The New York herald., 1850-01-28

both chambers. The document, which we have
elsewhere given in full, is pointed aud on the
whole, satisfactory. IL breathes throughout peace
and prosperity. so lar as EHgand Is concerned,
nothing could be better than the spirit which it
displays The diplomatic tn1brogilO, relative TO
the seizure of the Tigre island, not so much as
alluded to, from which we may infer that the Pre-
sldent regards the ALTAR as too Insignificant 10 be
submitted to the notice OF the legislature. With
respect 10 the great undertaking of an intsr-oceanlc
communlcatlon, by canal, between the Atlantic
and the Pacific, President Taylor entertains ths
most liberal and enlightened views. He is anxious
that il should be open 10 the commerce OF all ma
tons on equal terms. But, wishing for no excln-
sive powers or privileges to American citizens, he
will concede none to the subjects OF other States.
We regret 10 perceive that his sentiments on the
subject OF the tariff some what incline protection,
though the interests OF the revenue are ostens!by
put foremost We do not think, however, that
Congress will adopt The Generals opinions in this
matter. The great fact which comes out from this
message Is, that Amenca Is at peace, and desires
TO be SO, with the whole world; and the best gulr-
antee for such good Intentions we take to be war
deficit which is 10 be provided for by war 10 m.
The opening sentence in the third paragraph of
the message is as fine specimen of bull as We
have seen for some time 'We are at peace with
all the world" says the President, sand we seek
TO mantain our cherished relations with tne rest
of mankind" IL has been suggested that this bull
must have been approved by The cabinet for the
purpose OF Catching the Irish vote.
From the Liverpool Mail, jan l2l
The House OF Representatives OF the United
States having agreed TO alter the constitutional
| form of election, and TO adopt the mode of the
| British House OF Commons, proceeded 10 the vote
| when Mr.. Cobb, having majority OF one over Mr.
| Winthrop, was elected Speaker.
! Mr. President Tayor's first message has conse-
Quently been read and published. L pom the whole
| the document is creditable to the General He
| states that the expenses OF the Mexican war have
! exhausted the present revenues OF the republic and
caused deficiency in the treasury of upwards of
| sixteen millions Of dollars. His plan for ralsin
the ways and means is simple, honest, and pru-
| dent one !; and we should be happy to have such a
minister nd such hnsncler in tins country. He
! proposes three ways hrst, TO increase the tariff
| upon imports and British manufactures secondly,
! 10 compel the worthless government aud the con-
temptible people OF Portugal 10 pay their just debts
and, thirdly TO raise what is Immediately required
by loan. We admire the vigor OF the following
lntlmatlon -
"Our claims upon Portugal have been, during the
past year. used with renewed vgor, and 1t mas
been object to employ every effort Of honorable d.
pomacy to procure their adjustment Our late Charge
dAhairs at Lisbon, the Hon George w. Hopkins made
these unpleasant matters Of controversy and to obtain
indemnity for the wrongs which the subjects OF
complaint Our present charge dAaars at that court
will also bring TO the prosecution OF these claims ab-
ty and zeal. The revolutionary aud distracted con-
dtien of Portugal in past times has been represen
Of the leading Of her delay In nj
ing our suffering citizens. But must say it is
matter Of profound regret that those claims have not
vet been settled The omission of Portugal To do i,
tice to the American claimants has assumed char.
grave and serious thai shall shortly make he
sub,et of special message 10 Congress, ruth peio 10
such ultimate action its uisd0a aad patriotism ssay
suggest"
That means, instant payment or war. Not the
/ citizens debts, but the expense of the arm ament
1t would be seasonable i the British government
were to follow so excellent an example. 1t was
! England that placed Maria da Gloria upon the
| throne, and she and her husband have been pro-
teced ever since by British fleet ia the Tagus :
bat while America seeks redress and is certain 10
4 ar faH III
tempt, and Insulted by hostile tariffs. That is the
way England is treated all over the world The
government OF the United States know the interest
OF their citizens, respect their rights, aud coura
geously maintain them. Englishmen are plundered
with impunity by every petty State in Europe and
America.
The Presidents recommendation to increase the
tariff rs in these words -
q" recommend revision efthe existing tariff AND n.
adjustment on basis which may aug 4enf the rspe.ue
do not doubt the rish duty et Congress 10
u,n indir9adi rseifh and prospsrifv i,ok 20 the
wisdom and patriotism Of Congress for the sdo,,on OF
system which may place home labor, at last,
mept OF manufactures give aud increased tim
lus to agriculture, ana promote the devslspemsnt of
our vast resources and the extension Of
Believing that to the attainment OF these ends las we'll
the necessary augmentation Of the snS the
best adapted strongly recon mend 10 ConsrsSs th.
adoption Of that system nxing the duties at rates
rartmsnt 10 our cum ndusty and at the same time so
adjusted ~ to insure stability"
If General Taylor shall succeed in CARVING ont
/ his views, he will be the greatest man that Ame-
\ rica has yet produced, aud the ma magntcent beae-
factor of his country. The Americans ave coal.
iron, timber, and raise sufficient cotton for the
world. They have eXhsustless supplies of corn
and provisions, cheap and fertile lands and they
/ have no taxes worth mentioning. Why then
/ should they not manufacture for themselves I
| Why should cotton be brought four thousand
miles 10 England, to be spun and woven In Lam
cashire, and be carried some three or four thou
sand miles more 10 the United States to be con-
l sumed
We cannot see any reason for It, II Is true that
England has had the start IN manufactures thanks
TO the wisdom OF better statesmen than those OF
the present day; bu, what night has she to expect
To be always first IN the race1 The Americans
are not only justified in protecting their own n-
terests, but, as the President says, "t is the rgh
ana duty oi Congress to encourage domestic in
dusiry, which Is the great Of national a. well
as individual wealth and prosperity" Sounder
rohcy never was broached-truer words never
were uttered.
Most probably we shall hear Lord John R,sseil.
or Dir. Labouchere, boasiing early in the ensnny
session of Parliament Of the increased export ot
manufactures TO Am. rlca, IN consequence of the
free trade IN corn. We shall watch him. In con-
sequence Of imported corni No such thing In
consequence of the expected revision Of the tariff
That n the great fact. The Bnlied States are AT
this nome nj absolutely glutted with British manu-
iactures, sent out chiefly on Manchester account.
who could give valuable information on this inn
lortant subject; but Il is their policy to be silent
This contemplated tariff was known in Manchester
many months ago. IL was for " augmented re-
venue" from heavier tariff, that General TAYLOR
was elevated to the Presldentship. For the last
two or three years the manufacturing prosperity of
the Northern States was checkedby British cheap
ness; the capitalists OF those States complained
loudly and bitterly and IL was to serve them 4. at
the popular hero of Mexico was nominated IN The
Office OF chief magistrate.
IL n quite possible that the Southern slavers will
demonstrate and threaten. IL will be all a vain
show. They are morally weak, whatever thsy
may be numerically. IN the Senate and House of
Representatives.. II they defeat the manufacturing
section, who have their whole fortunes at stake,
The latter would instantly raise the slave cry, and
aeiiate ior negro emancipation. We therefore
ieel oonsdent that the new tariff will be carried.
What does II signify 20 The cotton planter where
his staple is used or consumed, whethsr cent TO
Liverpool or New iorki He has nothing 10 do
with the manufacturing Of il. lie is only a grow
er. lie knows there will be a market some where
Tor II; but whether ia France, belgium, England.