The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-25
COMMUNICATIONS.
THE Tsssn ~ BiIi-sir Robert Peers, MIR.
wsbst~s'.. and MIR. Walkers policy.

tiyss OF the people to impose duty and coffee,
cannot be eomplimenied With all Difference, however,
10 the powers that be- take leave 10 say that II
little OF true patriotism object 10 the imposition of the
duty In question. We al this moment in the midst of a
crisis; We have upon hands which will require
every dollar command OF active means 10 prose-
cute successfully To an ISSUE, and why there should be
much reluctance TO the imposition OF duty which will
be fell comparatively By very few, Notwithstanding all
that honorable gentlemen may say 10 the contrary) we
arc sadly at loss 10 understand II members of Con
gresswe ought 10 say the taX-laying power-were
little more consistent in dscharging their legislative unc
tons, they would in truth, be entitled TO credit for
patriotism and if, instead of talking and dong much
for "Buncombe, as II IS loklngy called and at which they
generally such admirable prohcents, Al they 10
take enlarged and more philosophical view OF their
duties and responsibilities they would not hesitate to i'm
pose the duty which the Secretary OF the Treasury
properly urges They have affixed duty OF 30 per cent
on almost every article OF clothing we wear This al
fleets all classes high and low, reh and poor, and why
they should hesitate TO impose duty o25 per cent
tea and coffee articles consumed by all classes likewise
really know The assigned for their
usal TO do So puee in the extreme, and utterly
worthy OF Independent and patriotic Legislators. tax
upon the backs and limbs OF people rs more immediately
and sensiby felt, rather think, than upon their
stomachs and the statesman who would zealousy urge
the former and zeaously decry the latter appears to
us 10 fail most essentially in his duty and we think
also, that he es in his appreciation OF what is sound
and justifable policy II really pariakes too much of
the business of gaMmoning the peope-too much of
erng for the proanum uguS, and is altogether unwor
thy OF high-minded and honest statesman, who, on
country FIRST before he regards the claims OF his constitu
ents.
Let gentlemen recolcct that the country in difficulty
in consequence of the which is raging vlcinl
~ and that their bounden duty TO devise the OF
bringing this to close rapidly possible, consistent
y with what is due TO interests and character as
people who hold no ring rank in the scale of nations
TO paer with national honor is disgraceul and we
say, unhesltatingy, that the spirit which would withhold
the means necessary to yndcate and sustain IT, recre
ant to every impulse OF duty It is dead TO every feeling
OF PATRIOTISM; To subsere the meanes personal and
party objects it u.s. m truth, directly giving aid and COM
fort TO the enemyp' 1t is empha,icalIy sympathZing
with our enemy for the disposition Of the Mexcans is
OF that obstinate and dogged character and willy witha
that so long as they government are deaied the
means OF carrying the with energy, they will hold
out and harass forces by their ranehcros and que
rla tactics, which, by-the-bye, they quite familiar
with the Spaniards during the whole OF the pen
insular war. Let gentlemen not deceive themselves
Our troops may revel in the halls of the Monezumass
but this will not we predict conquer the peace ar
IDENTIFY desire on honorable terms The country must be
posas Tor peace Their troops can live two meals
day of tortas and black beans, whilst must be
fed and snbslsed on something more substantial They
have their supplies the spot, and must draw
from distance With them it is to be OF procras
tinaon; with us one if possible, of speedy examinations
for the longer is continued the more expensive it be-
comes to Then, what wanted to compass this end
this most desirable result Men get but money,
too in stinted measure, must have. How, is the
question
In our former numbers we have been discussing the
necessity and sound policy of berazing CONNER
ca policy, in order TO further the true interests OF
common country Although the one hardly seems COM
patible with the other-a free and unshacked
and navigation with the of furnishing the neces
sary sinews of warwe have hesitation saying that
the same amount which is now raised by duties levied
imports could be raised with perfect ease by mod
crate tax the of citizens-talng to
exempt all from It's operation whose income did not exceed
hundred eight hundred dollars. An income tax,
in every view of the matter perfectly just and as
arod relere the great mass OF the people from any
burden whaerer, other than local taxes IT is desirable
Tho
dispasslonaely in order that decision may be come to
that will harmonic with Justice and relieve the pressing
is just one and will supply all that is needed II will
be borne by little than onetweneth of the people,
merchants, planters and others who have deep stake
in the country Under our present exigences the tariff
stands, should not be nterfered with until the
war is ended in meantime let income tax be imposed,
equal at least TO twenty or twenty -ve millions; this will
give ample means to deay the expenses of the
also OF iqudang any debt which may be contracted in
its prosecution
1t has been suggested that property tax would be
ready means Of raising the necessary amount to defray
the expenses of the Although perfectly legitimate
tax we doubt its expedency for there are many poor
men who own property yielding little or no return, from
whom would be difficult to collect five ten dol
lars, if they assessed much. An income tax,
the contrary, could be collected with ease, and by
lcvying small per centage, would yield all that is
wanted.
The idea which has been preached of imposing tax
watches, artic les of jewery, &c. is absurd 1t would
be too invidous in its application; and conceament
would be practised everywhere of taxable articles with
numerous other frauds, it would be than futile TO
try such nostrum. Such proposition should be scout
ed as the very qunescence of quackery ITSELF and must
not be thought of for moment.
Ii is time that the substantial benefits of govern
ment should be realized Next to the enjoyment of the
franchise, the highest OF all privileges must have
CHEAP governments for this, after ALL is the greatest OF
blessings to any people Let the be ended,
would urge the abandonment of the greater part of the
system OF collecting revenue through the medium OF our
custom houses Power and patronage, all know,
desirable to those who exercise the and dispense the
other Ii we curta the latter, shall have better
guaranty for the perpeuity of liberties If we desire
to give the real and substantial benefit under the
action OF the government we repeat we must abolish the
greater part of system of dutes and reserve
such only will detray the necessary expenses of the
government at Washington our judiciary. &c Continue,
then impose the income tax which is suggested for the
payment of debt, and the support of our army
and navy, well as our public functonaries abroad
Reducing tariff of duties to five ten per cent, we
shall then, with udlclous income tax realize the bless
ngs of free and cheap government. The best govern
ment, all know, is that which will yield the greatest
benefit to the greatest number. Food require not
from abroad but cheap clothing. This the people insist
this by nominal tariff of five or ten per cent all i'm
portaons, and they will longer be taxed, any
era degree to uphold the system which the loom barons
OF the north are SO anxious to asten upon us.
Call these radical doctrines, if you please they
questonably democratic and strictly in accordance with
the spirit of our institutions If we wish to preserve
these in their purity and vgor, must reform whole
dangerous; we think not where the good of the people,
their moral and social welfare demand them We have
shown that all articles of clothing which i'm
ported, and other indispensable commodities, nearly
SIXTY on their cast must be paid before they
can be offered for sale by the importer; how much
IAtg thAN sat fhn AZ ha