Holly Springs gazette., 1845-03-15

moral, aud honorable feeling of the peo-
pie ofslhe indebted States, cannot be cues
TONED; and we are happy to perceive a set
tied disposition on their part as their abili
ty returns, after season of unexampled Pc
cuniarv embarrassment, to pay off all just
demands. and to acquiesce in any reasona-
BILE measures to toaccomplish lha, object.
One of the difficulties we have had TO en-
counter in the practical administration of
the Government, con slsts in the adjustment
of our revenue laws, and the levy Of tax
es necessary for the support of government.
Ia the general proposition, that no more
money shall be collected than the necessi-
ties of an economical administration shall
require. all parties seem to acquiesce. Nor
does there seem to be any material differ
ence OF opinion as 10 the absence of right IN
the Government to tax one section of coun-
try. or one class of citizens, or one occupa-
tion, for the mere profit of another. Jus
tice and sound policy forbid the Federal
Government to foster one branch of Indus
try to the detriment of another, or 10 cher
ish the interest of one portion to the injury
of another portion Of our &C nlmon country"
| have heretofore declared 10 my fellow
citizens that ..in my judgment, it is the duty
of the Government TO extend, as far as il
may be practicable to do SO. by its revenue
laws. and all other means within its power,
fair and just protection to all the great in
teresls of the whole Uaion. embracing ag-
riculture, manufactures, the mechanic arts,
commerce and navigation"
I have also declared my opinion to be
"in favor of tariff for revenue" and that,
sin adjusting the details of such tariff.
L.
ting duties as would produce the amount of
revenue needed, and, al the same time, az
ford reasonable Incidental protection TO our
home Industry" and that was "oppoSed TO
tariff for protection merely and not for
revenue
The power 'to lay and collect taxes. du.
ties, imports, and excises," was an lads
pensable one to be conferred on the Fede-
raj Government which, without 1t, wOuld
possess no means for providing for its oYn
support. la executing This power, by lev
ying tarffof duties for the support OF
Governmenat, the raising OF TereRas
should be the object, and protection the in
e5deat. To reverse This principle, and
make protection the o5jsci, aud reVenHe the
iacsdeat. would be TO infi:ct manifest injus-
tice upon all otter than protected Interests
La levying duties for revenue, il is doubtless
proper TO make such discrimination within
iherersaac princspls.as will afford Incidental
protection TO our home luse rests. Wilha
the fevenue limit, there is discretion u
discriminate; beyond that limit, the right
ial exeici 9 of the power is not conceded
The Incidental protection afforded 10 our
home interests by determinations within the
revenue range, it is believed viii he ample
IN making 6iscrimina.ions, all our home
Interests should, as far IS practicable, be
equally protected. The largest portion of
our people are agricullUrisis. Oilers are
employ cd la manufactures, commerce, nav
CATION, and The mechanic arts.
They are all eng ged in their respective
pursuits, and their jolat lsbors constitute
National or home industry, TO tax one
branch Of This home industry for the teae-
tit OF another. would be unjust. No one of
these Interests can rightly claim al advan-
Lage over the others, or to be enriched by
The oiheis. All are equally
entilled TO the fostering care AMI protection
of the Government. Ia exercising a sound
discretion in leyying discriminating duties
within the limis prescribed, care should be
aiken that 1t be done in a manner not 10
benefit the wealthy few at the expense of
be toiling millions. by taxing LOWEST The
uxuries Of life, or articles of superior quail.
iy and high price which can on,y be con
sumed by The wealthy; and HlGagsT the
1ecessares of1ife, or articles Of coarse quail.
~ and low price, which the poor and
great mass of our people must conslme.-
he burdens OF Government should, as far
IS practicable, be distr ibuted Justly and e.
iualiy among all classes of our population.
These general views, long entertained on
LIS subject have deemcd.it proper 10 reit>
rate.
Ii is subject upon which conflicting in. |
erests of sections aud occupations are SUP. |
'osed to exist, and spirit of mutual conces-
ION and compromise in adjusting its details |
hould be cherished by every pau OF our
country. as the only means Of |
'Feserying harmony and q cheerful acqui. |
scence OF all IN the operation of our reve. /
ue laws Oar patriotic citizens In every /
AIT OF the Union will readily submit tn
ne payment OF such taxes as will be need |
q Tor The support Of their Government. |
'hether In peace or in war, if they are so
svled as to distribute the burdens as equal
J as possible among them
he Republic of Texas has made kno wn
er desire to come into our Union to form
part OF our ccniederacy, and enjoy with
me blessings OF liberty secured and guar
hteed 6y ou- constitution. Texas was |
nee part OF our country-was unwisely
sded away to a foreign powers now in
ependent, and possesses an undoubted
dISn0Se f,f RI o<f he