The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-09-21
ENGLAND IN THE FIELD,

The most important item of ntc!liponce re
celVed by the late arrivals from Europe is the
iact "hich we communicated yesterday, that Eur
land IS IN the field against the tariff of this conn
Try, ana IS openly endeavoring to procure its re-
peal by the Influence Of her gold. Had we pre-
VIousiy doubted Tie proprlety Of a protective tar
III, his single fact would cause us to carefully
re-examine oar opinion, if not to renounce it, for
we should feel assured that the interference of
England to change public opinion in this country
was not, that the interests Of the United States
mighs be promoted. She has twice measured
strength with us in arms and signaIlv failed in
both cases. but we have asserted our iudepen-
denCe and protected our soil to little puIpose. if
we can be brought into the adoption of British
principles and Interests through the agency of
her gold. 10 abandon protective ,orifr wand
be measure as important to England and as lata |
TO tins country, as to be suhugated by her armies;
and should be MS stoutly and as firmly resisted BY
every man possessed OF American principle, as
though he were called upon to repel her nyad-
ing forces. 1t would be bloodless conquest to
her; but it would be a conquest Of vital ,rnnor-
lance, fol- she would reduce us TO the mean ADD
despicable condition of dependenis-and to that
condition we should indeed, deserve to be bronpht
could we permit ourselves 10 change our national
polcy-that policy winch has infused life and
vlgor INTO The American pcoplc-at her dcta-
ton, or by the influence other gold
we are not surprised that the most desperate
efforts should be made by England 10 destroy
system which aggrandizes this country and i'm
poverishes her pcople-bw it will he matter Of
great establishment should she be able TO sue
coed, either by the corruptnr influence of her
gold, or by the distribution Of free trade tracts
amongst us. 10 see the hand of England in the
movement TO procure repeal of the tariff should
be enough to make every American citizen fast
friend OF the measure were its beneficial effects
not so conspcuo@-ly nalnabc as they are to the
senses Of every man. The time was, when the
exclamation was universal with the American
people, ''millions for defence, but not a cent for
tribute;" and we hope that the same spirit which
then existed still prevails Neyer-neyer will
we consent that the United States shall become
tributary to Great Britain; or that our manufac-
turers, mechanics and laboreIs shall give place
to the paupers of Europe.
Our country is TO be inundated with free trade
tracts dictated in England, and paid for by Brit
ish gold-and these are to convert us to a policy
calculated above all Others, TO exalt English i'll
terests and to depress those Of our own country
Millions are to be spent in this desperate attempt
TO n Ike Americans the destroyers of their own
Independence and prosperity Who amongst us
will aid England in this base effort, If there be
any, let them be marked and accursed as the en-
emies of their country. They should be spurn-
ed as ingrates, unworthy to enjoy the blessings
of free government We do not beIieve--wc
cannot belicve-l!Iat any man, in whom beats
an American heart can look upon this attempt
TO control American legislation by IA fore On pow
er, with other than feelings of Indignation III
there be drop Of hmerican-blood in tho body it
is enough to set it in motion. We have the most
perfect reliance that the impertncnt interference
of Great Britain in the matter of our tariff, will
Il a..
country. IT we entertained different opinion,
we should, indeed, despair ofthe republic.
sL5@The Locos nominated Gcn. Jackson be-
cause he stood his ground and fought at New Or
leans.
Have they now nominated James Carroll be-
cause he ran away from Baltimore, when the
British came up there.
=--z==I=r=-======---
We would like to know how any par
ty can hope to be successful which treats
the Iaircst part of creation with marked
contumcly as, according to the Nachcz
Courier, speaker at Losoloco meeting
in ST. Louis did, by saying:-"We Che
Locos) do not ask, wish or desire, the ap-
probation, waving of handkerchiels, or
smiles Of the ladies'"
One of the Loco Foco orators receiv-
ed severe rebuke from the ladies at the
late meeting at New Windsor A number
of them were seated OH balcony al Col.
AtIee's establishment listening to the
speakers on both sides. One of the
gentlemen on the Wing side con-
cIuded his speech with compliment
to the ladies, which was received with
tremendous enthusiasm. Mr.. Gallagher
OH rising stated ''that he did not care for