Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-12-17


joyed 1t was to be expected that similar slrug-
gle would be made by the same classes in the UNI
ted States, whenever an attempt was made 10 mod
fy or abolish the un Just system here The
protective policy had been in operation in the Uni.
ted States for a much shorter period, aud its per
ncious effects we're not therefore, SO clearly per.
ceived and felt Enough however, was known of
these effects 10 induce lis repeal.
II would be strange IL, in The face Of the exam
pie Of Great Dfilan our principal foreign cusio-
ner, aud Of The evils Of system rendered manifest
in that country 10y long and painful experience, and
in the face Of the immense advantages which, IN
der more liberal commercial policy, we are alrca
dy deriving, and must continue 90 derive, by sup
plying her starving population with food, the Unt-
ed States should restore policy which she has
been compelled to ABANDON and thus diminish hei
ability 10 purchase from the food and other art
Giles which she much needs, aud we 50 much de.
sire to sell. BY the simultaneous Abandonment oil
tho protective policy by Great Britain and the Uni
ted Statesmen aud important markets have already
been opened for our agricultural aud other pro-
ducts commerce and navigation have received
new impulse labor aud trade have been released
from the artificial rammcs which have so long let-
tered them; and TO great extent reciprocity, IN
the exchange OF commodities, has been introduced
At the same time by both countries, and greatly for
the benefit Of both. Great Britain has been forced
by the pressure Of circumstances at home, to aban-
don policy which has been upheld for ages, and
TO open her markets for our immense surplus OF
breadstuifs; aud j, is confidently believed that 9th
Powers Of Europe will ultimately see the wisdom
il they be not compelled by the pauperisn and sui.
ierngs Of their crowded population, TO pursue
similar policy.
Our farmers are more deeply interested in main
tanning the just and liberal policy Of the existing
law than any other class OF our citizens. They
constitute large majority Of our population aud
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pursuits prosper also. They have heretofore no,
only received none Of the bounlies layors Of gov
ernment but, by the unequal operations Of the pro-
ectiye policy have been made, by the burdens Of
taxation, which il imposed, to contribute 10 the
bounties which have enriched others
When a foreign as well as a home market Is
opened TO them, they must receive, as they now
receiving, increased prices for their products
They will find reader sale. and better prices.
for their wheat Hour rice, Indian corn. beef pork
lard butter, cheese, and other articles, which they
produce
The home market alone is inadequate 10 enable
them TO dispose OF the immense surplus OF food
and other articles which they are capable Of produ-
cing, even al the most reduced prices for the man.
iiest reason that they cannot be consumed in the
country. The United States can from their i'm
niense surplus. supply not only the houe demand,
but the deficiencies Of food required by the whole
world.
That the reduced production Of some Of the
chiei articles OF food IN Great Britain and other
parts OF Europe. may have contributed 10 increase
the demand for our breadsiuffs and provisions, is
not doubled but that the great and el6cieut cause
OF this increased demand, aud OF increased prices
consists in the removal OF artificial restrictions here
ioiore imposed is deemed TO be equally ceriain.--
That our exports Of food already increased and in
creasing beyond former example, under The more
liberal policy which has been adopted, will be still
vastly enlarged. unless they be checked or prevent.
ed by restoration Of the protective policy cannot
be doubted. That our commercial snd navigating
interests will be enlarged in a corresponding ratio
with the increase Of our trade is equally certain
while our manufacturing interests will still be the IA
Voreh interests Of the country, aud receive the in.
cidental protection offered them by revenue du.
ties; and more than this they cannot Justly de,
mand
In my annual message of December last a tariff
oil revenue duties based upon the principles Of the
existing law was recommended aud have seen no
reason to change the opinions then expressed In
view OF the probable beneficial effects Of that law
recommend that the policy established by il be
maintained. II has but Just commenced to operate;
and 10 abandon or modify il without giving il fair
trial. would be nexpedient and unwise Should
defects in any ofits details be ascertaned by actu.
al experience to exist. these may be hereafter cor
rected; but until such defects shall become mani
fest, The act should be fairly tested
IL is submitted for your consideration whether i,
may not be proper as war measure, TO impose |
revenue duties on some of the articles now embrac.
ed IN the free list Should il be deemed proper 10
impose such duties. With view TO raise revenue 10
meet the expenses ofthe war Of Mexico or 10 avoid
TO that extent the creation OF a public debt. they
may be repealed when the emergency which gave
rise TO them shall cease TO exist, and constitute no
part oil the permanent policy Of the country
OT ha III of Aty IL G..
the better organization of the treasury and for the
collection, sale-keeping transfer and disbursement
ol the public revenue has been carried into exc.
cuion as rapidly the delay necessarily arising
out OF the appointment Of new officers taking and
approving their bonds, and preparing and securing
proper places for the safe-keeping Of the public
money would permit. II is not proposed to de.
part in any respect from the principles Of policy on
which this great measure 10 founded. There are
however, defects IN the details Of the measure, de-
veloped by its practical operation, which are fully
set forth in The report OF the Secretary of the Treas
ury, 10 which the Alteration OF Congress is invited
These defects would impair, 10 some extent, the
successful operation of the law at all times but arc
especially embarrassing when the country is en-.
gagged IN war, when the expenditures are greatly
increased, when loans are TO be effected, and the
disbursements are 10 be made at points many hun.
bred miles distant, in some cases from any deposi.
tory, and large portion Of them in a foreign coun.
Try The notifications suggested in the report OF
the Secretary OF the Treasury are recommended to
your favorable consideration.
In connection with this subject invite your at.
tentlon TO The importance Of establishing a branch
OF the mint Of the United States At New York -
Twoihirds OF the revenue derived from customs