Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-07-17

Mr.. Polk and Ms Southern Friends--Ihe IdrW.
IL il very evident from the tone Of the papers
Of South Carolisa and some more Of the Southern
States that Mr.. Polk will have difficult part to
play in regard to the Tariff lie knows what is
expected Of him Mt the South-owing To his
pledges, and he also knows that the Democrats of
the North not going TO sit quietly IN their
seats in Congress, and suffer the protective ica-
turc, If indeed, any part of the present Tariff 10
DO disturbed. How hc is TO net, under the cir.
cunstances, is more than we can divine, for,
since his cnunciaiion in the inaugural that he in
tended to be the Pre- sident OF the people, aud not
ola party, he certainly has right TO expect
that he can consult tie free trade notions Of South
Garolnans, and at the same time do justice to 50
large a majority of the citizens Of this country
that are advocates of the protective system.
As Mr.. Polk was so good however, in trimming
his sails before his election, so us 10 make both
the North and the South believe that he would
do just as they desired in regard TO the raSid
question, we have very little doubt bu, that he
will he able, with the assistance of his ingenious
little Secretary Of the Treasury. 10 satisfy both
wings OF the Democracy for while at least
How he will manage it, however, he alone, with
his accustomed dupiicity. can tell.
We are well satisfied ourselves, and it Would
seem, also, that Mr.. Folks friends IN South
Carolina, arc somewhat satisfied, that he will find
great difficulty in MS way, before he accomplishes
any material change IN that most wholesome law
the Tariff. That it is expected Of him to
make tie effort, the subloincd from the South
Carolinian, will shew. 1t will be seen by this ar
tice that the writer does not entirely despair Of
having his Free Trade doctrines discussed, ir
nothing more. He has determined not To give
up Mr.. Polk, until lac whether or not this
Administration will be able 10 carry out the views
of the Chivalry; ifnay, then "goos bye Polk, "
-" you no longer deserve TIE confidence we
placed in you when advocated your claims in
the Baltimore Convention Here is the arti-
Gle, which speaks for itself; in kind of half
breathing half persuasive tone
"Mr Polk aud tie Tariff
II that the present Secretary OF the Treasury has
past been busiy onaged ia collecting stats.
ics for the purpose OF submitting u Congress
session project for amending aud modifying the present
Tariff laws That effort of this wal be made, and
will be warmly seconded by the President think quite
probable, but have msgivuGs about
OF We nave confidence in Mir. Polk
his and believe that his influence
coordinate and branch the Govern
avail U.s. shall have Of complaint but
upon the subject Of the Tariff have but little confidence
bern deceived too often II believe again Their promises
to rely again ON their pghied faith. We fear ,cre will
be found '.Jus enough" Of them when united with the
Wigs, 10 defeat amy which looks towards n
ductlon Of Tariff duties. The TanT OF ~ n most gross
violation Of the Compromise OF 1892 work of
democratic bethren' OF the North. We indebted q
them for the present high duties and low prices Of
pie commodity; and although It may be SAID that bu, few OF
them voted the Tariff lSI2. those enough
when united with enemies carry the measure. Had
rnoIe been have doubt they would have
forthcoming.
Bill reducing the @; pusge, better caou-
lated than other which could have been devised per-
peiuse the present OdOug system U Unust upon
the South. In every which been bsture
Congress OF the Unied Staee, any way either directly
ar remotely bearing upon he !aTh question, enough OF
Democratic friends the North have been found cum
~h enemies, carr the against 1t
this that dare for much from Congress-
although confidence Mr.. Po.k remains unsak;
We may be dupet again, aEd may be that unilcIpa
lions Of Mr.. Folks honesty aud good faith destined 10
he disappointed, but cannot allow ourselves yet
entertain any such suspicious The principles prumu
Baltimore, where started that which has
carried Mr. Polk INTO power, werea total separation Of
the Government from Banks anj strictly Tariff"
There disguise, aud can be msuEdes standing Of
the position occupied When united in the nonina-
lion OF candidate for President it alter the above
doctrines had been announced tho fundamental priuc-
pies OF the parry with which called upon &C;
md we cannot believe that will ever have
bFeuk with the Executive branch Of the Government for
violation OF faith III departure from these prime pies
But MIR Polk mud hs Cabinet constitute only bralch ul
my MEASURE except in rccOmmendatoy manner aHC
repeating the existing Tariff will be poweress except
exercising 10 It's fullest extent that influence with his party
which every President presumed possess THIS the
friends Of Free Trade have night expect sud certainly
do expect, the hands OF Mr. Polk. Nothing Of i
will be compliance IN good faith with those upon
which adherence To and participation In the Baltimore
nomination secured.
We firmly and sincerely believe ihai will receive IT, ard
consequently hive thus far gwen cordial support
the admins raOn aud have ever, orsa again.
express anything like doubt suspicion Of Mr Poke
trgiiiy IL because lack faith d portion Of the
Northern Democracy by whom have often been Dc
eeiyed that would be blind and cItduous indeed
now 10 give entire confidence. But whc thus
express our full conviction Of MI tuks integrity, and yed
adherence hs administration, do with the cx-
press reservation u the right except sny VI
his which believe 10 be wrong, aud the distinct announce
mcnt Of our determination to unuH the banner Of oppOs
ton. 81 as he maniests by any tctl IN
tcntion Ia violate that faith, IN which present im
pcIuy rely"