Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-08-18
THE ENQUIRER.
Monday Morning, August II, 1916.
RIG mOND, VA

Monday Morning, August II, 1916.
IN an exchange paper We find a longer extract
from The celebrated speech Of MIR. Webster. de-
Ivered al Baltimore in 1913. For the benefit OF
our Richmond County correspondent, we re-pub-
lish H. Mr.. Webster seems 10 speak, as with
prophetic spirit, OF The advantages Of "some ar
ransement with England favorable 10 this conn
try" The nature Of such an arrangement is
thus Sc. forth in his own words
"That agreement must, OF course he founded
on what would be regarded as an adequate con-
sideralon. Now, as 10 the objects favorable 10
Inc UnlIed States in that agreement. may men.
lion them. The admission into gland upon
lower rates 81 duy u several Of our large sgri-
cultural products, would hr one OF The most pro-
mnent advantages. (Ai;er speaking Of tobacco
as products OF The South, hc goes on 10 saw
shen again there is that great staple agricultural
pfcGpcs oi ours, the maize; or, as ii is called The
Indian corn. have not heard il suggested from
any quarter, that England would modify her
Corn Laws, but il has been sussesed-I know not
with what degree OF pausibility, and pray you
10 receive what now say as an expression ofmy
own opinion mefely-ihat in regard 10 The article
0. wholesome aud cheap food, il is possible that
England might be induced To stipulale for its in
foduc.ion INFO her ports al low and fixed raieoi
du!y. Now, II there be probability OF that, |
may say eten a aisM probability, it is at leas.
worthy OF inquiry. II is true that this is very
great wheat producing country, bnt il is much
more great corn producing county. Our maize
Is The great grain product Of ,hc United States
Statistical tables show tha, five bushels oi Indian
corn are produced 10 one bushcl at wheat, Now.
howfver s'Ga ~" snrn'n. r 'his erin ,n;at
be, u only live or len pei cent, every body can
1lat
the English markets. would be highly advanIa-
seous 10 the producers.
The question then is whether il is reasonable
and expedient 10 entertain The purpose 10 try Inc
experiment OF arranging with nGand Tor The di>
ninulcn Of the duty on this and other articles.
Considering this question, every one naturally
asks, where IS the quid pro qn0-where is The
equivalent? For what inducements may we hope
that any Of these benefits, thus supposed 10 be
possible, can be cbtaiDed} Undoubtedly, the
only inducement We can hold out 10 England, is
MODIFICATION or THE TARIFF OF THE UNITED
STATES"
This strong language was pronounced Just one
year after the Wing Tariff Of iS42 had been en-
acted. II was uttered deliberately, as The Arm
conviction Of mind impressed with the impoI-
lance OF the subject What was based upon
sound sense, then, has been verified by tacls.--
What he then referred 10 as slightly probable"
is now part Of the history OF the times. The
great measure OF the repeal OF The corn laws has
"opened the ports" OF Great Britain TO the "ar-
Gle Of wholesome and cheap food" without the
cumbersome machinery Of a commercial treaty
and this must be "highly advantageous 10 the pro.
ducers" oi this country. And still Mr.. Webster is
now The most violent opponent OF any "modihca-
lion The Tariff" which he himselfheld forth az
'ihc only inducemenf' for favorable relaxation
oil the British restrictive system.
But, to enjoy The greatest advantages of The
liberal movements Of England, It was necessary
on our part 10 show a reciprocal feeling. The
more we can safely buy Of foreign manufacture,
the more Of our productions will be taken in ex-
change. The new Tariff will secure this result
"a result full Of promise 10 the agricultural in.
,eres for which MIR. Webster, in IS43, protested
somuch affection, and reasoned so soundly
Again, look at MIR. Clay's apostrophc TO Mr..
Gallarin, who is OF French origin:
Go home 10 your native Europe and there in.
culca,c upon her soytreens your Utopan doc
irines Of free trade, and rim son hare wcra,lcd
upoH them 10 uaseal tteir ports, and fr,eiu ADMIT
the pr0dace Of PENNSYLVANIA and oLter States e0ne
beck again and ne shall BE- prepared 10 became con-
rerts md 10 adopt yonr faid."
These "Utophian doctrines" are fast being re-
allied. A new impulse has liberalized The once
restricted commercial laws Of Englsnd "Proec-
lion for The sake Of protection" is fast vanishing
away before The enlightened spirit OF commerce.
Indeed, Golden already describes The doctrine Of
high protection and restricted trade as "the e1.
ploded maxims Of the Old World" The new
Tariff is fruit Of the liberal movement, which
is destined 10 spread over the globe and bind all
nations together in amy and peace
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PROFESSOR McGUFFEY'S ADDRESS.
The address delivered By Professor McGufey
on Friday night, upon the subject o; General Ed
uca,ioD, was a gem Of lis kind. The audience
we're fascinated and delighted with the vigor OF
intellect The beauty of illustration and the strong
common sense, which were manifested by the
learned professor. Without having all the graces
of The orator, he is certainly one of the most inn
pressve and entertaining speakers we have ever
listened to. With many such advocates address
ing The people, The cause o. education would soon
make deep impression upon the minds Of on.
citizens generally.
TIE address on Friday night was particularly
directed 10 lie philosophy OF Education. A re-
solution OF thanks was adopted, and also one re-
guessing him 10 deliver ano,ncr address in This
city. We have the pleasure TO state that Mr..
MEG. has consented 10 visit rs again in The fall
or winter, and exponnd his views in detail upon
the proper system OF Education to be introduced
into our State.
Thomas H. Ellis, Esq, presided over The Edu-
cation Association and meeting on Friday night,
and R. B. Gooch, Esq, acted as Secretary. The
meeting was opened with appropriate prayer by
the Rev. Mr. Hosc.
North CAROLINA - The Raleigh Register
gives rciurns from ffty.iour counties, in which
The Democrats, have gained seven members and
los, four. II cstimates the Wing majority in the
Senate a, from 10 4, Qas, year TIE, and in
Commons about le, CAST year go