The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-07

enee should be felt throughout the land. Already
has the enlightened policy OF the British government
IN the repeal Of the com-aws begun 10 ditfuss us
blessings abroad. Already has its benign influence
been sensbly felt on this side Of the Atlantic The
Leading governments Of Europe are also eVincing a
disposition to follow the example. In France and
Germany, the doctrines of free trade have been ia
voraby received. The French government seems
disposed TO adopt them. The subject has, prOba-
bly,, before this time, occupied the attention Of the
German States; and il is believed that Russia Incl
ted by the example Of England, will ere long make
extensive notifications in her tariff. With such
prospects before US, may we not reasonably hope
for more liberal and extended commerce among
the nations of the earth, producing reciprocity of
interests and good feelings which will draw them
more closely together in the bonds offfiendship, and
ultimately promote the cause Of science, civiliza-
ton, religion, and peace throughout the world
The United States have heretofore been the great
pioneer In propagatng free principles and promoting
liberal intercourse among nations Let us, then,
perseyere in the good work, which, under the inAu-
enee Of our glorious career and bright example, has
been so successfully commenced. 1t is demanded
Of US by the genius Of our government, by the spirit
Of the age, and by every consideration which can
address itself to our patriotism and philanthropy.
The federal presses are taking the ground, that
the "restoraton of the tariff Of 1912" is TO be their
policy. They are opposed to modification. Mr..
Clty has pronounced the fat from his hearth-slone,
and we may take it for granted that his voice will
marshal his troops in the field. The issue, then, is
to be tried the tariff of 1912. We meet the fede-
ralists with great pleasure upon that issue. They
are opposed to all modification Of the act Of 1886.
They go only for the restoration of the act of 1912
For our own parts, we contend against any repeal,
and any mod fealiOn Of the act Of 1876, until il has
been fairly and fully tried. II there are to be any
reforms in the system, let not adopt them until
they are found by experience to be necessary and
proper. There are already reasons to believe that
il will produce a larger amount Of revenue than was
estimated by the Secretary Of the Treasury-that it
will much more probably bring in thirty than TWEEN
yeght millions. Ii will in all probability be more
productive than the tariff Of 1912, because it en-
Rbles great many more articles TO be brought into
our ports under much lower duties. The only
change which the present times suggest to our con-
alteration arises from the condition Of our country.
We are in the midst OF ioH We must terminate
that war at as early day, and on as hon.
orsble terms, possible. We shall want adj
diuonsl means for this pupoSe-more than
the imports under the act Of 1916, along with the
large proceeds which expect to receive from the
sales of the public lands. Shall we not then in
crease the customs, by taking of the articles
from the free list, and placing them among the du-
table artcles'-these additional taxes to cease with
the war Fortunately for us, the ability of the peo-
pie to pay them is equal to their patriotism. Never
was our country more prosperous-never were the
people more devoted to her rights and to her honor