The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-03-14

ont Of the circumstances of the last few
years may be speedily paid of.
congratulate my iellow-cIlizcns on the
entire restoration of the credit of the Gen.
era Government Of the Union aud that Of
many of the States. Happy would it be
for the indebted States if they we're freed
from their liabilities, many of which were
incauliously contracted. Aliho' tho Gov.
eminent Of the Union is n-ilher in lcgal
nor . moral sense bound for the debts Of
the Stiles, and il would be violation Of
our compact OF Union To assume them, yet
we cannot but feel deep interest in see.
ing all the States NEE, their public liAbili-
ties and pay of their Just debts at the ear
lies, practicable period. That they will
do SO, as soon as il can be done without
imposing too heavy burdens on their cili-
zens, there is no reason 10 doubt. The
sound, moral, and honorable feeling Of The
people Of the indebted States cannot be
questioned; and We are happy 10 perceive
a settled disposition on their part, rs their
ability returns, after season Of unoxam-
pied pecunlary embarrassment TO pay OF
all just demands, and to acquiescc IN any
reasonable measure TO accompl sh that
object.
One Of the difficulties which We have
had to encounter in the practical admins
lfation at the Government consists IN the
adjustment Of our revenue laws and the
levy Of ihi taxes necessary for lie support
Of Gycrnmenl. In the general propusi.
ton that no more money shall he collected
tina the n ccssilieS of an economical adj
miui,ira'ioo shall require, all parties seem
u acquicsce. Nor does there seem to be
any material difference Of opinion as TO
the absence of right ia The Government 10
tax one section oi country, or one class Of
citizens, or one occupation, for the mere
profit Of another. "Jus'co and sound Pc.
Icy forbid The Federal Government to los.
rer one branch Of industry to the detrlncut
Of another, or 10 cherish the iatcreats of
one portion TO tho injury Of another por-
ton OF the common country" | have here.
tJfofe declared to my fellow citizens that,
ia my Judgment, i, is the duly Of the Go
,efnment TO extend, as far as II may be
practicable Ia do 50, by its revenue laws
and all other means within lis power, fair
4ai Iasl protection TO all the great inter.
esis Of the whole Unloa, embracing aari.
culture, manufactures, The mechanic arts,
commerce, and navigation" J have also
declared my opinion TO be "ia favor Of
tanli lnr revenue aud that, in adjusting
the de,ails Of such tariff, | have sane.
toned such moderate discriminating duties
Is would produce the amount Of revenue
oectcd, and at tho same time Afford iea.
sonahle incidental protection to our home
industry = and that | was opposed 10
tariff for protection merely, aud not for
revenue"
The power ito lay and collect taxes,
mposts, and excuses" was an indlspcnsa.
bic one to be conferred on the Federal Go.
sernment, which, without II, would possess
no means Of providing Cor its own support.
Ia executing this pow er by leyying a tar.
III Of tu'ics for the support Of Government,
he raising Of rcrenae should be tho oIjcc',
lnd protection the incident. To reverse
ldls principle, and make protection the OBJ.
jfci and rtrelue the incident, would be TO
ittiftNt ~ 'NtA 1tt AAAil
tie protected interests. In leyying duties
tor revenue, II IL doubtless proper to make
such DETERMINATIONS, within the repenue
waripir, MS viii atItrd incidental protcc.
t1H - our home interests. Within the rev.
caue hWt, there IL a dlscrct n 10 dI.cfl,n.
mate beyond that limit, the rightiul *.
crosse Of The power i not conceded. The
incidental protection afforded 10 our home
interests By Determinations within the rev.
cauo range, 1t Is believed viii he ample. r.
IL making discrm nations, all our home
interests should, as far ~ practicable, be
equally protected. The largest portion OF
our people are agTle Ilturisls. Others arc
employed IN manufactures, commerce, M.
stgali9n, and the mechanic nits. They
are oil engaged IN their respective pur.
suits, and their Jolut labDrs constitute the
rational or home industry. To tax one
branch OF this home industry for the ben
eiil Of another would be unjust. No one
Of these interests can tighuully clam ~
advantage over the others, ur to be enrich.
ed hy cmpoyershing the others. All IRE
equally entitled 10 the fostering care end
protection Of the Government In cSer.
c.Hng a sound discretion in lcvyins discEi
mnltug duties within the limi, prescribed,
care should DO taken that IL he done in
manner no, TO benefit the wealthy few, at
Ihe expense Of the toing millions, BY tax.
Iog iorea the Injuries Of life, or articles
Of superior qusliy and high price, which
Can only be consumed By the wealthy aud
h'gbca the necessafies Of life, or articles
Of coarse quality aud low price, which The
poor aud great mass OF our people must
consume. The burdens Of Government
should, as far as practicable, be dtstriJu.
ted justly and equally among all classes Of
our population. These general views, long
entertained on this subject, have deemed
proper 10 roiierate. Ii IS subject up.
on which conflicting interests, Of sections
aad occupations are supposed 10 exist, md
spirit OF mutual concession and conpro.
mise IN adjusting its details should be cher /.
ished by every part Of cur vide spread