The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-21

democracy Of New Hampshire IN relation TO the
tariff Of 1912 can answer. From the first moment
Of Us passage 10 the present time spery democratic
press, and every prominent kadsr 0f hs democratic pan
" IN that STATE haze opposed, and never defended H. IL
made distinct issue In the last presiden-
tsl election in that State. Indeed, il was the only
issue which the wing party urged with much zeal
against the democratic party IN that State. Has
Mr.. Niles forgotten the position which Mr. Wood
bury, the great leader Of the New England demoe-
racy, has ever maintained in reference To the tariff
Of 1922 If so, will inform him; Mr. Woodbury.
opposed and voted against the tariff Of 1872 and has
ever since opposed il.
can safely make the same statement in reference
to the opinions of the democracy Of Maine in rela-
ton TO the tariff Of 1912. They hare ntpsr defended
but opposed Il from The beginning. Both the demo-
cratic press and the leading democratic statesmen Of
that powerful and patriotic State have always
been opposed 10 the tariff of 1912.
In relation To Connecticut will not speak pos
lively admit that Mr.. Niles is better acquainted
with public sentiment in that State than am. But
perhaps he may not recoeet the able, patriotic, and
soundly democratic speech made by the Hon. Per-
ry Smith, then senator from that State, against the
tariff Of 1912. And he may not remember that
portion, if not ALL Of the democratic delegation from
that State, in the House of Representatives, voted
against the tariff of 1912.
| might also point him to portion Of the demo-
cratic press of Vermont, and To many of the most
the tariff Of 1912 lam not aware Of a single demo
cratic press in that State that has defended ii.
And in Rhode Island, | can point him TO that able
and influential paper, the Providence Herald, as one
which has opposed, and never defended, the tariff of
ls42.
My opportunities have been great as those Of
Mr.. Niles for discovering the sediments Of the
northern democracy in relation TO the tariff OF 1912;
and with the utmost Difference and respect for that
able and estlmable SENATOR do not hesitate 10 af-
firm that the grsai body Of the Mem England democracy
people, presses, and politicians Of that pariy-haps
been opposed from the beginning TO the tariff Of 1912,
and haze nSpsr defended a.
And, in conclusion, will add that II is with regret
and sorrow | feel bound to correct the erroneous
impressions which MIR. Niles seems TO entertain in
respect to the opinions Of the northern democracy.
But can assure him that it is with regret and
row for far deeper and more profound on the part
Of the great majority of the northern democracy,
that they have seen him array himself on the side
Of the overbearing and purse-proud northern monop.
oliss against the interest Of the aboring people Of
New England. Il is needless to say that we expect
ed better things of Mr. Niles, judging from hiS
former course. But while deeply regret that he
should act against us, and with the wing party on
this question, we cannot stand silently by and per
NIT even him to misrepresent our opinions (hon-
estly | have no doubt) on the conspicuous theatre
Of the Senate chamber, in order to strengthen his
own position on the side Of our opponents.
A NORTHERN DEMOCRAT.