Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-10

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will now compare the year 1892 with 1910
and Al, the period when Tie Tariff had nearly
ycrged TO the poii.t OF 20 per cent. duty:
Aggregate of domestic exports Tor
1882 SU3, l,u
i5io ll3,7taCl7
$:50,625 III
Aggregate Of foreign and coas;ins
tonnage Tor 1892 Gons) ] ,J39, 130
Aggregate OF foreign and coasling
tonnage ior 1910 .,leo, I65
(tons) 7ll.3l3
Aggregate Of domestic manulac-
lures exported in 1882 S5050,633
Aggregate OF domestic manuiac-
lures exported in 1910 l2SiS,Si0
S1,19s, POI
Aggregate value oil cotton exported
in 1852 S3I, 72i,CS2
Aggregate value OF cotton exported
IN 1911 5i,33O,34I
S22G05, $50
Average from 1925 TO 1892, II; cen.s-trom
1888 10 lSi0 l3! cents per ID.
Average ~ cents rcr lb. in 1882, and III! cents
in ISL.
Tobacco average per hid. in 1892 500 j.
Tobacco average per HID in 1911 50 80
$50 -
The data, by which am governed, will only
enable me 10 extend the two las, articles, Cotton
and tobacco, 10 he year 1911. Here are tansl.
BILE facts by which a mere glance OF the eye VIII
detect the cnormiiy OF that system OF lesalizcd
plumber by which Il privileged few are enabled
10 rob the laborious many. They show, that
under the high tariff, diminished quantities
hrough, diminished prices, as compared with
low duties, with increased quantities and high
prices. ] viii here remark, that the clrcuin-
stances under which reduction OF duties took
place from 1893 to 1912, were highly adverse;
a, large portion of the period was a time OF I'M
eXampied arrangement oil the currency, and pc
cuniary ana commercial embarrassment both al
bone and abroad. In the midst vi al these op-
posing and formidable difficulties, the productive
energies of the country advanced beyond all for
mer example, under the wholesome stimulus OF
the reduction OF duties.
will now endcavCr, with the aid OF such
lights as have gathered, to tathom the mysterious
depths ana operations of this black tariff: and the
relation that exists between cause and effect, as
applied 10 this sutject.
The means al purchasing from a foreign ma
lion are furnished oy nation expous-1he I'M
ports the return Tor the exports Ii is therefore
a settled principle with political writer's, ''tiIt
onr imports should measure or balance on. ex-
ports" Now, as it is acknowledged that our i'm
ports must necessarily be the measure of our ex-
ports, the: it necessarily follows that every re-
strc,ion on iaip0,tt.0.4S causes a corresponding
aminu,ion Of our cIpcy!s. Trade is simply The
exchange Of the commodities of one nation for
that Of another and II cannot exist 10 any extent
rn!css il is rcciprccai il consequently follows
that Ins' in proportion - you paralyze trace, il
will have a corresponding effect or commerce
and agriculture. Mr.. Webster ami Clay shall
establish ihiS position. aS i, reIarLs lis influence
on tLe Interests and institutions. oil the South
Mr. Webster has said. 'tie high tariff system /
will make The farmer get less lor all he has to |
sell anG sivc more Tor I'll he has to bu:" Mr. /
CAY hHs said, ''9ithe general causes which would |
m this country terminate slavery, the Influences |
Of these woIlG be al R.it!ed bv the proiec-
lion Of home industry
We ale frequently oid, that some OF our most
prominent Southern Statesmen have once advoca-
led 4 high Tariff: this is admitted; but presume
they had no idea al that time, that tAcy were act
ing our the table OF the forest, in voting 4 heve
to the axe. prcs u're their object was, to foster
our infant manufacturing establishments unit!
they should have grown 20 the stature ol man,
and then only :,i:c them such incidental pro,eo-
on as wodd h. afforded by strictly revc1ue
tuies. Their conduct since rrov.s his To lave
teen their motive for once having advocated a
hi h Tarili.
In conclusion, | will say 10 our political OF
ponerlS, That in the recent contest we have had
an open field and fair igh'-The leading and
distinctive principles advocated Nv thu two par
ties were fairly before the sovereign people, and
the: have spoken with voice no. 10 be cues
toned, that Democracy must rule and govern.
II is, therefore, your duiy both 10 yourselves and
your country, 10 acquie>ce in hi, decision. and
give the approaching Administration fair and
candid Trial. II is lime ,ha; The bitterness of par
" Spir, had suns;ded; for, il persisted in it will
nc productive OF immense evil, and will ultimate
IL lead 10 consequences that have been the ovcr-
throw oftc Republics which have gone betor- u-.
We should o.;Cn recount the amount of priva-
lion, OF treasure aud o blood that il cost our pa
trolic fathers 10 procure the civil and religious
blessings We now enjoy, and then recollect TIA, it
requires the utmost vigilance and unanim;ty 10
these blessings and hand Them down
10 future po>ietity. We are all bro
Tiers OF one arca! family Let rs, then, enieavor
10 maintain The unity oi Ike States in 'he bonds
of peace: and that monster OF DIsuniop, which
has presumed 10 raise lis hydra head, will sink 10
lis native hell.
Tothe Democracy who will shortly assume the
reins Of power will sax, "E,e that ru!eth over
men must be just =" therefore, give equal pro
lection 10 all exclusive privileges 10 none. Govern
yourselves in your official acts BY the letter and
spirit ri the C0nsution-and doubt not, hut
tia, the dawn Of better day awaits Us when
We shall exchange the spirit OF hcaynes> for the
oil oil JOY, and again be happy and a prosperous
people QUERlST