The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-10-30

We invite attention to the following let
ter from Gov. Jones OF Tennessee. 1t is
clear and conclusive in relation to Col. Polk S
hostility to the TarilI-and should be circu-
lated amongst the People of all political par
lies.
NASHVILLE, Oct. Sd, 1874.
CHARLES GIBBONS, Esq,
Dear Sir:-Your letter enclosing the pro-
ccednss of the National Clay Club of Penn
sylvania, and also pamphlet containing ex-
,racts OF the speeches and publications of
James f. Polk, HAS been received. | shall
take much pleasure in complying with the
wishes of TIE Club. and if any action on my
part shall become necessary TO aproper VIM
dication of their fidelity touching the enclosed
publication, YOU may rest assured that II will
&c promptly and cheerfuiy performed. j
lave examined your pamphlet with much
s-are, and have compared il with the copies
ol Col. Folks speeches and addresses that
usrd III my late canvass with him (such as l
.>r;o~ 40 be genuine and find the extracts
iairly made, ard with the exception of such
ImmA.erial typographical errors as usually
attend reprint, not at all affecting the sense
or meaning of the author, it is literally cor
rect. ! not ouly know this publication TO he
a true exposition of the Opinious OF Co!.Polk
On the subject of ile Tariff from comparing
it with his published opinions, but know it
from having heard them from his own lips,
day after dsF for months IN succession. To
attempt TO make James h Polk friead TO Il
protective Tariff, can cnly excite the ridicnle
:,:id contempt OF those who know him.
1t is most astonishing that his friCnls
should undertake 10 deceive and mislead the
public mind en- subject Of so much impor-
fance, and the detection Of which is s. certain.
can butregard the effort which is making
in Your State to pass James h Polk OF as
the friend and advocate OF protection as al,
Outrage, which for impotence and faisehood,
: unparalleled in the history OF party warfare.
il is gross attempt at fraud one that
would disgrace the yeriest party hack. But
s3isgracefuiaS is this attempt on the part of the
friends and supporters of Col Polk, can but
regard his position as equally disreputable-
Itruth. fairness and justice is his object, as it
ought 10 be of one aspiring te the high and
diSniied position he seeks, why docs he not
speak out like a mani Why are his lips
sealed as with the stiffness of death. Where
is that boldness and independence that ever
characteristics 4 man conscious of his own in
augiity. and the correctness of his principles
and conduct Possessing the power ard the
means land having been respectfully asked
20 do sol of arresting falsehood and unde-
ceiyirg his countrymen, and refusing TO do so
makes him pdrticePs criminiS. and should
consign him 10 the same unenviable position.
Col. Polk cannot, will not, dare not deny
that he has always opposed the protective
policy this has been his boast.) He has
never ceased TO denounce the Tariff of I542
in terms unmeasured; and yet he observes
most dign.fed silence, permitting truth TO
be crushed TO earth, and fasehood raised in
its stead, and all that some political advan-
tage may ensue to himself.
/ repeat now what have frequently writ
zen, spoken and published and which has
slever been denied by Col. Polk or any of his
friends in this State, that Col. Polk at all
times, during both of my canvasses with him.
opposed, denounced and condemned the
principle Of protection. and during the last
campaign, the Tariff Of 1912 received his
most unqualified condemnation. To this
statement pledge my reputation as a man
OF Lonor, and challenge Col. Polk or any OF
his friends TO deny it. IL any friend of pro.
lection, or Of the Tariff Of ~. is nrenayed 70
vote for him, believing that he is anv otber
than the unqualified opponent ofthis system.
(ifEe shall be elected,) be will discover that
he has been deceived and misled. and find
his only comfort in cursing his folly and ere
dulity. If had voice that would reach
every city, town and hamlet in Pennsylvania.
1t should he raised TO warn every freeman
ofthe impending danger, and invoke him
to spurn and dispise with freeman's spirit,
the base attempts that are made to seduce
HIM from his 6delity to his principles, and
lead him into the support OF a man whose
principles are az war with the best interests
oil the country. Icannot doubt that the in
.eiIgence Of your citizens will enable them
~ uetect this fraud; and when detected,
nnom Their sirt@e and integrity will at once
pu. 'ne broad seai of condemnation on il and
one word as to Tennessee: she is firm,
No. t ago 'ma'osable; the political tempest
the Hoods of eaiumny and Distraction NAV
s ssa err around her; unmoyed and unbiased
sne r W.. stand firmly by her principles, and
csa o, hef vote for HENRY CAY She i
resolved 10 make one more gallant effort TO .