Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-27
WAR ON THE TARIFF,
RENEWED.

RENEWED.
Since the elections in Maryland, for members
of Congress, the Union and other organs of the
Frss Trade portion of the Locofocracy, are some
what emboldened in their warfare upon the Ia
rif. They now say that Mr.. Polk will redeem all
his pledges, but they do not specify what these
pledges are-whether those made in ls43, in de-
nunciaiion Of the Tariff, or those in the Name
= letter." intended for Pennsylvania. But we sup
pose il may fairly be concluded, that Pennsylvania
: Il to be the dupe, the Union" having intimaied
very recently that the resolutions of the Baltimore
Convention are to be the test Of orthodoxy.
' II matters but little, suppose, that those
solutions were smuggled through after large
portion Of that harmonious assemblage had retir-
ed-they embrace the creed of the managers, and
that 70 deemed sufficient.
The correspondent of the Journal Of Com.
nerce, ia quasi Administration print,l seems 10
be well informed on the probable course of the
President and Secretary, and talks somewhat con-
kdently a. to the initiatory movements. He
says: r. -.-...- ..-.
SIT OF certainty that the course Of the
President and Of the Secretary OF the Treasury in regard
% the Tariff will be such will give entire sssfacton
The advocates Of free trade. Their recommendations will
90 10 the full extent Of the propositions laid down by Mr. Nc
Defie in his late letter. The minimum principle and the
specific duties are doomed to utter extinction The mes
Of the President and the Secreay's Annual Report
Wih setde this matter, far they AMI their influence
90 foaesrusd The question is what will Congress dot"
-. But hear voice from Pennsylvania on the
- subject. The Democratic Union OF Harrisburg,
paper formed by the junction of three other es.
Establishments, proposes Tariff Convention, and
jntimates distinctly that this is a matter which
'-eoucerns one party quite as much another"
so Ear from the Tariff being Of the essence of
Federalism in that State, it is pure and unadu-
terated Democracy. Free Trade is secuted, as
an absurdiy, which may suit abstractioaists, but
.. not such plain, commonsense people as those Of
. PENNSYLVANIA. Protection is deemed indispensa-
blc and we may therefore look for resistance from
the whole delegation Of the Keystone State, to
!. any measure disturbing principle deemed by
them 80 vital to their interests.
The Union [of Harrisburgl talks of meeting
the "hostile demonstrations" of the Anti Tariff:
men, by prompt resistance, not only on the part
Of the representatives Of Pennsylvania, but shy
loud and emphatic expressions Of popular sent.
ment" Has it not occurred to the Union that
these popular expressions" would have come
with q better grace, and more effect, If they had
been made before Folks election! Their voice
may now be impo,ent, and meet with what it Just.
ly deserves, the scorn Of the inperious majority
now In the ascendant.
Were not for evil to the country at large,
we could almost wish the Free Traders complete
success in their warfare upon the Tariff, to teach
the trucking Democracy of Pennsylvania lesson
worth remembering. All their talk nor, about
making the position" Of Pennsylvania thorough.
ly understood sounds somewhat ridiculously, and
deserves but little real respect.
But let the Pennsylvania organ of the Demo-
cracy speak for ITSELF The Harrisburg Union
says;-
The public voice is speaking through the columns Of
she in many portions OF the State favor of holding
Conven non o. this place, on the 10Th Of month";
tks into eosiderauon the important subject Of the Tariff
Wslke the idea much, and citizens Of Penns
feel anxious that shall be carried effect certain h.
aneh good would How from II.
Mature, and Natures God have int nded hi, to be
manufacturing state. having imbeddod beneath her soil
snsrhaustsbs stores Of mineral wealth. Every measure
wheh tends TO deyeopo these hidden treasures reduce
shsm 70 useful shapes only working the great purpo-
80 that destiny and will the support OF every
syiysnan who not blinded by ignorance warped by
prejudice.
Our policy should harmonic with the features and inter
fsh Of Pennsylyania manufacturing STATE, and should
Be clearly defined boldly sustained and unhinchnRy adbe
Eed 70. We take IL that this question which CO
one party quite much snothsr being sectional and
toesln is character. To the wealth under the soil az
vol - the fertility Of the soil ITSELF We look for the ssIv,
on o. The State from her oid OF debt and the promotion
~ the welfare and prosperity Of all her citizens.
Prss Nade msy tho absuacuonst tho theori,er or
pos pissse the cotton planter but will advance
s Bisrsss Of any section Of eountry whero
sad manufacturing advantages EXIST Protection abso-
latsy Indispensable 10 the existence Of
lie tmouni Of protection ~ matter which wish 10
sss sonsdeted BY CoDyonon called expressly for the
pspse, and eomposod Of friends Of the Tariff Of every
Pohues hpe such MEASURE Of greet importance now
ieemucs The advocates Of free trade from other sections
a the unioa are preparing 70 make yigorou, attack an
90 hs hnh, 81 The next SESSION Of Congress sad who're
shsy would stop, SLOWED saek and pags .ntesain
3D. y not difeot 70 tell These hostile
mast be promptly resisted both by our .nd
~ loud and smphsdo expressions Of popular ,en,msn,
fsensyyshis heretofore, has been siIsn, in the
ssf u the sna. wv "
The yournssof her Lsei,afure exhibit
IN which she has spoken isudly and With effect and
ne votes o. bet representatives, given without re-
gard 70 party distinctions The different resolutions touch
tsf hs SUBJECT sre fruitful topics Tor discussion in Tsna
Cesvsnuon and We shall sdveu them a detail !, sos.
esusenisnt season.
Oar Senstors In Congress arc bound 10 supeo,, ,h ,f
ssd tbsss earthly donb that they will so seeord,ng
der pledges in any emergency arising from the seton ~
dat body upon this measure We have fears st
VII prove rrcfesu 20 tbs true Interests Of the Keystone
p AZ fsns-yvsnis hes spoken In times past % let be-
sF<<k ssv. IL 10 necessary ths her position should b,
sAsrssxhy underwood BY the whole Union, sad de,ermi
n><iss vnsnifesssd shrink from N, whssver may
IN sssesrs raised against IL from any quarter IL 10 onl
~ ~ irsep~ptsnf and seton Of each State the,
~sssss sss sns'ly be sdcpsed which v,h tvs' pronc,