Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-29
WASHINGTON. NAV 81. 1913.

WASHINGTON, May Sd, ls43
Genemen,-I have received your letter of the 2sth of
April. You look, gentlemen, with a degree of solicit
tude, which ! well appreciate, TO the probability
that adjustment OF important questions Of international
trade between the United States aud other countries espe
caly Great Britain, will be attempted fear YOU estimate
quite too highly ability render useful service 10
the public, in such transactions; but by whomsoevor con-
ducted should feel the strongest interest in their success
should they take place. confess, that, being truly aud
sincerely devoted the protection of American labor and
industry, consider be Of the highest importance
TO give to that labor, and that industry a security
seadineSs OF support, pcrmanency Of encouragement
which they have not lately enjoyed and which | fear
they not likely to ENJOY hereafter a more com.
prehensye policy b. adopted than that which has been
hitherto pursued The question OF protection has min.
gled itself, To such degree with questions Of supposed
local interests with political questions and struggles for
political power, hat it has been suffered TO be at rest
on any basis IL has had repose. This Is evidently
great evil All interests demand steady and settled
policy and conviction of this truth appears be be.
coming general and Those who possess the means
OF living, desire 10 feel their enjoyment; and
those, who have such earn, must wish above
all things, 10 know what they may depend upon when
they devote their capital and their labor TO particular
pursuits or modes Of occupation.
IL thought that something was ACCOMPLISHED and
certainly something accomplished by the Tariff act Of
last year Yet II hardly passed, before events occurred
creating the highest probability that the whole subject would
be ugitacd, anew, ~ the next Congress. Are we al .
ways be in this ucuatne stae7 Are we never to he
able TO look for any thing buta succession Of changesl IL
there no way Oi bringing the whole county, and all inter-
tst7 u an adjustment mat degree
e aud OF general satisfaction No doubt the various pur
suits OF the people Of this country have really aud truly in
themselves strong mutually Ofntoest The grain and corn
producing states must always find the best market for the
surplus OF their products the manufacturing and cOmmer
cal population Of the eusi they will always find the
pnce Of manufactured articles such they need kept low
md the quality good by the productions Of eastern labor
But rich aud abundant the grain crop OF the country
that beyond what may be demanded for the consumption
OF manufacturing aud commercial districts there is su
surplus for which, part Of which, foreign market j.
desirable. Fhe cotton crop, too, though Il finds market
home the value Of which, think has never been suE
and large consumption abroad. Cannot those who are
concerned n these interest be brought into harmony
and concert Of action proportional 10 the real hafmo.
ny, and mutually, which, sueist between the interests
| themselves For my part, / think the experiment
worth tying and should have great hopes e Ne success II
There were fear Of opposition, from collateral cxtnnsc
Ms inquiries the NORTH and through the centre
and the South and West have been exensye and the
result has led 90 the conclusion which have expressed
would not speak with confidence, upon matter yet un.
ircd and which, know may encounter variety Of Occ
tons; but repeat hat iu my opinion, the EXPERIMENT.
worth riril We may we'll make cndoavof
even upon slight encouragement 10 give permanent support
10 the industry O the county, and stability 10 the business
| and pursuits Of life.
A. myself gentlemen have no expectation Of being
concerned, in any manner negotiations connected with
thssubcct nnd hoppy know that the country hn.
many hands ADLER than mine WELD such concerns Tho
eminent ability atits command both ~ home
and abroad. have wish go abroad, public service
negouliions should be entered into, there ons fo
desiring hot they should be- undertaken Washington ir
which case, according the usual course they would b,
conducted by The Head of the Department Of State undo
\ the direction 81 tine President.
With unieigned thanks Tor your manifestation of friend
/ y sentiments, respect and confidence,
! remain, gentlemen, your
! Obliged friend and Obdt sorvt
| DANIEL WEBSTER
To tho Honorable DAVID SEARS H. g. OrIs WV PRrscori
and the other Gentlemen.