The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-04-01
Great Gathering of the Friends of the
Tariff in Philadelphia.
Correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune.
PHILADELPHIA, March 25-41 p.


| PHILADELPHIA, March 25-44 p. NJ
The heart of every friend of bis country must leap
with joy at Witnessing such an immense gathering of
the People as are assembled the Saloon of
the Chinese Museum and about the immediate neigh
borhood ofthe building. At the present writing there
are thousands convened at the above places, for the
purpose of entering their solemn protest against the
repeal modification of the WING TARIFF of
1912. a... .r...'.t
At an early hour the people came pouring in by
thousands, in procession, accompanied with spirit
stirring music, from the Manufacturing Districts Of
Kcnsington, Manayunk, frankfort and other places.
Hon. JOHN SERGEANT, precisely at O'Clock,
was called to the Chair, upon taking which he made
one oflho best speeches delivered within the
halls Of the Chinese Museum. He was loudly re-
sponded to- aud spoke for about three Of an
hour. ..-
Charles Gibbns, Esq. the able President or the
National Clay Club, presented the following Resolu-
lions, prefacing them with appropriate remarks
which were unanimously adopted, lat half past p. NJ
at which time close; s.
Resolved That we protest against the attempt that
is now making in Congress to repeal the Wing Tariff
Of 1912. ..a. .., I'D. -..'.. ..-
Because, a Of Protection to American
Industry, we fully satisfied with its efficiency and
wholesome operation. .
Because it furnishes revenue enough from imports
TO meet all the honest expenditures of the Govern
ment and thus prevents resort TO Direct Taration
Because, it furnishes the American Farmer,
seady home market for the productions Of his soil
and labor. ...'.. p al. ..
! Because national interest demands its repeal
Because, Of the millions of consumers and Of the
nine hundred thousand persons who engaged in
manufactures, and trades in the United staes,n
| asked far tie repeal. t. ...r. .......
Because its repeal would utterly destroy the great
Iron interests of Pennsylvania, throw out Of employ
ment upwards Of tIceire thousand hands, and sink len
millions Of capital now employed in that business in
| this Stale alone. .,... ... .. ..--~ .... .
Because its repeal would sacrifice our Cotton and
Wooden manufacturing interests to those Of Great
Britain, and flood the country with Foreign Goods
no better IN quality and no cheaper in price, thar
those furnished now by American looms.
Because its repeal would place in jeopardy mil
lions Of capital that have been invested in nanuC,c
lures since its passage, the faith Of its continuance
as the law of the land.
Because 1t was carefully framed to meet the ne
cessitles Of the country, after aborous and thorough
inquiry and investigation the bill for its repeal
has been hastily gotten up, moro parzan meas
ure, to propitiate rival candidates.
Because there is neither dignity wisdom in that
system Of Legislation, that is continually unsettlng the
| business and commerce of the country.
Because its repeal seems to have been undertaken
principally II not solely, for the purpose Of securing
the election Of Martin Van Buren, 10 the Presidency
who was rejected in 1910 by the united verdict of
the people of TWENTY STATES ,on the ground ofhis
| incompetency and faithessness 1900.
Because it is the legitimate off pring of that glorious
verdict Of free Wing People, who patiently submit
ted for period of near twelve years to series of
experiments on their credit, character and business
which proved disastrous to them and profitable only
to those who were in power.
Because, within the short time il had been in ope-
ration it has revived commerce. restored our ma
tonal credit, started new manufactures of various
kinds, given employment to thousands whom it found
suffering for want Of work, established new home
markets for the produce Of our farms, and continues
daily to strengthen the resources and independence of
| the nation. .'..""
Because it is endeared TO by the recolIcctions of
ls4O and is appr owed by the country the true
policy of the people, who would be prosperous, vir-
tuous and free. And in gathering now to greater
contest, in which hearts and energies are en-
listed I'VE have written il banner as the AMER
IcAN SYSTEM, that stands first in our affections and
can only be sustained by the choice Of
....- HENRY CLAY . .,...
For President Of the United States
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed throughout, and