Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-03-13

he say that error and wrong are committed IN the ad
ministration of the government, let him remember
that nothing human be perfect; and that under
no other system Of government revealed by Heaven
or devised by man, has been allowed so free
and broad a scope combat error. Has the sword
of despois proved to be safer surer instrument OF
reform in government than enlightened reason!
Does he expect to n among the ruins Of this Union
happier abode for our swarning millions than they
now have under 1t Every lover of his country must
shpdder at the thought Of The possibility Of its dis
solution, and win be ready TO adopt the patriotic SEN
timent, - Our federal Union-lt must be preserved
To preserve it. the compromises which alone enabled
our fathers to form common constitution for the
government and protection of 50 many States, and
distinct communities, of such diversified habits,
terests and domestic institutions, must be sacredly
and religiously observed Any attempt to disturb or
destroy these compromises, being terms of the CON-
pact of Union, canlead TO none other than the most
ruinous and disastrous consequences.
1t is Of deep regret that, IN some sections
of cur country, misguided persons have occasohaly
INDUCED in schemes and agitations whose object is
the destruction of domestic institutions existing
other sections-instutons which existed ct the adop
ton of the constitution, and were recognised and
protected by it. All must that if it possible
for them to be successful in attaining their object the
dissolution of the Union. and the consequent destruc
ton of our happy form of government must speedily
follow.
am happy to believe, that at every period of our
existence nation, there has existed, and contn-
ues to exist, among the great mass of people, a
devotion the Union of the States, which viii shield
and protect it against the moral treason of any who
would seriously contemplate Its destruction. To Sc
continuance of that devotion, the compromises
of the constitution must not only be preserved, but
sectional ealousies and beart-burnings must be dis
countenanced and all should remember that they
members of the same political family, having COM
mon destiny.
To increase the attachment of our people to the
Union, our laws should be just. Any policy which
shall tend to favor monopoies, tie peculiar inter-
ests of sections or classes must operate to the preu-
dice of their fellow citizens and should be avoided If
the compromises of the constitution be presered-f
sectional jealouies and heart-burnngs be discoun-
tenanced-f our avs be Just, ard the government
be practically administered strictly within the limits
of power prescribed TO tive may discard all APP
prehensons for the safety of the Union.
With these views of the nature character and objects
Of the government, and the value of the Union, shall
steadily oppose the creation Of those Institutions and
TENS which, in their nature, tend to peye it from its
legitimate purposes, and make il the instrument of sec
tons, classes and individuals. We need no national
banks other Institutions planted around the
government control strengthen Ia opposition the
will of s authors Experience has taught how unne-
cessary they auxares Of the public authorities
how impo,ent for good and how powerful for mischief
Ours intended to be plain and frugal government
and shall regard be my duty recommend TO Con-
gess and far the executive is concerned to enforce
by all the within my power, the strctes economy
in the expenditure Of the public money, which may be
compatible with the public interests.
A national debt has become almost Institution oil
European monarchIes II is viewed in of them, as
an essential prop existing governments. Melancholy
the condition of that people, whose government can be
sustained only by system which periodically transfers
large from the labor of the many the Golfers
of the few Such system is incompatible with the ends
for which republican government was instituted
Under wise policy, the debts contracted in revolu
ftsa anil fha NJ h.va hapu
tinguished BY udicious application of the revenues
not required for oer necessary purposes is not doubted
that the debt which has of the circumstances
: the last few years may be speedily paid of.
congratulate my fellow citizens the entire restora
ton the credit of the general government of the Unor
aud that of many Of tie States Happy would 1t be fo
the indebted States il they freed from their liabilities
many of which incautiously contracted
Although the government of the Union is neither in
legal bound for the debts of the States
and would be a violation of compact of Union
assume them, yet cannot but feel deep interest in
ing all the States meet their public liabilities and pay Of
their just debts, the earliest practicable period Tha
they will do ii can be done without imposing
heavy burdens their citizens, there is
doubt The sound moral and honorable feeling of the
people of the indebted States he questioned
happy perceive settled disposition their part
their ability returns after of unexamped pc
cuniary embarrassment to pay off all just demands, an'
acquesce in any reasonable measures TO accomplish tina
e object.
in the practical administration Of the government consist
in the adjustment of laws and the levy of tn
taxes necessary for the support OF government In tn
general proposition that money shall be collected
than the necessities Of economical administration shall
require, all parties seem to acquiesce. Nor does Their
seem be any material difference of opinion to the alb
of right in the government tax section of
country, class of citizens, occupation, for th
mere profit of another Jostice and sound policy fOIb
the federal government TO foster branch Of industry
the detrmen of another cherish the interests of
portion the njury Of another portion Of our common
country. have heretofore declared to my fellOwcitzen
that, in my judgment it is the duty of the government
extend far it may be practicable to do by it
revenue laws and all other within its power, fai
and Just protection all the great interests of the Who'll
Union, embracing agriculture manufactures. the mechani
arts, commerce. and navigation" have also declared m
opinion be in favor of tariff for revenue. and tina
in adjusting the details of such tariff. have sanctione
such moderate discriminating duties would produce III
amount Of revenue needed and at the time, affOn
reasonable incidental protection home industry,
and thatI opposed TO tariff for protection mere
: and not for revenue" ,.a. $3.50
l. The power lay and collect taxes, Duties imposts
q and excuses, indispensable one TO be conerre
the federal government which, without it, would pos
Of providing for its support. In exc
l. cutting this power, by eyyng tariff OF duties for til
support of government the raising of rereuc should
the object and protection the incident To reverse th
principle, and make protection the object and Terenue In
incident, would be infict manifest injustice upon
Other than the protected interests In evyng duties fd
revenue, it is doubtless proper make such dlscrmni
!, tons within the principle, would afford INC
, dental protection TO home interests Within th
revenue limit there is discretion 10 discriminate; be
yonG that limit the rghtfl exercise of the power
: conceded The incidental protection afforded ou
home interests by determinations within the revcnu
/ range it is believed will be ample In making dscrim
nations all home interests should, far practc
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