Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-12

Nhch It's somewhat bold assertion madel will
confess to its readers how utterly assertion was
Weopne hatitw do neiher-,he most though
hardly the honest Tor apaper protesting speak
the tru,h--N. Y. AMERICAN
BOSTON. 9th May, ls43
Dear Sir-Understanding that erroneous impression
mas been made upon ot frieuds relation let
lately addressed Mr. Webster and signed by me and
others, and that they apprehend Its purpose be move
meni towards voluntary Abandonment of the principle
protection and OF course injurious the of New
England feel proper the writer OF that letter,
press an opinion, and far depends me, put their
fears
You well aware-and the information comes from
quarter leave the fact hardly doubul-iha IN all pob
y the industry VI the North approaching point which
II must either successfully resist opponents yield
their power The great interests OF South IN cotton
nee, and tobacco, striving with
and grazing interests for purpose, which successful
may extremely preJudicial the North
combined action will be and felt nt the coming session
Of Congress.
You know how every precarous the of pre-
sent t Is-ihe power winch the Wings
could hardly carry 1t, without assistance even IN Wing
C,ngressaHd thattis very doubtful il the next
session except be devised give the subject
more impartial investigation Ih-n likely have pre-
sent ana less influenced by local prejudice and party poll
ties Let me ask the favor therefore, Of our nendS look
al this matter IN practical point OF view, aud these
facts believe they will then agree, that the skill
and vigilance should be preserve this very prn
cpe Of protection which they think has assaed Let
them counthe array which will probably be brought against
1t IN the approaching legislative assembly They will find
NNery toTinidabie-such with difficulty resist
and we may Judge OF the future by the past position
Is critical.
the tariff has yet been fully comprchended nor its
details properly adjusted by any committee Of Congress
whom has been lately n,ru-ted. Neither 1t be
pectcd that II will be, while these formed
they are at present. and forced To premaurey Su
cen time Is never given hen-and, II 1t were too many
foreign subjects ntuded into the discussion enable
them 10 make tuIr investigation Political man1uvres
are brought 10 bear upon them, and eoconoonng manage
ment sway them; while local Interests striving selfish
IN dtgf.f f,,Fa
] do not say that these prevailing opinions
And who To compose the Congress- Will IL be
more enlightened more statesmanke, honest than the
last ana those which have preceded III Will the interests
Of the north be more fully ably represented Viii
protection tree trade be the maontyl Is II not to be
feared that change Of policy, aud change unavorabe
TO us will follow preciptnte action the present awl
And So how such action be avoided believe It
be, by the appointment Of "a digest H.
b"ral aud udcious code for legislative action, connected
WIN preliminary movements between tins country and other
countries, by which the views and wishes Of each nation
may be known, and If possible adjusted mutual ndyun
| tagc.
In the Parliament Of England before any great measure
adopted by government, which will IN any way affect the
property industry O Of the people, the subject
thoroughly examined by permanent cOmmttoe-winess-
IS are called 20 prove each fact IN dcna correspondence
Is opened all sidcs-nO mode Of investigation s omit
ied-and full time for deliberaton gwen And thus the
become possessed u every part and parcel of the
subject aud oil the bearings Of IT, aud report understand
ingy, and due reliance may he placed their reports
Tins D. precisely what ~ pointed by part Of the
ttr alluded TO- u suggested that the ubCst OF the
nations interested, should be appointed % Commission To
meet and nmcaby discuss the great subject Of information
al trade for reciprocal benefit And the parties agrco
upon prcmnarcs, then 10 report them for legislative
ton. Nothing This could do hnrnit might do
much good At all events, IL would postpone the discussion
Of the subject m legislative councils until Of evidence
and facts collected 10 enable each witha
clear understanding o the policy Of the other and IN the
spirit Of friendly relations. The purpose is Of peace
and good will Instead Of hostile acts restrictions ard
hibons injurious nh and Of benefit to none we should
have anicabIe conference and honest effort for
un accommodation No other idea iq thrown than
adjustment Of preiimiHgTes the important question Of
international tadc And howl "lIy the appointment
screrai interests II the North md South look with equal
confidence" For what For protection. And IL there
any thing be feared IN hi2 T. not Mr. Webster able 10
cope with any statesman Jiplomas Of any county,
We think be ~ and though admit he has equals, We
acknowledge none his supcnOrs.
70 the interest If Now England their nbost
defender s voluntary abandonment Il them. To be de-
that he should his skill and talents protect them
that best and ubcst match for the best and
abest Of Europe, we have nothing to fear
Our friends must allow themselves to be alarmed NJ
every new position whchs assumed Let them read again
the letter They will find il to be than concur
renee u opinion topics which had previously been the
subject OF friendly conversation They have not the slight
os reason 10 fear either that Mr. Webster, whom IL is
addressed the gentlemen who have given It tho sanction
Of their Names intend desert the interests Of New Eng
land Have they not and ALL a considerable stake IN
] { hose interests And what be their object oX
cept secure II possible, stability and success 20 each iHd
rdnaf interest," They not agtator Tor political oiec
not one Of them is an ofice-hOder Oicoseeker
They are not Prcsdentmaker leaders any forni but
private citizens who anxious for their countrys good
by yhomsosvor governed, and willing to surrender some
thing present advantage for the sake Of permanenoy and
peace. Very respectfully your friend and servant,
DAVID SEARS.
/ Robeu G. shaw ESQ Bclknap street