3.
greatly reduced and modified III, and the Of 1888
commonly called the compr mise still further rel uc'
and modified them. The act which passed at The extra
sesson of ISL which | supported confined to the
free articles. had resigned scat in tie Senate when
the act OF 1872 Iassed Generally. The duties which
poses lower than IN the act OF S32. And without
tending to express opinion upon every Hem Of THIS
last tariff. would say that think the provisiors in the
main, wise aud proper. II there re any de-
fects IN it, (of which have not tie Of ludgne)
they ought io be corrected.
NV opinion that there is dagger hereafter OF high
tariff founded the gratifying fact II at mauuac
have taken deep root. i their infancy, they
needed greater of protection tG they grow
and advace they acquire strength and stability, and,
scqucn,. will require les protection. Even some
IencLe~ oi them able 10 maintain distant markets.
successful competition with rival fore manufactures.
Hoping that is letter lie satisfactory you and
afford all the information you desire, and rendering my
grateful acknow Judgments for the friendly feelings aud
tInenis entertained by You towards me,
am, with great respect,
Your htdIent servant,
F. s. Bnoxsox. II. CLAY.