The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-09
THE DAILY UNION.

ieys abound with water power for propelling ma
ehineTy, in the midst Of the finest agricultural re-
gions She has constructed, at great cost line OF
improvements by canals and railways, connecting
The waters OF the Atlantic with those Of the great
West; which not only affords our own citizens a
cheap and convenient mode Of transporting their
products TO market, bat also benefits the internal
trade and commerce Of large portion OF the other
States of the Union. ...
"The North and West Branch canals, and the
Delaware division, In connexion with various
improvements owned by companies, besides open
ing markets to the productions Of the farmer furnish
outlets for our coal and other minerals, by which
not only our own citizens are supplied, but also
those Of the neghborng and eastern States, 10 the
great advantage Of both. Many parts Of the State
are also found most fsvorably adapted TO the grew
ing Of wool, another great staple ofnationa indie
pendenee; and the successful application of mineral
coal 10 the smelling of iron, has given new impe-
tus among TO this most important Of all the
branches Of manufactures. ..
at is not surprising therefore, that our people
fee deep anxiety in regard TO the adoption or the
change ofany policy, the part OF the federal gov
ernmsnt, which may be supposed TO affect such
great interests. The regulation Of tariff on i'm
importss, 10 favor the development Of our do
nestle resources, and give satafscton TO the various
parts Of the Union, has long been yexed and ex-
citing question Its influences, for good or evil, have
no doubt been greatly exaggerated m different sec
tons Of the country. The true policy Of the ma
ton would seem 10 lie between the extremes OF those
who claim high duties for the mere purpose OF
protecting particular interests and those who would
not discriminate at all, in laying revenue du-
ties, for the purpose Of fayorng the productions
and industry Of our own country.
'Any course Of policy which would have the ef-
feet 10 check the intelligent and honest ensprizc Of
our citizens, and 10 retard the development Of our
national resources, receive the sanction
aequiescence of the people Of this confederaey. II
| is readily conceded, that no more moneys ought 10
be collected from imports than are necessary TO
meet the constitutional requirements Of the govern.
ment economically administered. But, on the
other hand h is maintained with entire confidence,
that in laying duties fer this purpose, such dscrim'
nations for protection, well revenue, ought 10
be made, as will favor our own productions and in
dustry, particularly In reference TO articles which
are Of primary national importance, and indisPensa-
bic in time Of war. 80.
"This policy was expressly ayowed in the first
revenue law for eyying duties upon imports, passed
AFTER the adoption Of the federal constitution, and has
been recognised and adhered to by the federal gov
eminent, and sanctioned by the people of the
States from thai day the present. unless indeed
the compromise act Of 1893 be considered an ea-
eeption; and il will be adhered to 80 long as we
have due regard to our individual and national
prosperity and Independence.
"A tariff Of discriminating duties, based on the
principles indicated, and SO adjusted as to secure
permaDenee 10 its proyisons-susiained tn its pro-
tectiye effects by the operations OF constitutional
treasury, in regulating the issues Of banks, and
checking excessive importations Of merchandise,
will IL is believed, give stability TO the general
interests and business Of the country, than any
other system Of policy within the control Of the fede-
raj government"