The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-20
TILE TREASURY DEPARTMENT AND THE
TARIFF

,ho,;zed 10 make collections for the "Globe."
TIE TREASURY DEPARTMENTAL AND THE
TARIFF.
I'll. nublic press continues to abound with arti-
IL. mon the tariff question. II seems to be the
.r..t question at present--the lion ofthe day. The
wbip press goes, without any exception, as far as we
ADVISED, against any reduction, and for that "bill
denominations" the tariff of AZ. The democratic
s.,srs demand its great modification or entire re-
They insist upon reducing the tariff to the rev.
am. Standard 1t is scarcely necessary for us to say,
h, We contend for the great principle that the tariff
mus, be reduced to tariff for rsuenus; and we en-
,.,,;o no doubt that the President of the United
States and the Secretary Of the Treasury will
.aoo, the same true and legitimate standard.
We watch the signs of the times as they come
IL hand in our large budget of exchange papers; and
10 could almost fill our sheet with the copious ex-
tracts which we have clipped from other papers on
,b;s important subject. It is impossible from the
whole stream of public sentiment to mistake the
,Ori, of the democratic party. They 60 for
reduction of the tariff to the revenue stand
ard But, as we have not space for all the
attracts we have made, we will select the follow
inc prize from the lottery. We lay it before our
readers with the greater pleasure because we feel
strong disposition to endorse its opinions and its
v.,;c;no,ions. Robert ]. Walker stands upon a
respousible position, as all admit. He is like the
sentinel on the watch-tower, watching for his coun-
nvmen, yet watched by them. Much depends
mon his discretion and upon his energy. He has
III his power to distinguish or to disgrace himself
But, if we know anything Of his character from his
mast transactions and his present indcations--from
what he has done and what he is called upon to do
he is destined, by his report to discharge his duty
with fearless fidelity, and to increase the reputation
which he has already acquired If he fails in his duty
a,ths time, were far better for him to have eposed
on his reputation as the champion of Texas, than,
lcharus-like, to have stretched his wings TO the
honors of the Treasury. But we have great conf
dence in Robert ]. Walker-in the clearness of his
views, the purity Of his principles, and the frmness
with which he will support them. Let him do his
duty, and trust himself to his country. The wings
wilwatch him, to seize upon any point through which
they may attack him. The wealthy manufacturing
capitalists are prepared to denounce his report. Let
him fear not. The strength with which he supports
the cause of equality and justice, will give him
strength with the people. They will throw their
protecting ags around him, and he may bid defiance
to all the arrows Of all his opponents.
From the Bangor (Nde) Democrat.
THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
November Of the cabinet under ordinary circumstances
the public purse is in his custody; and although he cannot
open and close at his pleasure still he has poten
M in deciding questions affecting the receipt and
pendtue Of money and in all the financial matters Of the
government The patronage Of his department also great
han that Of any other which interests the public IN him
corresponding manner; SO that all things considered
the Secretary Of the Treasury quite consequential per-
sonage not only with the political party with which he is
connected but quite much SO with the opposition In
ac the administration frequently assaed through
the Secretary ofhe Treasury than in any other way; and
IT, therefore, aprimary and leading object with oppo-
tion to break down this officer All the expedents and
modes Of attack that experienced tacticans know well
how to resort to and apply brought to bear to effect
this great object In times Of financial embarrassment in
business crisis when anything of the common course
Of things takes place. the responsibility is with the Presi-
dent and Secretary Of the Treasury.
There to be fierce and perhaps prolonged war be-
tween the two parties the tariff question The wings
have been unwise enough to stake everything on ito
swim or sink with the present tariff Like the infatuated
ganeste they will risk everything single card not
whandng they recently lost every thing in throwing the
dice for national bank. The bank crushed them when II
M and when the tariff is modified they will receive sim
great issue between the two parties.
Mr. Walkers in position to take the brunt Of the bat
ue he VIII be one OF the principal objects Of attack The
upon him has already been commenced by the wing
Journals He is known to be opposed to the tariff it is
and engaged in collecting information show what the
m ai ana how operates in the report soon to be sub
ne whg batteries upon him. which will be kept up by the
wing papers and congressional orators until they
Peed 10 capruae; but when that time will come
depend on the mness and good conduct Of the friends
an equal and Just tariff.
No means viii be leN untried to crush Mr. walker He
VIII De called southern free.trader although he was
raised in Pennsylvania His report will be msTepresented
carped at and the author raduced and down
x De found rare gamea tough and knoy stick which
nv enemies VIII wish they had not meddled with He is
rsn man Tor the place and the occasona person Of
industry and courage, whose force Of character and
T r.. as statesman the wings have moderated
as VIII eel his power whenever they come in contact
sr m or we are greatly mistaken Instead Of making
ti uaihuuse, opposition will develop and strengthen
H. and greatly elevate him in public estimation
.s". clearheaded and sagacious; and his
secretary Of the Treasury is evidence OF wisdom and
Tha appreciation 81 men on the part Of the President
most Hng politicians dislike Hon Robert J. Walker
s eoiiay on account of his participation in the
PRESIDENTIAL election and particularly for his instru-
son .y IN bringing Texas into the Union No per.
cause and p ,esn him for the democratic
me people facts and arguments bearing on the
a Aauon question His letter covered the whole ground
me exibook for the democratic canvassers and
ops.,t OF me measure everywhere popularizsd the
h. @ enlightened the nniniormed confirmed the doubt
ass converted thousands who at first joined in the cry
cane g. me wing politicians, therefore, have some
M N, hating Mr. Walker; he contributed largely TO de-
nss al and to keep them out OF power and Office
mean, Destroy him. II possible and resort TO such
ser,s ~ 10 as they may deem best calculated sub
10 Ia .a purpose When Congress assemblies. they will
W. .s Ux IN good earnest and then 1--WE shall what
me ING hennebec Journal informs us TINT "it is moi
~ aoctrine that capital must be protected, and
80: ieh unprotected" We stand corrected; the
10 not preach the doctrine, they only practis.
A. we further learn, from the same high wing au.
, .s,;uy' That this locofoco rigmarole about pro-
no,n.s capital is mere nonsense" o no; there il
10 The tariff that enables manufacturing cap
nsr get large profits the laborers make the q
r.. s1n' profits and not the owners Of the factories
snS Journal says it is labor that the tariff protects
sr;,. a we already have perfect free trade in the
bv ~ capital" Yes the tariff protects" labor
ty,. s"aohng cotton, woollen, and iron manufac.
N GoI make more than they otherwise could, out
W. u use VINO perform the labor for them, and al
use their manufactures.
me Albany American Citizen avows its un
".n devotion TO the whig cause II declares tina
." lhe whigs) to man are determined to maxi
'"auy and united effort TO redeem the State 70
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