The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-10-09

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| Ingram Competing Is TO 80 do DO
| Chains OF iron 100 do do
Cut iron nails do do
Wrought-iron nails 90 to 30 do do
flannels 40 TO 100 do do
It will be perceived by this comparison that the
duties on many articles Of first necessity have been
greatly reduced. IL will also be perceived-and the
observation is applicable many other foreign pro-
ducts which enter largely into the consumption of
the eountry-tkat the rate of duty fixed by the new
tariff Is 20 per cent This is II tax on articles of
foreign manufacture equal 70 about one-hird of their
values and on the score Of protection Alone it would
seem TO furnish sufficient encouragement to home
production On every hundred dollars paid by con-
sumers IN the purchase of articles produced abroad
hrty dollars are tax, for the purpose Of raising
revenue primarily, with the incidental effect of at
iOrdillg premium TO the domestic manufacturer of
ihTty dollars for every seventy dollars IN value on
the articles he produces. Whether higher prem-
um than this should be paid, any case to sustain
promotion at home, Is n grave question for con-
sumers, without reference 10 the constitutional
power OF Congress TO impose duties for protection
| alone.
On careful consideration of the subject we come
10 the conclusion, that the new tariff as whole and
as substitute for the the act Of 1872 is an mpor-
'ant step In the progress OF just principles OF sa
oh; that II Is IN accordance, substantially with the
expectations Of the democracy Of this State that il
will prove highly beneficial the great BODY of the
consumers; that il leaves the rates Of duty on most
ARTICLES Of foreign manufacture fair and reasonable
even when considered aid To home production:
Snd that, iii il not all its details, the best sys.
ten that could be framed, every consid GRAFTON of
fairness requires that the correction ofdefects should
he left to future legislation, when experience shall
have developed their practical results.
THE WAREHOUSE SYSTEM
The adoption of the warehouse system, is to the
commerce Of the country generally, and 10 the com
mercial interest OF this State particularly measure
OF the highest importance. The importer of foreign
merchandise, instead Of being compelled to pay the
duiies In cash on landing IT, is allowed 10 deposite il
in the public stores, with the privilege of with
drawing 1t, at any time Within one year. either for
expectation on paying the expenses of storage or
Tor home consumption on paying the duties Thus
II during that PERIOD he finds no demand at home
for the merchandise be has imported, ne may re-ex.
port It for foreign market. Under the act Of 1912
The re-eXportauon of foreign merchandise was en-
barrassed by numerous regulations and exactions
which the warehouse system has removed; and
while our commerce will be extended under the in.
fuence of the new system, and our seaports become
repositories OF merchandise for the supply of for.
elgn markets, 1t is believed that the manufacturing
interest will also be benefited by the prevention OF
forced sales for the purpose OF meeting the payment
OF duties In cash at the time of importation by Sc
curing greater steadiness Of price, and by abrdging
the power of large capitalists TO control the home
market, by monopohZIng the Business of importa- |
q M
liar, has vastly extended her commercial inter-
course with other countries. With a much more
favorable position for communication with the South
American States, and for supplying the markets of
The PacIhc, there Is no reason why the same bene-
fetal effects should not be realized from warehouse
system in the United States.
THE MEXICAN WAR.
We have thus referred to each of the most i'm.
portant measures of the administration of the gen.
Hs hayp n d,,ta haa
than others upon the interests of the people of this
States and we believe the friends of democratic prin-
pies will not fail TO find in them abundant cause oil
congratulaon. 1t must be subject of regret to all
That THIS favorable aspect Of political affairs
should be clouded by any adverse circumstances
calculated to impair the general prosperity We
alude to the unfortunate controversies which have
tor several years existed between us and the repub-
lie of Mexico, and which, during the last session of
congress, broke out into an open rupture between
the Two countries But It Is gratifying to reflect that
THIS contest, however much to be regretted has
served to evlnce that the government NAV safely
calculate on the support of all classes of citizens
when brought into collision with foreign power
and that the history of the war Of 1912 has laugh,
lesson of lnestimable value in respect to this high
political duty. Individuals of all classes have raj
lied, with the greatest aacry, around the standard
OF their country, carrying into foreign territory al
a season and IN climate not the most favorable TO
the preservation OF health or life. While our gallant
army on the kIo Grande has shed new lustre on our
military character, the emulation at home has been
to serve the country, not to be excused from its SER
vice. Should we, by any adversely, become involved
IN contest with a foreign nation of sufficient
strength to invade our own soil, 1t requires no power
Of prophecy to forcte that the nation will rise as
one man, IN its own defence While viewing this
as subject of pride and of Decentralization
we participate IN the earnest desire expressed by
he Chief Magistrate of the Union TO bring the
contest with Mexico TO speedy termination by
arrangement. Independently of the evils
which war always brings in its train, there are
reasons OF a peculiar character for entertaining
ms desire. Mexico Is a neighborng state Her
are founded, like our own. on princi.
,les of free government. The very genius of such
Institutions is averse to war. Military operations
'onnot be carried on for length of time, without
mpairing their strength and jeoparding their dura
ION. The spectacle of two sister republics turn
ng their arms against each other, presents to the
world an example, Of which the enemies of popu.
ar government will not fail to avail themselves.
However just and inevitable, therefore, such a con-
est may be, every consideration of patriotism and
demands that no effort should be
'pared to terminate it. Our progress as a nation
mas thus far been marked by a singular devotion to
he arts Of peace. Military power has had no agen-
~ in extension. IL is due to ourselves that this
pacific character essential to the fulfment of our
iestinies, should be steadily maintained; that no
schemes of conquest should Ice allowed to influence
Us; that our hostile enterprises should have for their
,oe object just indemnity for actual injuries; and
hat we should always stand ready to adjust our
differences with antagonist on fair and reason
'be terms Believing these views to be those of the
administration of the general government and that
he constant desire it has expressed to put an end to
he contest in which we are involved, has its origin
n them, we shall not only stand ready to bring to
Is support the whole military power of the State.
{ necessary, but we shall stand equally ready 10
cooperate with ii in all honorable measures TO effect
he restoration of peace. II it shall succeed in ac
this desirable object, il will furnish
rev cause for congratulation TO the country and to
he friends free government throughout the world
OUR CANDIDATES.
IL only remains for us to present to your notice
he candidates selected by the convention as the ,
hosen representatives Of the principles and meas
Tres we advocate, At the last gubernatoria cleo.
ion the political condition Of The State and Of the