Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-10-10

1 great issues upon which the recent contest was
decided. We see nothing in the course which
Mr.. Polk has pursued since the 4th of March
which would induce on our mind the shadow
of doubt that he will in good faith stick by
the principles upon which he was elected
five did, we would be among the first "a
warn our readers of the danger. Mr.. Polk
whole life shews that he is opposed to the pro.
tective policy, and in his celebrated Kane let
ter. he refers to his past course as affording a
Key to the principles which will guide him
whilst occupying the executive chair. That
MIR. Polk, with the advice and concurrence oil
his Cabinet, too, will recommend TO the next
Session of Congress reduction of the Tariff
to revenue Standard, we believe as conf
IDENTIFY as we do that the sun will rise on the
morrow. That too, whatever influence he can
exercise, will be cordially applied to ensure
this desirable end we feel the utmost assur-
ance. What good end the Editor of the Charles
ton Mercury can have in view, in waging this
factious opposition against Mr.. Polk and his
Cabinet, We cannot TO save us perceive. OF
one thing we are certain; Judging from what
we know of the friends Of Mr.. Calhoun in this
State, they do not particip pate in the sentiments
OF either the Charleston Mercury or it's cores
pondent, nor do we think that the Democrats
OF South Carolina approve of the Mercury's
course. Of this we are convinced from let
ter which we find in the Mercury of the 18th
inst, written by MIR. MeDuf1ie. This letter
was written in reply TO enquiries made by
gentleman of South Carolina, as 10 whether
Mr.. McDufie concurred in the opinions ex.
pressed in the columns of the Charleston Mer-
cnry. Next week we will publish the whole
letter. In the meantime We give the closing
paragraph which expresses the confidence of
the writer in both the ability and integrity of
MIR. Polk.
''lt is apparent that the days of monopoly
and commercial restriction are numbered i'm all
the civilized nations Of the earth. Even in
Great Brltain-so long held up to us by our
monopolIsts as an example for imitation-all
parties now concur in the principles of free
trade. and differ only as to the time and man
ner OF reforming ancient restrictions and abu-
SEES. And permit me to say, that the day that
shall witness the downfall of commercial res
trlctlons and the establishment of free trade
among the nations Of the earth, will be the |
greatest and most gloriou era that ever mark
ed the the progress of improvement in the tenn
Poral affairs Of man. 1t should be the amb-
ton OF our statesmen to take the lead in this |
great reform which is destined, as firmly be-
Ileve, to contribute more to the liberty, pros
perIty and peace Of the nations than any event
since the advent of our Saviour. In this view
Of the subject few men ever occupied more
responsible position than Mr.. Polk, and have
every reason to believe he fully realises that
responsibility, and will so far elevate his views
above the miserable schemes Of mercenary mo-
noPoIsts and factonists contending for office
IS to be equal to the occasion and fulfil the ex-
oectations of his country.
Yours, &c.
GEO. MCDUFFIE