The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1844-07-11
MR. POLK, AND THE TARIFF,

The Philadelphia Pennsylvania orAIonday con-
,ans the following reply of Mr. Polk, to the inter.
rogatorics of resident of that city 1t is truly
clear and most explicit expression Of his views on
this important suhject-views in perfect accord.
ance with the democratic sentiment, anG the true
interests Of the country.
Columbia, Tennessee, June l0M, 1874.
DEAR Sal have received recently several
letters in reference TO my opinions on the subject
Of the tariff and among others yours Of the Both
ullmo. My opinions on this subject have often
been given 10 the public. They are to be found
in my public acts, and in the public discussions in
which have participated.
am in favor Of tariff for revenue, such n
one ~ will yield a sufficient amount to the T'rea-
sury to dcfray the expenses of the Government
economically administered. 10 adjusting the de-
tails Of a revenue tariff, have heretofore sane
toned such moderate discriminating duties, rs
would produce the amount Of revenue needed, and
at the same time afford reasonable incidental pro-
lection TO our home industry am opposed TO n
tariff for protection merely, and moi for revenue.
Acting upon these general principles, it is well
known that gave my support TO the policy Of Gen
Jackson's administration on this subject ] voted
against the tariff act OF 1928. | voted for the
act Of 1892, which contained notifications Of some
of The Objectionable provisions Of the act Of 1923.
As n member Of the committee OF ways and means
of the House of Representatives, gave my assent
10 bill reported by that committee in December,
1892, making further notifications Of the act Of
1923, and making also determinations in the i'm
position or the duties which it proposed That bill
did not pass, but was superseded nv the bill COM
monty called the Compromise Bill, for which vo-
ted.
In nv Judgment, it is the duty Of the govern
ment, to extend, as far as it may be practicable 10
do 40. by in revenue laws and all other means
within its power, fair and just protection to all the
grea, interests Of the whole Union, embracing ag
rlculture, manufactures, the mechanic arts, com
perce, pnd navigation. | heartily approve the
resolutions upon this subject. passed BY the demo.
cratic national convention, lately assembled al
Baltimore.
am, with great respect,
Dear SIR, your ob't scrv't,
JAMES X. POLK.
Joux X. KANE, Esq, Philadelphia.
The following are the resolutions Of the demo.
cratic national convention, referred 10 by Mr. Polk
"That Justice and sound policy forbid the FEEDER
nj Government; 10 foster one branch Of industry tC
The detriment Of another, or 10 cherish the inter
c.s Of one portion 10 the injury OF another portion
Of our common country; that every citizen and ev
ery section of the country has right 10 demand
and insist upon an equality OF rights and privileges
and to complete and ample protection Of persons
and property from domestic violence or ioregI
aggression.
''That it is the duty Of every branch Of the gov
eminent to enforce and practice the most rigid @
conomy in conducting our public affairs. and tina
M more revenue ought 10 be raised than is requir
ed to def,ay the necessary expenses ofthe govern