The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-02

was very much struck by the remarks OF the
honorable gentleman from Vermont, [Mr. COLA.
MER,l in relation to beef Mexico and tho whole
continent Of South America abound with cattle, and
no doubt large Quantities Of beef will find liz
way TO England from those extensive regions. Ii
costs nothing TO produce itcatte are valued only for
the skin, the tallow and the horns But when a
market is opened for the beef, it will be furnished
TO any extent and at prices cheaper than from any
other part Of the world.
II wheat can be landed IN England at tho price |
have named and should the beef of Mexico and
South America find its way to her markets. how
to be benefited by the repeal Of the corn-aws'
II this measure Of British policy is To be so bene-
cia 10 u.s. is II not time SIR that we began TO realize
something from ~ il is known that there was a
short crop in England last year, and that she has
had TO look TO Other countries for her supply Of some
Of the necessaries of life. But, sir | have not
heard OF any large shipments OF -four or provisions
Prices are low In this country and if il Is not safe TO
make shipments now, ask gentlemen when il will
be. Mr.. chairman, ! am satisfied that at this very
moment We are testing the effect OF the repeal Of the
corn-laws upon our markets. and il we do not now
derive benefit from Il, we never will, except when
the crops cut of in England. | regard this
measure on the part of England a mastery stroke
OF policy and developing that principle Of protection
which distinguishes her as a nation. Sir Robert
Peel knew perfectly well, that by furnishing neees-
sary food at the lowest possible rates, he vas just
etectually protecting the manufacturing interests
of the country, as he was by keeping the duty of
Of the raw material. For the food which the man
ufacturer consumes enters Just as much into the
cost Of the articles he manufactures as does the raw
material he makes use Of in manufacturing them.
have said that England has adopted system Of
SPECIFIC duties. Although | am not disposed TO
adopt her whole commercial policy, in thus she has
shown her wisdom. why was this done by 30
wise, experienced, and cautious a nation" q use
the language of another.) because in imposing an
al yaloFem dulv regard al,.y..y. kad h.
Of the article abroad, and not where the duty Is
paid IL may be asked why is this Why not
calculate the duty the value of the article where
imported Because il is found mprscticable.
There are different qualities Of the same article and
mems opinions to those qualities are always found
TO differ. Hence ad valorem duties cannot be made
uniform. Thus, gallon Of wine imported into
New York may there have one value, gallon Of the
same wine imported into Charleston or New Or
leans may there have higher or a lower value; it
Is a matter Of opinion. And If the duties are to be
levied on the home valuation, as IL is called the
duties will not be uniform"
Objections are also made 10 the principle Of mini
NUNS. Why, are gentlemen from the South who
oppose minimum duties aware that the minimum Of
six and quarter cents the square yard on cotton
was introduced in 1916 by Mr. Lowndes, of South
Carolina and carried by the votes Of that State But
will not remind that noble State Of her "backsll-
dngs," as have already said she will soon become
a manufacturing State and will again stand where
she did in 1916, in favor OF protection.
Ii is for the farmer, also, that | would advocate
protection to our own labor, because | believe II
will give him home market for his prod uclions-
tho only market upon which he can rely. have
already shown how he is TO be affected by looking
to foreign market II you throw out OF employ
the mechanic and manufacturer, and convert them
into agricuturiss, you increase production, and d.
minish consumption. II you do this, does it not
follow, necessary consequence, that the farming
interest is injurously affected
But, sir, will not pursue this subject further.
could go and give other reasons than those which
have already assigned, why my vote will be re-
corded against the measure before us. Sir, have
an abiding confidence in the sober second thought
of the people" | appeal to the farmer, the me.
chanc, and the aborer, if they are willing have
the wages Of their labor brought to a level with the
labor Of Europe'-''ten pence a day, and meet once
a week."
In conclusion, would urge the majority in this
Congress to ponder on their course. The people
will hold them TO a strict account II is my firm
conviction that the measures proposed are at war
with the best interests Of the country, and reribu
ton will, sooner later, fall upon those who carry
them out. When look, sir, at the present pros
porous condition Of the country, blessed by bene6-
cent Providence beyond all the other nations of the
earth, tremble at the thought lest Eve might be
found fighting against" Him.