Holly Springs gazette., 1844-03-16
TFrom the Augusta Chronis nisae & Sentine IL
THE PROSPECT.

From various quarters rumors are reach
ing US, that the tariff question, notwithstand-
ing the votes which were had in the early
part ofthe session, aud which seemed to indl-
cate, that for one Congress. at least, 1t was to
be left to take care of ITSELF is yet to be made
the theme of debate and action, upon propos-
ltions to make it conform to the crude theo-
ries and IDEAS of the free trade speculative
writers.-And why ? Simply because they
are demagogues in the land. who deem the
subject one that may be made to enure to
the benefit of scheming candidate for the
Presidency, whether the change is made or
rejected.
We regret this exceedingly not because
we have any fears OF the political effect which
these movements may have, In reference to
the coming Presidential contest but on ac-
count of the deleterious influences which all
agitatlons of this nature have upon the bnsi-
ness of the people. From 1882 to 1912,
the country was kept in continual turmoil.
1t was in complete state of revolution
Experiment was piled upon experiment.
change upon change There was no pos
sble chance of accommodation the business
ofthe day, to the fluctuations OF the Govsfn-
mental policy. That period wes indeed
one long day of crusades against the bust.
ness capabilities ofthe Union, and the hap.
piness and prosperity of cur citizens In
jury succeeded injury Id rapid progression
and oppression was made 10 trip swiftly
after oppression, throughout that iengthen-
ed period of the nations suffering. Mad.
dened BY the disabilities heaped upon them
by the misgovernment of heartIess politi
clans, the People at length rose in their
might and put down together the oppres
sors and their vaciIlating policy. and a day
of hope began to beam upon the land. The
nation need repose. L was essential to ev.
cry interest of the Republic, that calm
should succeed the storm which had so long
ragged around them.
Asa chiefm means OF restoring the prostra
ted energies OF the people, and healing The
wounds which the vandal policy of Van Blu
rem and bis supporters had inflicted upor
the productive industry of the country, tht
tariff was arranged upon basis which see
med best calculated to relieve both the peo
pie and the governmen:-and the measur,
was hailed, from one end of the union Il
the other, as the harbinger of renovated
national and political vigor.
Under this wise measure prosperity agail
began to draw upon us. Agriculture a
once sprung upward with regenerate'
strength and commerce and manufacture
partook. IN an equal degree. of the renova
ting influences OF Il policy that has neve
fal led to fill the land with blessings Immune
rable. Is it just is it proper, or is it wise
again TO disturb the peace and prosperity {
the country, by agitating :he tariff QUESTION
Have we not had enough of confusion
enough of misery and loss Most assured
lv the people are tired of the experimental
izing which for ten years crushed them int
the dust--Let the demagogues of Congress
beware then how they comport lhemselve
The prosperity and happiness of the peop
are too precious to be made the sport
reckless politicians: A measure that h;
restored, in great degree, the confident
and hope of our citizens. may not, with ir
punlty be made the sluttlecoch of preside
makers Touch the tariff with viole
hands. and a storm will be raised throug
! out the land, that will sweep before it q
who thus plot against the best interest
their fellows
Doubtless there may be imperfections
! he law-what law is without them 2-ar
! itmay be tha. these could be iudlcious
modified but were it not better to subn