The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-17

tsrin Of the new ton.
lS42. bill
Per CT Perct Per ct
T.rred cable and eordage y 20 90
Untaned do lbo 20 1853
Iron, In bars OF bolts II 80 II
Iron cables ~ 10 80
Iron anchors 30 Ia
Iron spikes ~ ~ o.
Such is the relief that the new bill proposes to this
great branch of business in which people are 80
deeply interested actually reducing the duties paid
on the articles above enumerated, hundreds Of thou
sands of dollars worth ofwhieh purchased every
year by our citizens, from Ia to 1863 per cent!
This reduction not only operates in favor Of the
shipbuilder but affects faVorably all who engaged
n commerce, navigation and fishing, by reducing the
cost Of their vessels, and thereby enabling them more
successfully to compete with foreigners engaged in
the same pursuits. Our fishermen are also further
relieved by the bill, by large reduction Of the
duties on SALT that article being subjected in the new
bill TO duty Of only 20 per cent, whereas under the
law Of lS42, we were compelled to pay specific du.
ty Of cents bushe which is equivalent to an ad
yaorem duty Of from so to rs per cent.
So, too, with the farmer and the lumbermsn. Po-
atoes under the act Of l842, received protection
equal to only "a per cert, and WOOL the arti
Gle which principally comes in competition with that
sold by our farmers, a protection Of only flee per
cent. Now potatoes, wool, and frewood, are all
protected with duty Of thirty per cent Nor is this
all The tax upon the great staples Of consumption
and use, which we do not produce in Maine-on gu
gar, molasses, salt, cotton cloths, woollen cloths,
hannes, lumbermen's chains, &c, &c, have been
reduced more than one-balf in the aggregate, and
equszed with the duties paid by the citizens Of other
States All this has been done, while the poor mans
luxury tea and coffee come to him still untaxed,
and the hardy fisherman still receives the protection
Of government, in bis dangerous pursuits by con-
tinuation of the fishing bouDties.
This tariff law, the first enacted for many years in
which the interests of the people of Maine have been
a, all regarded, has already passed the House Of
Representatives by majority Of 10, and was yes
terday taken up in the Senate, through which body
it will probably pass in the course Of two three
weeks. 1t is emphatically relief law for the great
Of the people of Maine, who have for long
series Of years been subjected TO most oppressive
burdens for the protection Of few cotton spinners
sugar planters ronmongers, and saltmakers in other
States Let US rejoice that the day Of deverance is
at hand.
From the Bangor [Maine) Democrat.
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TARIFF.
The vote in the House is very gratifying,
showing as it does large majority against the man.
factureTs' tariff of 1872 and the aithfuness of the
democratic representatives in carrying out the prn-
cpes upon which they were elected in regard to this
question, of giving ..fair and just protection" to
all the great interests of the country. But one soil
tary wing voted with the democrats while the Penn
sylvania delegation, expected, went in body
for their iron and coal and "nothing else''
All the fond hopes of the wings that there was
majority in the House for this darling tariff, have
been disappointed. Even the Mexican war would
not save their only avowed party measure. How
unfortunate for them, but how fortunate for the
country. Very soon protective tariff, like that Of
l842, will become an "obsolete idea" even with the
wings
The distinguishing characteristic Of the new tariff
is that it is revenue bill, founded on the ad
valorem principle, and totally repudiating minimum
md g., A,ttou Tho TN nm cnffn ia
about SO per cent, and on woollens 10 per cent.
From the Portland Qdane) Argus.
ANOTHER TRIUMPH
The passage of the new tariff bill in the House
by majority of nineteen votes, has called forth
from the democracy generally warm and univer-
sal round of applause. Consding the number and
magnitude of the difficulties and obstacles to be over
come, this result cannot but be regarded az most
noble triumph. The protective principle, which
had infused tsefs so extensively throughout the sys-
TEN, had to be expelled, Prejudice the most deep
ly rooted, and hard to be overcome, had to be swept
away. The plausible but deusive arguments Of
the able and distinguished advocates of the protec-
tive policy, had to be examined and reluted. Above
all, the colossal influence Of corporate wealth, and
the desperate efforts of gigantic monster In its last
struggles for life, had to be encountered and over
come. ..fr.I.
But the issue has been most noby met. Light
has shone into Darkness and truth, which never
shuns encounter, has, in the popular branch OF
Congress, come off most sgnally triumphant We'll
may the dominant party congratulate each other
over such result. The wings in the warmly con-
tested campaign of 1874, chose to make their
strongest point before the people on the ques-
ton Of protective tariff No effort was spared
to convince the public mind of the alleged
necessity of protecting home industry" and
of the ruinous consequences which would
follow from the adoption of the non-restrc-
tive policy. Every inch Of ground was contested
most vigorously and the result was, that Mr. Polk,
the representative of ree-trade doctrines was tri-
umphan,ly elected, thereby showing that the peo-
pie had discarded the Anticipated notions and ex-
ploded theories Of the protective school But the
wings not satisfied with this expression of pub
lie sentiment. Though conquered in the field they
did not yield their arms. On the contrary, with a
zeal worthy better cause, they have from that time
up to the present continued to repeat their argu-
ments, and to bring every influence to bear upon
Congress TO prevent modification of the tariff of
ls42 1t is this point Of view which renders the re.
suit in the House the more worthy Of JOY and con
graduation. II was no snap judgment got up upon
the spur Of the moment, under state Of high
wrought excitement, but the cool unbiased judg-
ment OF the popular mind after hearing all sides
and bestowing upon the subject the most careful
and deliberate consideration. The passage Of the
present bill can be regarded in other light than
condemnation OF the restrictive policy; and II is
now to be hoped that the recorded judgment Of the
people may be permitted to stand.
II is gratifying to notice that every part Of the
country participated in establishing the revenue Ia
riff. No section can claim all the glory OF the meas
ure but the north the SOUTH the east and the west
each are entitled to their share Of praise. Maine,
with one exception New Hampshire, South Car
DINA, lAlsbems, Mississippi, Florida, Texas, ILL.,
nos, Missouri, Michigan, and Arkansas, were pnan.
for h>k r.