The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-10-20
hown BY ths following satistlca, which belieye 70
Leaving difference against the manu-
523,l03,527

| facturers OF 523, lO3, 527
| Our foreialhers who achieved our Independence
and the architects that framed the constitution o.
these United States, as light and guide to Congress
Ia all future legislative enaenents whilst revie wing
the many diversified interests of its people, TO be
looked alter and cared for land they we're thought
10 be wise men of their day,) placed the agricultu-
rsts hrst-mechanics second--commerce third-to
be the great and paramount interests which required
their especial care and protection Yet, they Of
that tme had never seen locomotive on a railroad
going at the rate Of 40 miles the hour; neither had
they seen an iron steamship propelled by a screw
but all these things are now familiar TO the present
generations and, inasmuch steam power is now bat
new TO US, as the arts and sciences develop them
selves, and become maured 1t is not to be conceived
| as 10 what generations 10 come, may witness. We
have yet few of the old revolutionary patriarchs
remaining with us, and but very few, and them lei
us dearly cherish whilst they remain, and after they
leave u.s. let their noble deeds ever be impressed on
our memories. But were one of these old fathers to
persuade this time that steam is dangerous and
destructive Of life and that we had better orego It's
use, and return 10 the old stage coaches and more
safe sal-yessels, as Of yore; though might highly
esteem the old worthy, his advice would be disre-
garded. Weare now go-a-head people, and when
the steam Is mp, let Il be caution TO all deaf and
drunken men-to donkeys, obstinate as they are
cows that want not their milk spiled-and, in fact,
all two or four footed administrator the track.
Whether II be the effect Of steam power, or more
liberal and enlightened view Of nations in general
the restrictive policy is nov giving place free trade
as for example the late repeal Of the corn-laws by G.
Britain, who, first Of all, by hard knocks, compelled
China TO open her ports TO Sesame (Great Britain
first, and then 10 other nations. But notwithstand-
ing the cry Of ruin ruiDl by these manufacturers we
will Judge them by their acts, las the tree is known
by the fruit II bears) Instead of stopping new
and extensive manufactures are now going up in
every direction, and in a short space Of time there
will be ttoO to one Drawing this destructive tariff act
| Of 1876.
And the aforesaid manufacturers, at this time, not
only supply the "home Market" but are shipping
TO England, South America, and other markets i'm
mense quantities Of cotton cloths, which, after pay
ing heavy duties, freighs, &c, realize handsome
profits on their sales.
Now, II the said mar uhcturers would but prac-
tlce what they so earnestly recommend to others
that is, eonhne themselves 10 "home market" and
the policy, upon trial. should prove TO be best then
IN that case, we may JOIN them and help to build up
ian American Chinese wall"
The agriculturists, as shown by the aforegoing
table, are the great producers men who, by their
profession, the tlllers Of the EARTH confidently trust
TO kind Providence who directs the seasons, sup
plies the earth with refreshing showers, and Is the
giver of all good gns; and when blessed with album
dant crops, offer up to Him their grateful thanks
for the blessings besowed them; but too great u
proportion OF other classes and professions il sue
selves the praise instead Of that good God TO whom
we are indebted Tor all things that necessary and
proper. And to become a good farmer requires
method, observation, industry, on inquiring mind,
in order 10 adapt his grain, seeds, &c, to the par
tlcular soils best suited TO their GROWTH and then,
again, to apply the proper manures best suited to
the soils, and the growth OF the various grains,
Seeds and other productions required, as likewise
the proper time for securing the same lastly. the
most important duty-the preservation Of the same.
Apropos Between 40 and so yenrs ago, gentle
man OF wealth, II is said with between $40 900 and
oOOO0 In cash, took up his residence in this District,
and OF course made many acquaintance; aud had
many warm and jealous friends ever ready TO prof.
ter kind ADVICE as to the best investment Of his sur
plus cash. he at length persuaded to purchas &c
bank stock, (there being but one bank at that time
on this side OF the Potomac within the District J
houses and lots, start new and costly equipage.
give and receive dinners, evening parties, &c, and
TO borrow money occasionally of said bank; when,
IN the course OF few years, he made the discovery
that he might have made better disposition OF his
money. Then, he Instantly determined TO extricare
himself from the difficulties that beset him; aud af-
ter celebrating, and rejecting upon what he could
effect 10 that end, he proposed to the managers OF
said bank, to make over his stock, houses and lots
and, in fact, all that he owned within the District il
they let him off free ofany demands these terms were
accepted, when he Immediately left for the Ale
ghany, where he owned some /, 500 acres of land
wherein he settled and became farmer. Many
years thereafter, l inquired of friend from that
part Of the country what had become Of our old
acquai 1tance His reply was, 'that he was the most
independent man he knew" He raised his own
grain, more than he wanted for bread and distilled the
surplus into whskey, which he drank; raised sheen
which supplied his table with mutton, and the
wool was manufactured into clothing by his family
for all their wants; raised his bacon, poultry, &c.
erything needed for selfand ami yneilher bought
nor sold--truly independent"
This is establishing home supply; but not a
"home market" @. C.