Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-01-14

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animation and demand relief; these bur.
ldens have fallen. and now rest with
lgreatest weight, upon the farming inter.
ests. To silence the just complaints,
ingenious devices have frequently been
resorted to, by the advocates Of a pro-
Elective Tariff, to conceal the true nature
and effect oftheir impositions. But al
though these devices have, 10 some ca
ses, proved successful, and imposed on
many, yet, on examination, the srtifice
has always been detected. The farming
interest 10 the great interest OF our
State. Relying upon it's own industry, {,
il ought not to be taxed and burdened
for any other interest. Demanding for
itself no unjust imposition,l it ought not
TO be subjected to unjust impositions, for
the benefit of others. The views. there
fore, Of the President, in his late mes
sage upon the subject Of the tariff. will
meet the cordial appreciation and support
Of the Ohio democracy and will only
refer 10 that able message as the most
clear and distinc, expression Of the
views l entertain, in commen with the
Ohio democracy, upon that important
subject.
The method recommended by Pfesi-
dent Polk, for the collection. safe-keep-
ing, and disbursement Of the public rev.
enue, 10 the offspring Of past experience
and necessity. ,.. ...
The evils and abuse Of every other
plan, require a prompt return to The
system first established by our govern
meut, by the adoption Of the Cons,itu.
tional Treasury, as recommended by
the President; and in this, as in other
important recommendations, doubt not
the President will receive the aid oi
every Ohio democrat.
In our own State, questions growing
out Of past legislation, especially that
Of last winter, call for distinct examina>
tion. BY our political opponsnts-then
and still in Power--a system Of policy
was developed, and vigorously prosecu>
ted, having for its object the most in'
iquitous and unjust purposes, and tend
ing to the overthrow Of all democratic
principles. Their fraudulent and wick.
ed system Of banking, adopted last win
ter, enables tho leaders Of the whig par
ty to boast that they have acquired, and
will maintain, dominion over the State,
and thus secure TO themselves, not only
the power Of exsmpting from taxation
their capital invested in their fraudulent
institutions, but. the means Of imposing
taxes upon the farmer. mechanic, and
laborer, to any extent that party extrav-
agance and corruption may desire. For
Incorporating hostility to that system,
hope that every democrat in Ohio will
pledge himself.
TO the subject Of banks, and banking
in general, l have given all the consid
GRAFTON its great Importance demands.
Although believing them dangerous. |
once entertained the opinion that banks
might be SO guarded and restricted, by
legislative provisions, as to be of suffi>
clent bene fit to tolerate their existence;
but subse quent reflection and experience
have convinced me, that any system Of
banking that can be devised, must be
based upon unequal privileges, by which
the few, gain wealth and power at the
expense Of the many, and therefore vic.
la.lng that great principle of our govern
meut-'Equality.'
Again: the sad experience, especially
Of the people Of Ohio. and the records Of
our courts, both civil and criminal. show
that all the guards and restrictions that
may be thrown around paper currency
by law, furnish no adequate security to
check its evils and frauds, and clearly
indicate that s.he peace and welfare Of
society require the abandonment Of all
grants: of corporate and special pr.vi
leges. Some evils have developed them.
selves in our system Of State govern.
ment which seem to require an organic
remedy, and indicate necessity for a
State Convention. to amend the consti
tuition, and thus provide such changes as
experience has shown to be necessary.
In my opinion, the constitution should 10
clear, express, and unequ,vocal terms
prohibit the granting Of all scharters and
exclusive privileges. The power Of
creating State debt, and imposing tax.
60 upon the people, should be limited
within just bounds. Judges, clerks, and
all public officers should be chosen by
the people, whose servants they are, and
to whom they should be directly &C.
couutabIe. The judicial system should
be so amended as 20 prevent the delays
and vexations of law, now attendant up.
on courts ofjustice. The abuse Of toe
much legislation, should also be Ger.
rected.
II these views should be inIacc ccordanc.
with those held by the convention, and
can promote them by serving in any
capacity. l shall not shrink from the post
no matter what may be the sacrifice t
my own interest and convenience.
Looking forward to the labors and
difficulties to be encountered in the com
ing campaign, with an abiding convic-
. ton in the truth, and confidence 10 tn,
honesty Of the cause Of democracy, ant
a strong hope for its success, were | I,