Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-05
some, it is believed. less crotche,y and re praet-

become, it is believed less croichetv and m re prac-
cal.
Looking at the question, then, in every point of
view taking into account tie present position Of par
ties, the advent Of new election, tie flush Of tri-
umph which maniles the cheeks of the free-traders,
the gloom and anger which reign in the faces of the
notwithstanding tie state Of the registry the
condition of the food market, relations with the
United States, the absence of an excitement except
on the great question of free trade-we arrive al the
conclusion only that Sir Robert Peel will pass his
new tariff triumphantly, but that lie will SO in the
present Parliament
DOMESTIC.
Mr. Golden has publ shed an address 10 the farmers
of England on the proposition Of S.r Robert Peel
relative to corn lis object is oonyince them that
II Is better for their interests, in every point of view
to have the Corn-laws repealed at once instead If
waiting for the ministerial term OF three years The
reasoning by which he supports this view of the case
appears on the face of 1t very conclusive, but whether
the response will he in the spirit of Mr. Cobden's
letter, is very doubtful No class of men dread change
more than farmers, and most of ali sudden CHANGES
This tImdity Is further increased by their state of
dependence on the landlord: the least refusal to
ply with his desires may be attended with notice 10
quit and political subserviency they sell them
selves from the moment they become tenan;s-at-wi
Little doubt exist that free trade in corn from
the present time would prove less injurious TO the
farmer than what Mr.. Golden calls the transition
state, CurlnT which the stock OF would be
mua.ing in every part If the world to throw into the
British market on the very day that tie duty wasre-
mitted.
The present time, as he very satisfactorily Demon
sraes, is the lest possible period for bracng their
nerves in the of competition is scarce
and dear in every part Of the globe and at least one
half of the three years must eaFse b. fore any sup
plies, under the favorable circumstances could
reach us from abroad, to couneract home prices.
The hattie which has lpen r3uiDU fur Some time
between the Free Traders and tie PIotectonsts con-
inues with undated fury; and tie sound Of the
fict falls upon the fronevery part of the country
Tie Anti-corn law League, while they approve of Sir
Robert Peel's financial scheme whole, are busy
Inarshaing their strength against the modified sliding
scale for three years. Meetings every where held
TO petition for immediate repeal and the well organ
lied plans Of the Leaguers from their greater COM
pactness and system, show advantage on an coca
sion like the present. when public opinion is 10 be
concentrated and promptly expressed But the land
lords not ide and if their oratory is not elo-
quent convincing, II is rot less earnest and
mrassioned. The ec of both parties To act upon
the hopes and fears of the Legislature. The further
consideration Of Peers scheme is TO be taken into
consideration Thursday week, when proiracied
clue will be afforded 10 tie future. Members Of
Parliament arc generally Influenced by other motives
than reason and many of them in the situation of
the representative of Scotch borough who declar red
unblushingly, " | have heard many speeches that
changed my OF non, but never heard that changed
my role"