Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1852-10-02
VINO Las Changed.

ference between the Wing and Locofoco par
ties on the subject of protection to American
industry. We have, from time to time, shown
that the Democratic party of other days advo-
Gated the same doctrines that we now pro-
claim. Now the Locofoco party has left the
good old landmarks of former days, and has
gone off after British free trade theories, that
are urged by such papers as the London
Times, &c, and advocated by these who are
in the interest of the British capitalists and
manufacturers.
To demonstrate that Locofocoism has de-
parted from the true faith, we offer two wit
ness, neither of which have been or will be
impeached by the leading men of that party.
On the 26th Of April, 1884, Gen. jackson
wrote the following letter to Mr.. Coleman.
1t speaks the language of true American pat
riotism, and love of country, but it does not
speak the language of Douglas, and the Lo-
cofocos of the present day. Verify these men
should become 'little more Anlericanized"
before they can hope 70 receive the sympa-
thy and support of true Americans Let eV-
cry citizen read Jackson's letter, aud om-
pare its sentiments with the free trade no.
tions of Douglas & Co. Which is the best
calculated to do the most good to foster and
encourage American interests-the old pat
riotic doctrine of jackson. or the new British
free trade theory? Our citizens must decide
the question.
Here is Gen. JAcKsoN's letter:
Washington City, April 26, 1924.
Heaven smiled upon US and gave US liber-
ty and Independence. That same Provi-
dence has blessed US with the means of ma
tional independence and national defence
If we omit or refuse to use the gifts which
have been extended to US. we deserve not
the countenance of His blessings. He has
| filled our mountains and plains with mine
| rals-with lead, Iron and coPper-and given
US climate and soil for the growing Of hemp
and wool. These being the great materials
of our national defence, they ought to have
extended to. them adequate and fair protec-
tion, that our manufacturers and loborers
may be placed in fair competition with those
of Europe, and that we have within our coun-
try supply of those leading and important
articles so essential in war
Twill ask what is the real situation of the
agricuturist? Where has the American far
mer market for his surplus produce? Ex-
cept for cotton he has neither foreign or
home market. Does not this clearly prove,
there is too much labor employed in agricui
ture? Common sense at once points out the
remedy. Take from agriculture in the Uni
ted States six hundred thousand men, wo-
men and children, and you will at once give
a market for more bread-stuffs than all Eu-
rope now furnishes US. In short sir, we have
been to long subject to the policy of British
merchants. 1t is time we should be Anaeri-
canized And instead of feeding paupers and
laborers of England, feed our own; or else,
in short time. by continuing our present
policy, we shall all become paupers ourselves.
1t is, therefore, my opinion that careful and
judcious tariff is much wanted to pay our
national debt and to afford us the means Of
that defence within ourselves on which the
safety Of our country and liberty depends;
and last though not least, give proper dis
tribution to labor which must prove beneficial
to the happiness. Independence and wealth
of the community.
| am, sir, most respectfully,
Your obedIent servant,
ANDREW JACKSON.
Such were poIriotic, republican sentiments
in 1924. They have wisdom and practi-
cal appearance that impress them at once
now as they were then.
But we have the evidence still nearer home,
that in those days the patriots of the west
took the same view of this daty of protection.
In 1928, four years after this letter of Gen.
Jackson, the Legislature of the State of Ohio,
unanimously passed resolution sustaining
the same doctrine and proclsiming the uni
ted voice of this State on a vital principle ;,
against which the entire Locofoco party now
stands arrayed.
Resolution unanimously adopted Lg the Leg
islaturs Of Ohio in 1928.
"Resolved. That in the opinion Of this
General Assembly, the present condition Of
the Agricultural and manufacturing interests
of the country depressed By foreign rsstric-
tion and competition, require aid and encour
agement from the General Government, and
that they rely upon the wisdom of Congress
to advise and adopt such measures as may
be effectual TO PROTECT and Gdvdnce the
manufacture and projection of WOOLEN
GOODS, WOOL, IRON, HEMP AND
SPIPITS, distilled from DOME STIC mate
rial ,and in their opinion. the provisions prop
CT for this purpose will receive the unequivo-
cal appreciation of the people of this State"
The question arises. why this radical
change? Why has the entire Locofoco par
ty gone over to the British interests The
entire people are interested in this subject.
and to them We submit the case.
o. 8. Journal.
john Quincy ADAMS. the old man elo-
.quent spoke of Gen. Scott as follows:
..In an exner4nce of more thnn fifty vears