Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-28

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countries becomes less, whether blythe ingenuity OF
man. the Of transmission and intercourse ncrea
sed-because measure thugs by time England ~ not
than halt distant from for every purpose OF IN
ternatona intercourse she thirty years ago. Well
then. the countries lying side by side. How shall we
deal with her. with other great commercial States
OF Europe' Are proceed the principle OF repn.
sals-of hostile retaatory lcgislaon-That has been
tried with regard the tonnage ut the United States VIC
made provisions favor OF in carrying our
commerce with England. England made retaatory prov
sons favor her tonnage, and TO carry one
and she the other So Tar the direct trade con-
ceTned, we have complaint 10 make tiurnshes an eN
umplc Of equality proves the danger and folly Of
iaory siipulaiions. said INV friends Baltimore, that
believed the time was coming, when some arrangement
might be made between England and us. took especial
that this must be effected by Congress this
side, aud Parliament the other-by conditional
meuts, rs the condition OF the trade between the United
States and the West India Islands has been since 1882
Congress said 10 England. 1T You will do will do So
you will pass such laws will such other laws
The negotiations carried in England. by Mr. Nc
Lane, under Gen. Jackson, this SIDE and Earl Grey
the other. accepted by Congress, who passed the
necessary laws our part, and England on hers.
IL happened that made bad bargain that time; but
that a be considered only cite this author
ty for treating upon this subject BY conditional legislation
and what said Baltimore intended faithfully to de-
clare that did desire that the arrangement should be
made by the treaty making power the President and Sem
the exclusion OF the popular branch O Congress-
bat that 10 DC done by Congress and
gsation and OF Parliament And in the face OF that
Il suppose expressed myself Obscurey, though that
fault cannot help in the face of that there
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them from aging that Mr.. WEBSTER in favor
putting the whole under the treaty making power
be settled under John Tyler and his administration cheers
No. Gentlemen, no. no! do not nor viii What
inamed party press say, unless find that they great.
y misrepreSe seriously aecngmy character and
usefulness public man-whch have ceased TO be- We,
willing exhibit the truth Is and to place N.Y.
self wish to be placed before the judgement OF my fell
low citizens (Cheers)
And gentlemen. Isay that the present state of the
world living peace, and having lived peace for
longer perod OF tme think, than has happened before
for when has there been time OF longer duration of
among the powers OF Europe and living time when
the spirit peace prevails, well call mind the
words OF the Poet who says that WAR game, which,
the people were wise, kings would not play at
Thank God! the people wise: and unless in clear
question OF national honor national interests the people
will not have for the will OF crowned heads Weld
TO the happiness of the people themselves (Cheers Now
gentlemen, say that in tins OF things, duty
TO look carefully, wisely, but IN spirit OF Cancellation
wards all nations connected with compare notes.
say in what IDENTICAL to give
up nothing nothing, essential the protection OF
industry and the for the labor and
own hands But let uS consider what be done bring
about these resutscIlher by mutual legislation some
more formal arrangement believe IN the practicabty OF
thus NAV not be IN time, butt happen
happen The spirit OF Christanity-ihe spirt OF our
own example Ia Liberty and Independence, bringing
tremendous | say tremendous, fearful; but only
those who wish uphold the old monarches and donin
ions OF Europe; II Tremendous but grateful, accepta
be- glorious to the Europe who believe
government the off spring OF general con-
SENT and that man, man. the people entitled TO have
direct powerful and controlling agency IN its organization
know gentlemen, that these sentiments will prsyail-a
least believe it, believe il. believe that the interest
OF peace and virtue hst the great our common
regonl believe that the great body conscientious men
IN all countries have IN degree control the
goyernment-tO say Thus far shalt thou come but
no Iarher and here shall thy proud be stayed -
(Cheers.)
And think see this gentlemen in everything aud eve.
ty"hee nave eNldenc" OF II IN the cautious policy OF
Ensiand-cautiOus, but yielding empowering ne.
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OF pubic sentiment. would here, or anywhere else
venture TO discuss the policy foreign countries and alb
STAIN leave them, as hope they will leave us to look
amer her own Interests we pursuing Yet there
be no question that the spirit free inquiry is abroad all
over The EARTH And this Is right: it. should be
Christian age, and IN unnvaed IN knowledge and
lnte.lgencc among the great masses OF society.
Now, gentlemen Fun growing garuous, CHEERS and cries
o. go on and will bring my remarks a conclusion. |
have the happiness believe that the tendencies of things
are to produce new efforts believe that the policy Of
England Is and has been, and will be more and more
towards more and liberal entercourse favora-
pie 10 our great interests, TO all the interests of the
North and Middle and equally favorable 10 all the
friends Of the South. 1t Is most certain that within
a few months and great change has been produ-
ced IN our euercourse with England, very great change
Articles produced IN your state yearly becoming more
and moFc neutrality-suspicious. finding market in Eu-
rope In the last six months quite trade sprung up
between Us ana Eng and IN the article OF provisions While
was IN y. y. took occasion inquire OF some practical
merchants and valued friends how the matter WAS and b.v
sad quite astonshmen that cargoes OF lard butter
cheese Oeei pork, &cwere shipped England every doy
aud that vessel ct the largest class within the last twenty
days. hud lett ~ York loaded entirely the article OF
PROVISIONS to the exclusion happened that case
hoHgh do not mention II a. matter OF triumph single
pound OF cotton tobacco. This IS quite new trade az
everybody knows. Whoever thought eighteen months ago
mat large cargo. entirely OF provisions would 20 10 Lon
don market Who does rejoice and feel the bene6cen
influence OF this upon other nations The people of En-
gland are better ed-the agriculture Of N York IS better
encouraged and the interests both are better uronoed
Gentlemen, will proceed farther. say the time has
come when we must attend 10 things, things things say
the time has arrived when must give up the crcbant
ment OF names and attend the great interests of COM
iheIcc ana agncuuTe,-when must be sunk and /
am Wiling TO sink, and II will toe no great sinking either
Laughter when things must be regarded measures
n garded, ana names dsegardod and though am not
one TO give up opinions lightly and without OCCASION the
Tine has arrived for practical when we must a.
tend to the things which belong had almost said to our
pcacc did appear some sort proano 10 apply 10
ordinary affairs words made sacred by higher meaning
hi Will say 10 the things which belong our interest,"
We must be pTactIcaI-wc must look hings-wc must
see the results Of measures and the bearing every thing
ai relates to the interests OF oil classes Of people in the
1ited Staies For, gentlemen, may be sure that how
ever local interests prevail however feelings may
prevail, we shall a, when pp-Dach the close Of he re-
yard every Thing with satisfaction which we have done u
der the impulse Of large, broad American feeling and
we snail oo@ with regret every thing contracted
PERSONAL or local which tho interests Of individuals may
nave Tel as TO cherish in hearts (Chccrs Let US re.
member, then, gentlemen, that ore the com.
mon Interests OF the United States. Lot us remember
inai there not In the Union, from the Atlantic 10
the ROCKY Mounains from Maine to Mississippi, in
whose interest and welfare and political rights We are not
concerned Let us have souls and hearts aud minds big
enough 70 embrace the great Empe which (od has given
Us .chccr) and while conscious that beneath his benig
nnnt rule ENJOY distinguished blessings religious and
civil and social such have been showeed upon no other
men on the face Of the Earth e'us go boldly on deteiu
3D. mo-" and forever living and dying, be fully American
American altogether!
Mr. Wgn.rER down amid tho reiterated and deafen
ing applause Of al present.