The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-07

Without higher tariff than thelpresen the Americans
cannot compete with manufactures. The want OF
capital and the want OF locally condensed population
prevent them, number OF furnaces and cotton ss'o
RES have already been beaten out OF the held ny
prices OF Scotch iron and Scotch and English couons-
and many establishments going Oh solely Decsus'
stopping them would involve sun greater loss on te
nSed capital In silk and linen goods and bo~o S",n uN
Americans 10 not pretend to compete WIN u.s. Wv,
whatever may be the with the sgreuurss OF oteei
countries the agtcultuTists of America arc I've awe
TO the Of buyg cheap; and they understand
perfectly that high tarf 10 protect Their manufactures
means that they TO buy dear. Nay, some who sre
engaged in trade that this protection Is iuJn-
tious 10 them. At present there IL no nshon
that can competa with the United States in push
ing manufactured goods into the countries of Mid
die aud South American BY means OF assorted cargoes
in vessels sailed by the owner both Of ship and cargo
II for common interest that this hardy enterprispg
and independent class should retain this retail traffic
They only be enabled to retain and extend it by sub
stiuung the cheap fabrics of England for the dear do
mescs" of the Union. Our shipping interest will lose
nothing BY the extension Of this branch OF the American
and Mr. Webster will find this the eGectua means OF
creating the large commercial navy he ardenty de-
the class OF American adv enturers alluded will mud
markets for their goods where Engshman could car
~ them.
The London Times, although il criticises with Sc
verify Mr.. Webser's views relative TO The naviga-
ton laws, yetpays just tribute of appreciation TO
the reputable and distinguished manner in which he
discharged the duties of his late ofice-a tribute
which will be regarded by all but the trading politi
clans as not without its importance and value. The
Times remarks =" Although the period during
which it was his fate TO hold Office one which
history viii reluctantly record as most disgraceul TO
the national character and the public credit OF the
American people, 1t was the singular merit Of Mr..
Webster TO rise superior 10 the circumstances which
cast so deep gloom ever portion OF his country
men. The public feeling not only of the moned
circles, but of the whole community in this country
and throughout Europe, was never more justly
plcous of the character and institutions of the Uni
ted States, more respe ctfu towards the Minister
OF that country; for at the very time when the credit
of the Union was hawked in vain over the exchan-
ges of the continent and of London, the word of
MIR Webster was regarded as a sufficient pledge by
toreigns statesmen in the important negotiations
whch 1t was his good fortune TO bring to a success
iul termination. 1t is probable that the accidental
presidency of Mr.. Tyler will be less remembered by
his own policy actions than those OF his late prln-
cpal adviser and we trust that the vicssiudes of
public affairs will again ere long place Mr.. Webster
in of those positions for which his character and
his talents equally tit him.
These are the "words of truth and sobemess''-
which the calm, thoughtful, Intelligent, and impar,i-
al men OF this country have already endorsed The
truth s-the great mass of the people have been ef-
fectually nauslated by the trlckery and selfish
schemes OF the trading politicians, who have been
driving their traffic in the best interests of the
try, and covered the national character with dis
honor. The ranks of the democratic party, are at
present distracted by all the violence OF adverse tac
tons. They are pushing Cass in the Wes-Cal-
houn in the South-Buchanan in Pennsylvania
Dick Johnson in the West and all overland Van
Buren, wherever they muster friend, difficult
task in not few quarters. When the matter comes
Into the Convention sc Harry of the West" may find
himself deceived again. There's more trouble in the
camp than he dreams of.
Now are the people-the representatives of the
great substantial interests ofsthe Countrywide iude
pendent voters-the men who seek good govern
ment, and not the triumph of political leader, who
will afterwards be called on to pense the spos of
Office 10 mis- patriotic adherens-are they TO look
tamely on and submit to repetition OF the farce
whose repeated enactment has produced Its appro-
pirate fruits of national adversely and dishonor? We
do not believe it. We would fam hope that the Pc
Rod has arrived when the attention of the really
patriotic citizens of the nation, will be directed 10
the choice of an independent, enlightened, and ex.
perlenccd statesman 10 preside over the national
affairs The claims of Mr.. Webster to this elevated
d'dCNSI nave Dccn mug peloIc tuc Couduy, anu
they are daily becoming more the subject Of exami-
nation. HIS Baltimore speech, displaying as 1t did,
such familiar acquaintance with the COM
mercial relations OF the country, and such
liberal, comprehensive and just view Of
the most advantageous policy TO be adopted
towards foreign natons-and his Grafton at Bunker
Hill, breathing the genuine spirit OF American
feeling and American patriotism-have raised
Il.
esteem and regard OF all his countrymen, whose
patriotism has nobler aim than the achievement
of the triumph of party hack, and the receipt of
share of the spoils.
This it is, which explains the rabd attacks Of the
organs of Van Buren, on the glorious national cele-
bration OF the 18th of June This it is, which let's
US into the secret OF their carefully yelled attacks
on the Commercial policy recommended by Mr..
Webster. This 1t is which gives US the clue to
the malevoent abuse OF the ultra wing press.
But we shall be greatly mistaken if, after all, the
new independent movement do not end as it promi-
ses TO do, In The restoration OF our national credit
aud prosperity, and permanent separation between
the corrupt, rotten, bankrupt, political spectators
OF all parties, and the robust, upright, independent
friends of this country and honest administra-
ton which shall seek he national prosperity, and
not the welfare OF its interested adherents.
CORRESPONDENTS OF THE HERALD.-A lew weeks
will bring the first of Mr. Benefits series of let
tiers on the political affairs, public movements, So
cial condition ard scenery OF Great Britain aud
France They will furnish matter OF general interest
and Importance, enabling the people Of this coun-
try Judge with accuracy of the present state and
future prospects of the British empire, in whose af
fairs America Is daily becoming more deeply inter-
ested, presenting as it does, at this moment, the
most attractive field OF study, which can meet the