The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-09-01

that confined to few branches ofil. Il isoth-
erwise with the other two interests. They
require sons protection against he selfish
legislation and the rivalry Of foreign powers,
which 10 make i beneficial and elIsctual should
possess two qualities, moderation and stability,
intimately connecied with each other. With
out msderations other interests would feel that
they had been u1iustly dealt By, dissatisfaction
would eBsus, and that stability in legislation,
30 desirable in all business and pursuits, would
not be served.
Protection Of Manufactures and Commerce
is in fact whatever il may be in form, encour-
agement to agriculture. The cullivaior ofthe
soil Is conscious Of the great advantage Of
having alongside Of him the Blacksmith, The
Weeiwrighf, the Saddler and harness maker,
the Shoemaker the Cabinetmaker, and Ma
sons and Carpenters His comforts and theirs
are both increased BY such proximity and they
are enabled to augment their respective pro.
auctions. But Of what avail would i be 20
multiply them, without Commerce, foreign and
domestic, whose Office u to distribute the sur
plus produce Of agriculture and Of The fabrics Of
the Mechanic and Manufacturer
am 90 far friend to free trade as 10 think
that, within the limits Of The Union, Il should
be entirely unieltered, and perfectly equal be-
tween alllnteresls and all parts Of our country.
But to that free trade, which would wide open
our ports to Foreign productions, without du-
ties, theirs remaining closed to Us or our admis-
sion allowed only upon the condition Of high du'
ties and severe restriction; which would CON-
pei resort 10 direct taxation, instead Of the
Custom. house TO supply the wants Of the Fed.
eral Treasury; and which would leave our do
nestle industry unprotected, and exposed in an
unequal contest with the rival productions o.
Foreign powers, | am utterly and iTecon-
ciahly opposed. / had hoped, and supposed,
that all would have oheerfully rallied around
the Tariff which seeking to supply the Treas
ury with an adequate revenue for an honest
and economical administration Of the Govern
ment, should at the same time, incidentally, by
proper discrimination, extend reasonable pro-
lection TO such branches Of our domestic indus
try as needed It. That is all which is row
insisted upon. But even that moderate and
equitable basis, for the final settlement Of this
great and vexed question, encounters strong
and decided opposition.
The Mechanic Arts, from the commence
ment Of the operation Of our present Cnnstitu.
ton have constantly enjoyed some degree Of
protection from Government, in the form Of du-
ties imposed on fabrics Of foreignlM eehanios;
and think i ought to be continued.
With respect to the station which that por.
ton Of our population engaged IN meohan cal
pursuits ought 10 occupy,fn the United States,
I think that all citizens, native and naiuralsed,
without any regard to theirTespective vacations
should enjoy such consideration in Society, as
is due to their virtue and intelligence, their
industry, sobr ETY. and general department
With cordial acknowledgement, Gentlemen,
for the sentiments Of esteem and confidence,
which you have done me the honor 10 express
towards me,
] am your friend and Obedient servant,
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