The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-09


The crisis OF high tariffs in Europe and this country is
passed, The falsely called protective system, which
grew out oi the conflicts of selfish policies in the rela
os oil aons, striving 10 srve each other in the hope
ri earchlng themselves is fast giving way liberal
.alshiene<. views OF universal supply for universal de-
pad, Free TRADE, IN which rational wealth seeks and
1aas It's lsre an The flowing and mipglln together
- al the little riyaleis AMI mighty streams whose sources
G rational industry, ana ther outlets The inteFehanses
OF commerce. i fast breaking down the haErers of mo-
Eosaly and dlgGSag Itself over the face OF the earth,
SWING and receiving Blessings and gOoineSs
Ii there be seeming cheek 10 this dlrussoa OF good
in the blight OF the harvests of the Old World, il IS but
Temporary, and Eharss necessary to hFing ahoQ, the
mighty results that to be fe BY future generations
Taus the VERY aiHeson with which il pleased Heaven 10
VISIT Euroqe has compelled monopoly frOn sheer hun-
GER relax ts high duties and oVsa It's ports there
the food OF the world; while here, has tended to
store that healthiai aendeney OF agriculture which
nearly lost and has practically taught thai great interest
thai free trade IS its OF wealth Nor is tins
grand result less beneficial to the commercial and
featuring interests than the agricultural; for
merge has gwen the irsSass and the markets OF the
world, and TO the latter has Increased beyond all example
IN national prosperity the demand for production, with
the ability Of consumption to pay Tor all hat increased
wants require
Every treaty. now made between civilized nations in
stead OF seeking supposed advantage BY denying Fecp-
roeal benefits to each, will aim expand the wealth and
the comforts OF each BY the largest policy OF commercial
interchange OF products.
The numphs of trade in the present under the adj
ministraton OF Mr.. Polk viii be even enduring
and more glorious than the victories OF our gallant armies
which viii distinguish this period above ali Others in the
energies and success OF necessary war To conquer
monopoly and high tariff VIII be nober victory than to
humble Mexico at our feet; and both triumphs will be
achieved.
1t is most honorable the administration that in the
midst OF its absorbing duties in carrying forcei
upon BY unjust and obstinate neghhor the ne-oti-
atoms that shall extend trade are MOI forgotten The
recent treaty with Hanoyerwhich reteets much credit
upon Mr. Buchanan Secretary of Stae-is an honora-
bic eNemphhcaion OF this Ii model OF a treaty. on
the basis OF free trade and manly ecprocity which
seeks mutual dement's BY mutual advantages
Besides the opening of new markets moderate terms
10 tobacco, cotton. and rice, the whaling New
England especially benefited BY this treaty; and in all
rs bearings upon commerce, shipping, agriculture
sctufvs, and trade. II IS mutually reciprocal and mutually
benehcai bat necessarily most to the United States
RON her enlarged resources. and great capacity OF pro-
dueuon and export; but, al the time, while she will
so largely supply the markets OF Germany. she viii fur
nlSh 10 Them, more liberal terms than heretofore re-
ciprocsI interchange oi mutual PRODUCTS
New England especially. should be gatifed with the
provisions OF thus treaty which. though highly beneficial
Ia the great tobacco and rice interests OF the SOUTH
pecay favorable 10 the whaling, commercial and ship
building Interests OF the north Ii is thus that free inter.
ohange Is about 10 take the place OF the old repulsive
and selfish restrictions that Kali, instead OF promote the
aggregate wealth of naos and the DEMENT'S of this Ss-
ieni-h allowed TO eontnue progressive rs ii now is
Will soon unite the civilized world in band of brother
hood that shall be the secret warrant OF universal ms
penN, and The highest guaranty OF universal PEACE
Honor TO the enlightened names OF tins country ana ~
Engani that IN the last Tour years have given 50 mTht
impulse 10 thus glorious advancement In national ira
ierniN.