The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-27


duties raised from other articles than manufactures the
demand for which win increase with population, ii is
believed that fund will still be raised from that I'D
equate to the greater part Of the public expenditures
IN cannot be doubted that the complete inter
nal resources, and the less dependent foreign
powers for every national wen domestic purpose the
greater and stable will be the public felicity By the
increase Of domestic manufactures win the demand for the
rude materials al home be increased and thus will the de-
pendance OF the several parts Of our Union on each other
and the strength Of the Union itself be pToporonably
nented In this process which is very desirable and in
eysbe under the existing duties, the resources which OBJ
yiousy present themselves 70 supply deficiency n the
the principal benefit from the change"
Extract Of a message from James Monroe President Of
The United States, TO Congress December 3, 1922.
From Che best Information that have been able OBJ
tain appears that our manufactures though depressed inn
nedatey alter the peace have considerably increased and
still increasing under the encouragement given them
asslisss5 en-. wsa.sysr may BE ,ss s6strset doctrine
In isyor Of unrestricted commerce, provided all nations
would concur in IT, and was not liable TO be Interrupted
BY which has occurred and cannot be expected
that there are other strong reasons applicable 70 our sus
ton and relations with other countries, which impose on
the obligation TO cherish and sustain manufactures
satisfied however likewise that the interests OF every
part Of Union, OF those benefited by
lectures requires that this subject should touched with
the greatest caution and critical knowledge OF the .Dec TO
be produced by the slightest change. On full consideration
Of the subject all its relations persuaded that
further augmentation may now be made Of the duties on
certain foreign articles, In favor Of and without
affecting injuriously any other interest"
Extract Of message from Jmes Monroe, President Of
The Uaiied States, 10 Congress, December 2, 1923.
Having communicated my views to Congress, at the
commencement Of the last session respecting the en-
eougement which ought to be given to ourmanuctures,
aud the principle which 1t should be founded have only
10 add that those views rmain unehangsd snd that the
present state OF those countries with which have the
immediate political relations and greatest commercial
intercourse tends to confirm thew Under this impression
| recommend review OF the tariff for the purpose oi
ahOrdng such additional protection 10 those articles which
prepared TO manufacture or which imme-
daey with the defence and Independence of the
country
These words were the last remarks, given as q
legacy from the lasr Of the fathers of the revolu.
ton; and, acting upon this wholesome counsel Con-
gress, at that session, passed the bill known the
tariff Of 1924.
will row give the views on this subject Of one
who is eonfessedly the most remarkable man Of his
age; one Who whatever difference Of opinion may
be entertained with regard to some Of his measures
is admitted by all TO have brought to the administra-
ton of the public affairs intrused to his care as
much purity Of purpose, and as strong patriotic
feelings, as ever characterized any public man; and
il is not saying too much to add, that public
man, save only the father Of his country, enjoyed
in more remarkable degree the confidence and re-
gard Of his countrymen. IL will readily be under
stood that alude to General Jackson. In 1924 he
addressed the following letter to several persons who
had written him on this subject;
Eriraei from General Jackson's letter 10 Dr. Coleman
You ask my opinion the tariff. answer, that
am In favor o. judicons examination and revision Of a.
the tarih bill before embraces design
means Of national and particularly in
a of war, would advocate and support 1t. The
peence Of the late ought 10 teach lesson and
one never be forgotten II liberty and republican
form OF government procured Tor us by revolutionary
fathers worth the blood and treasure at which they
obtained II surely is our duty TO protect and defend
them Can there he an American patriot who the pr
vatons dangers and difficulties experienced for the
proper Of defence during the last who would be
willing again to hazard the safety OF country. If
broed or to resti for defence the precarous means
OF war with maritime power who might destroy that
and thereby subdue u.s. hope there mott and there Is
he does not deserve to enjoy the blessings
freedom Heaven smiled upon and gave liberty and in
dependence That same Providence has blessed us with the
Of national Independence and national defence II
omit refuse to use the ys which he has extended to
we deserve the continuation Of his blessings He ill
ed untsns and plains with mneralswth lead
iron and coPper-and given us climate and soil for the
growing OF hemp and wool These being the grand mate
rails OF national Defence they ought to have extended
to them adequate and fair protection, that manu-
factories and laborers may he placed fair competition
with those Europe and that may have within
country supply Of those leading and important articles
essential in war Beyond this look at the tariff with an
the proper distribution of labor and to and
with a view to discharge our national debt am oil
those who do not believe that national debt is national
blessing but rather curse TO republic inssmuch is
calculated raise around the administration a money
dangerous the liberties of the country This
Tariff mean Judicous one-pessesses anciiul than
real danger will ask what Is the real situation of the
agriculturist7 Where has the American farmer market
for his surplus product Except for cotton he has neither
a foreign home market. Does not this clearly prove
when there is no market either at home abroad that
too much labor employed in agriculture and tina
the channels for labor should be multiplied Common
points out at once the remedy Draw from agricu
this superintendent labor employ it in mechanism and
factories; thereby creating home market for your
breadstu and distributing labor to the most profitable
count aud benefits TO the country will result Take
grculture in the United States six hundred thousand
women, and children, and you will ut give home
market breadstu than all Europe furnishes
In short sir have been too long subject to the pol
icy the British merchants. It is time that should be
come little zsd and instead OF feeding the
paupes and ahorer of England feed our own or else
short time, by continuing present policy, shall al
| be rendered paupers ourselves.
at is therefore my opinion that careful and judciou'
tariffs wanted pay national debt and afford
the of that defence within ourselves which the
safety Of our country and liberty depends and last though
must prove beneficial the happiness independence and
wealth OF the community. =. r..
"Tng r short ouiIioe of my opinions generally th,
subje:t yot inquiry: and believing them correct
cocu ed 10 further the prosperity and happiness of my
country declare to you would barter them AM
office situation OF temporal character that could be Civ
| en- me-"
Extract off message from .4ndreio Jackson President
the United States, 10 Congress, December 8, 1929.
mo very considerable change has occurred during
oCongross the condition OF either our agriculture
| commerce, or manufactures.
To regulate its conduct so as to promote equally the
prosperity of these three cardinal interests is one Of III,
most difcu tasks gov and may be regretted
that the complicated restrictions hch embarrass Thu
Intercourse Of nations could not by common consent b.
to which individual enterpriseaways its surest guide
might direct II. Buwe must ever expect selfish legisa
ton in other nations therefore compelled adapt
to their regulations in the manner best
avoid serious injury and to harmonize the conflicting In
forests Of our our commerce. our manu-
features. Under these impressions, invite your attention
the existing tariff believing that some Of Its provisions
require modification. .r" ... "."
THE general rule to he applied graduating the dutie
upon articles Of foreign growth manufacture Is tina
which will place in fair mpeton with those o.
other countries; and he aucees 10 dfrnnes stI
BEYOND point controlling in regard 10 those article
mitch primary necessity ~ time Of mar When we re
fleet upon the difficulty and deicacy OF This operation
important that should be attempted but with the ut
most caution Frequent legislation in regard 10 any brancI
BE- Transferable nep channels must aipays be productive o
| hazardous speculation and loss -...
I'm celebrating therefore these interesting subjects
local feelings prudiees should be merged in the par
otto determination TO promote the great interests OF ht
| whole All attempts TO connect them with the party con
ncts Of the day necessarily injurious and should be dis
Our action upon them should be under the
control higher and purer motives Legislation subjected
TO such influences be JUST and will not long
tain the sanction Of people whose active patriotism
bounded by sectional limits nsensble to that spirit
and forbearance which gave lie to potca
compact and still sustans IT, Dscarding all calculations
political ascendency the north the south the east and thu
west should unite ndminshng any burden Of which ehe
| may Justly complain. ... ..... ~. =,
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