Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-11-25
I BURLINGTON s IoWA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER IS ls4a


j ten. Howard, or Indiana.
"A free barbecue was given in honor Of Til. dis
u'su'shed gentleman BY the democracy of salli
van county on the 18th October-the anniversa
~ OF the day upon which CORVALLIS and BIZ
troops yielded to the supremacy Of America
arms on the plains Of Yorktown. In answ.r d
toast complimentary TO himself, Gen. HowAR n
delivered very able speech, from which w
make somewhat lengthy extract. His view
OF the protective policy--enlaged, statesmanlik
ana pniiosophic---are expressed with sinpula
ProPr'ety and good taste, and on that accoun
are doubly deserving Of consideration. The de
mocracy OF Indiana are preGd of their pure an,
talented leader, and well they may be. Few me,
IN the West are superior to TIEcHMAN A. How
ARD, and few have equal prospects of ultimat
elevation by the people.
Ihe longest and most bitter conflict that ha
ever aSltated the great political parties of tn,
Chiteo states, has been occasoned by the lore 3
po'cer, drdri1, and ,pant Of confidence in tn,
capacity OF q free and enterprising people to con
quo, 'neir monetary and commercial dealings &C
corning 70 the principles of a sound Commercial
\ intercourse, without a central artificial power.
! we agree IN trusting the mass of citizens will
the defence OF the country from foreign foes O,
domestic violence. The public order and publ;t
peace are left in their hands, under general laws
but We find when the question is asked, whether
pnder general laws, the commercial community
can DC left to regulate its own action by leayina
each man to manage his own credit, bis own cap.
ltal, and 10 provide his own way for the EXCHANGE
ioi his commodities? and whether the people ma :
be trusted each one TO choose his pursuit, or the
mode OF investing his capital, without the pres
sure OF Government upon him; and whether. in
tnis mode. the general interests of society will
not, be best pronoted?-what answer do we
near? Who advocate the cause of freedom of ac-
tlon, and who not? 1t is here the same contro-
hversy arises between force and freedon-be
tween avarice and equal justice.
ms resort to organized power, through whose
fundamentally an absolute central power might
be established over the money concerns of the
country, was presented before the people in the
attractive garb of a great public institution de-
voted to the public welfare. 1t was to stake
care that the commerce, the exchanges and the
revenues of ';the republic should receive no det-
riment" Its fate, however. has been decided by
the American people; and only mention it now.
to illustrate the position that have assumed
that power will not fail TO try US and our prnci-
pies at every point, and will ever borrow the
name OF liberty and equality, or of the public
good, In order to undermine the foundations
whereon they rest.
La no form does it present itself more persua-
siveiy to us than in the form of protecting GER
tam pursuits and branches of industry for the
purpose they say, of promoting our national in
dependence.
1t Is false and delusve view of the subject;
yet IN this form it is urged upon the country
Its simple name is taxation, and SO it is in fact,
But this, its true feature is lost sight of: and
partial system of legislation has been urged upon
the country. under Its name, that is alike unjust
and impolitic. 1t operates injuriously on vari-
Gus classes and interests, but principally on agri-
culture and commerce, and oonfers undue advan-
tages on others. Here allow me to remark, in
order that may not be misunderstood, that the
democratic party approve the present mole of
raising the revenue of the United States. by
tari; but that approval is limited to i. as sys-
TEN OF revenue so!ely,. to be carried out bv The
sfctest regard to justice 10 every section Of the
country, and without the slightest Partially be-
tween the different interests or parts of the Con-
fedeacy.
The prctediue system, as such, is at war with
common right, perfect freedom, and impartial le-
gistation. As such, it is resisted by the demo-
cratic party.
1t never fails Gf 1t operates as protection) to
transfer part OF one mans labor to another,
without an equivalent, which is not consistent
with common right. II is not regarding the free
dom which belongs, or ought to belong, to every
citizen, If he is not permitted, after being bur
dened with his share Of the public expenditure,
to trade with all mankind with whom his coun.
Try is at peace. Whether the article is made in
enc place or another, is no Just reason why be
should be compelled to purchase or reject it. 1t
may be said that patriotism should inGuce him to
buy Of his own countrymen, even at higher
price. II so, let his patriotism be addressed,
and do not deprive. him of the power of choice.
Let him reason, and be reasoned with, and not
forced by unjust legislation. 1t is said, forced
prayer is not good for the soul; one would think
forced patriotism would be worth but little to
the country. Suppose the manufacturer Of the
East should appeal to the patriotism of the Wes-
tenn purchaser, and urge him to pa, him the adj
vanced price afforded by protection; and suppose
the latter shond appeal to the patriotism Of the
former, to sell him the article as low. as he could
buy it elsewhere~-whose appeal would be the
every man will feel--and ought to feel--inclineel
to buy of his own countrymen, if he can do it on
as good terms is elsewhere; but if he cannot, let
him be free to 20 elsewhere, with no other re-
strictlon than the proper Government revenue
But il is said that our national independence re-
quires these restrictions. Nothing could be more
erroneous. At this moment we are the most in
dependent nation on the globe. speak from
Our taxes are below those of most
other nations--though on this subject, it must be
confessed, many Of our. States need reform
Taxation has been alarmingly on the increase for
the last few years; but this has no direct applca-
ton to this question, except SO far as it affects
the price of labor, and operates on the cost Of
production. Every nation of Europe is more or
less in debt England, Holland, and France owe
immense debts; the two former owe debts that
can never be paid by full equivalent. Other
states of Europe owe very large debts; and, in
deed we buy of no nation that is not more in
debted than we are, unless il be some inconsider-
able states Of Europe or South America, and per-
haps some Asiatic Governments, with whose ia-
dehtedness / pretend not to be acquainted
Venezuela is out of debt, and is the only separate
Government in the Western World that is so. 81
Our people have more enterprise than any 9th
er people. They have the advantage OF English
men in this, tina. the latter (exceptin commerece)
are more stationary, more subject 10 fixed habits
of thiaking and acting; and have notsthe spirit of
adventure, enterprise, and experiment, which SO
highly characterizes our people.
The mechanics of the United States have skill,
science, ant. capital, that compares well in con-
trast with those of England or France. Our cap
itai vested in Gotten manufactures three years
since was SOL 600. 600
That invested in wool -. ...' Is, 165 900
hae sssfilaU sEsts metal (iacludipg
tsi & ss sis .ssa.4a brick and lime) 90 600, GOO
g leather ..... :. Il, S00, 900
g hats, caps, and
sat scoops bonnets &, SOC, 900
and the nnrpbes Of operatives employed in these
i r 80 Ill,