Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-12
Views OF VIZ. webster.

la baltimore. rose and made speech proposing a
repeal Of the tariff of 1913. This had become law
less than year previous. Even u.en he foresaw the
fate whicl, awaited IL. His speech was In effect a
public Acknowledgements that stability could not be
expected for the principles adopted with that measure
and the permanent prosperity OF the country would
not result from ii.
His m0tive in this proposition was to make the
revenue system stable and permanent. " When 60
among my neighbours be says, they ask, for Gods
sake, tell US what TO expect! Lay down your law
prescribe your rule let what will be the course
OF the government, and we will apply our industry,
and capital and skill to the state of things,
be it what it WILL Cool AS, warm Us, freeze US,
scOrch US, do what you plcase-bu LET US know what
you intend to do and stick to its
The permanently of the SYSTEM he afterwards says,
is "a much more important consideration than the
degree to which protection may be extended" Now
ore great objection urged by Mr.. Webster and the
wing party against the tariff is, the small amount
of protection it affords to many articles. AT this mo
fnsnt they would destroy the permanency of The sys
tenn for The sake of increasing the protection.
In what way did Mr. Webster propose 10 secure The
permanency Of the revenue SYSTEM By such
''polcy shall combine the north and the south. the
east and the west" Any system of revenue which
should be equally favorable to the interests Of the
ferent sections of the country, IS the only that
could, with Justice, combine them IN rs favor. This
lie the FIRST feature which it must possess, to secure
tie general support Of The people. 1t tie ys;em l.
unjust, bera, and unequal they VIII surely reject
1t. Permanency never can attach To IT.
Well aware Of these facts, Mr.. Webster states
what changes should be made to effect this comblna
ton Of the north and the south; the east aud the west
These changes precisely what the course Of cir
cumstanccs operating upou human affairs has accom-
pished since the speech was made. We have at this
moment exactly that state of things which Mr.. Web
ser proposed In order to combine the different inter-
ess of the country, and secure the permsnency and
stability of system. Yet such is the blind natua-
the condemnation of these things and foremost in
his efforts revive the old system far relates
tins country. This is the amentable spectacle pre-
sented
That state of things which it proposed in this
speech to secure, in order to combine the different
interests of the country. was, on the hand, the
admission into England for consumption at lower rates
Of duty several Of our large agricultural products,
among which, Indian corn, tobacco, and flour are
particularly mentioned. On the other hand 1t was
proposed TO induce this liberaliiy on the part Of Eng
land by modification of the tariff of 1912. Secure
these concessions the part of England, reduce
dutes and you will make the tariff stable and firm
But by such a the principle of protection
might be destroyed. What las the speech on this
point! " Ny experience has not given me clear
knowledge of it; but this do know, that by making
the tariff stable and firm, shall render it heahfal
and judicious.'
All those things have come to pass which were
necessary for permanent revenue system. Now let
not protective, remember Mr. Webster's words, " by
making the tariff stable and firm, we shall render il
healthy and judicous." The following is extract
from this speech
."The direct trade between Us and Engand is formed
upon the real principle of reciprocity and do not know
tAat there is much differences in favor of eiIher il seems
10 be fair, equal and lust The trade between the United
States and British colonies the contrary in the West
Indies, is of quite different character.
But do not propose now to 60 into that mae.. But
with regard TO the direct intercourse between aud
England wishes have been expressed and the opin
ion has been strongly entertained in favor of attempt
settle the duties by treaty arrangement; say gentle
men, the agreement of tariff duties by arrangement and
the term by design. The constitution of the United
States leaves TO Congress the great business of evyiEg
duties for the support Of government II especially
10 be made the duty of the House of Representatives
originate all Of revenue which shall essentially
affect the There have been few in which
treaties have been entered into having the effect limit
duties. But is mol necessary 10 60 on the idea that il
understanding with govern nens the
rates Of Duties that understanding only be affected by
of treaty ratified by the President and thirds
of the Senate according the forms of the constitution
because, following the example of the government what
now exists, the arrangement between the United States
and England touching the colonial trade is practically
give to understanding betweel the two governments
the force Of law by ordinary acts of legislation.
You all know that the present basis Of trade between
the United States and the British colonies tn,
acts, the conditional of Iegis
and House Of Representatives have passed upon the terms
of intercourse with the British colonies and boil
houses Of the British Parliament and if the executive
department ener into any negotiation The subject
duties, then in the manner may there be made
in the agreement that if party pass law proyidn,
certain Duties the other should provide by law for eluiva
lent duties.
mention this because have il often stated tina
70 regulate duties by treaty would be deprive the Hous
OF Representatives. the great popular branch Of the Legs
lature Of It's just authority. is true treaty the Law
OF the land II may repeal law Of Congress but as thu
whole business Of revenue and finance, of providing 70
all The wants OF the country Is peculiarly the business
the House of Representatives. am Of opinion and Away
have been that there should be no encroachmen on ih
executive power by the LegslatuTeby the President
Senate under the treaty making power except ia mpor
tant case such the treaty with France in regard L
wines, and some others.
Z" Well then, gentlemen if il be a constitutional mod
Of arranging the subject by Of negotiation what
there in the present of relations 18th Engan,
which makes il desirable that such an attempt should b
made All Of know that the principal interests If tb
United States all under considerable degree of depes
sion. The commercial interest is depressed the
featuring interest is depressed and 81 far as am able
PERCEIVE the agricultural interest Of both aud south
equally depressed. If look al the price in the
grain growing States of the west or in the plantation
States Of the south, perceive again great depression
and great encouragement activity and emulation
What there IN our condition, what is there in the inter
course between the two countries justify attempt
the arrangement have mentioned!
Well, gentlemen on this subject speak without any
authority. IL Is not for speak of senti
ments Of persons abroad upon this subject But it
that the opinion has become somewhat current that will
England arrangement mil ht be made favorable to on
great agricultural interest That agreement
be founded adequate consideration But as to th
objects OF the agreement which is supposed may b.