The Ripley advertiser., 1845-01-04
MR. POLK AND THE TARIFF.

Polk's supporters expect hlin 10 PURSUE :" w.
lion TO the Texas question. We now eau 'hei'
attention to the totally contradictory policy
these wish him to adopt IN reference 'ol
the tariff. Here ls a paragraph from lhe sun
bury American Locotoco paper published at
Sunbury, Pennsylvania, which represents the
tariff section Of the party.
From the Suntury pa American.
Mr. Polk is a man of high character and spot
less integrity. He, therefore, cannot, and we
think will not, basey betray those who have
placed their confidence in him. He viii recol'
iect that without Pennsylvania he could never
have been elected. That the people OF Penn
svIvania are almost unanimous in favor OF a
Tariff aifjrdng protection TO Their manulacto'
RES. That ii was with affirm belief that mel
would foster these interests, as .hey mad beeh
assured by himself and his friends, that they
gave him their support To beiray them now
wou,d be worse than Arnold's Treason These
we know TO be the feelings of almost the entire
Democracy Of this section of the State, and
we might say of the whole State. The tour
Counties OF Northumberland, Columbia, Schnyl-
kill and Luzerne, gave him majority OF 4o5l
These Counties possess almost oonna!ess
wealth in their Coal and Iron, and are therefore
deeply interested in the Tariff. They have
given this large vote under the most positive
assurance that their great interests would De
protected, aud iooe be 10 The ma" aoao ssoa1d
attempt 10 betrcy them.
the Union, advocating the claims OF The iIee-
radsts.
From the Richmond Enquirer.
Texas AND THE TARIFF We unhestatingly
lay before our readers the following extracts
from private letter, which we received IRON =
distinguished citizen of South CaTollna. We
u,tuw ourselves upon his courtesy, as an eX
cuse for the liberty we ore about to take with
his production:
Extract of letter from
"CHARLEsToN, Nov. H.
"Our hear are filed with the deepest gratl'
tnde ur ,r.urIHPts eeouu7u ~U'ori'osU oiu
cerey thatit will secure the permanent peace
aud independence OF the country, and preserve
the Union upon the principles fthe Constitution
Mr.. Clay success would have endangered both.
But now, my dear Sir, enthusiasm and hrmness
have won the victory, but it will require wisdom
and Judgement to secure finally the fruits OF that
victory. | have been With Mr. Polk this sum
mer and we went over all the grounds fully and
freely. | know him wei; he ia apparently
mild and retiring man; but on sound poh'ica
nrnc,ples there is no fraaer or 'fuer man II
this Union. lie is thorough master O the "hoi
Gad before h,m, and aiacefey believe he !
an homes, man. lis difficulties VIII be grea'
hnt truth. fidelity, and irmuesss will carry fit
through; and BY these, he will be able TO IN
press himself upon the institutions ot the cout
irv. and become blessing TO the Union. Il
o,,rht 10 announce his principles distinctly an
clearly in his inaugural, and this will imlnedat
10 save him much trouble and confusion.
win he due to his honesty and character, thi
he should announce himself in favor OF strl
Repeaue Tariff formed upon the principles
the COMPROMISE Act of 1888. THIS Will Torn
rallvnp nojpt, and the public mind VIII set
down nnon something definite Immediate
Then. in relation to Texas, he ought to re-a
nounce the famous declaration made Dy n
Monroe. when President, IN referenc 70 the
reference Of European Governments win tn'
na,;nns who had won their independence up
the American continent.
These two points secured, and all others
law. and his administration will be success
. and triumphant; but if he Is not clear and II
upon these, there wIl,be con'uSioa ana alhc
tv. Considering the position OF things IN
rope, aud the extreme age otthe h'ng OF iran
there is great difficulty ahead IN that quar-,
His recent visit to England is an Indication Il
he has received their pledge to sustain his
nasty. And if convulsian occurs upon
death, England must and will prepare to meet
Hence it IS, that she will withdraw her co..
ellis from Mexico, and abandon her objects
Texas. She cannot risk rupture with Us,
the election Of Mr.. Polk will secure every th
in safety; aud think may settle the agitat
ofour great domestic quesliln, for years at lea
Let what will come, trust IN God that
Southern States will hereafter be united-anc
eff.cting this, we look TO Virg'nia to do mu
Imyself am, and have been for year, oppo
70 all agitation and ultraism IN South Caroll
We are united. | am for moderation and
bearance am utterly opposed TO any IN
like dissolution Of the Union, unless It sho
be absolutely necessary, (Which may God IN
mercy avert,) to preserve our very ex's.en
lhave been opposed to all the recent asltat
IN this State. There was neither wisdom
patriotism in it. But notwithstanding thi
hone and trust that Mr.. Polk will announce
ms Inaugural that he is for strict rerenne 1
iH and resting upon the principles ot me U
promise Act o 1888. II Is due TO hint
due to the country there viii not be pc
aeiatom ii. feel deeply upon this point, 2
have risked much to allay the excitement IN I
State, and pledged myself upoa IT, | bell.