The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-02-05

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hke character into sl closer competition with
lhs oh was confined TO the importation OF such goods
whcl Dave no competition or rival in this country,
would encourage commerce without inuring manu-
acufer But il broad enough in extent 10 admit all
aices which come IN competition with the manufactures
oi lls counry II brings the manufacturer from England
NeW I0fk where he makes his depot for iron Tor three
years. and thus accumulate his stock during that period
tie can ~ well keep il there in Liverpool that
when lhe time istayorabe for sale, he may throw il into
our Market To interfere with and put down his rival in
this country think this is unfair The manufacturers
IN thls country, being our own citizens employing do
nesc aoor ought at least TO have the benefit OF locality
and the natural advantages which their position gives
them over the manufacturers OF England, in our mar
keis,
But. sir II this bill passes and you permit the English
manufacturer make his depot here for three years.
without paying during that time duty upon his goods
deprive US OF that protection which justly entitled
TO- both hy position and by the law OF 1876 And when
you take INTO consideration the facilities for communica
ton now existing between this country and England you
vantage.
The assigned for extending the time for ware
housing goods is, the encouragement OF commercethat
is, f4cslatng the exploration OF articles from this
uyby ossatns . depot at the commercial empori1ms,
where what are called assorted cargoes may be had
With regard to all articles not raised manufactured in
this country, and all merchandise which comes from be-
yond the Cape Of Good Hope, depot OF that kind would
be OF great advantage to our commerce; and if the pro-
visions OF this bill were confined to such importatons
permitting them to here for the purpose of
porlaton, would not object, because believe il would
opportunity for bringing in the articles manufactured
in England which we produce here and thus give to
them the advantage OF competing successfully in our
own market! i good reason for this. This
bill, to certain extent, would deprive the American
manufacturer Of that little modcum of protection secured
by the ,ar oi ls46. Sir, we had great promises made
during the late canvass especially al the North, that
manufactures were to be in some way relieved by
Congress- and that certain articles OF manufacture, espe
ciay iron We're to be delivered from the partial effect OF
dd ualorem duties and the frauds committed under them
instead De.
ing proposed 10 that end, what has been done
The chairman OF the Committee on Finance has report
ed bill, which, IN my opinion, takes away from the
act OF ls46 one OF its features OF pr0tecton-cash du-
tes II goes further than that for it will enable the
foreign Manufacturer have said before, to compete
with us, in position in which he will take advantage
of any rise or fall in the markets. for the purpose OF
breaking down our manufactures. Take for example
the article OF on The price OF iron has advanced con-
slderaby within the last year, owing to an increased de-
mand for it but, unfortunately for us, just at this me
when money can be made by its manufacture. our forges
are broken down, SO that when the rain commences
our dishes are wrong side up. Suppose again, that in
the of three years there is another change the
pnce OF Iron and there is surplus OF the article IN
England and it is brought here and collects here for
three years. ready to be thrown into Market to produce
an effect upon the prices. Thus the market will be
kept continually in confusion, and our weak and young
manufacturers, who depend upon ready market, will
be broken down, and deprived of the ability TO
any benefit from Improvement in prices that may
in the course of trade
Again: object 10 this bill because it's too general
ing coal, or article OF like character into this country
making depot at Boston or New York. and collecting
there tor three years IN large quantes' She may
bring there and sell il whenever the state of the mar.
ket will warrant il, for there is risk in keeping articles
OF this kind, while she has three years time to avoid
losses And besides, il it is kept in warehouses three
years, and then e-exported there will be duty be
paid upon il. But if there should be during that time
rise in price. owing to the cdppng of our domestic
supplies, England will take advantage of it.
nave no doubt, as have said that some OF the fea
would
commerce j am as much in favor of encouraging that
great interest OF the country as any gentleman here but
think thai there has been rather undue encourage
men given TO foreign commerce | do not complain OF
the encouragemens which have already been extended
ii but all know that under lis influence, our for
eign commerce has advanced, was going 10 say, TO
fearful extent But, however tina, may be- am not will
ing 10 give 10 foreign commerce advantage which
think going TO affect materially another great interest
OF the counTy--tbat is, the home trade, and domestic
manufactures know that free trade is the order OF the
day. and great blessings anticipated from it, We have
not yet gone 10 the extent OF freedom in free ade for
notice, by the last arrival from England have inor
nation that she looks TO glorious OF free trade in
this country She anticipates further advancement in
the good fellowship OF commercial union, For the pur-
pose OF showing what she anticipates, will take the
liberty OF reading to the Senate extract from an Eng
lsh correspondent, published IN Yesterdays Union
>" ENGLAND THE UNITED SrArKs.-The government
have directed that the Conard mail steamers advertised to
sail this day, shall be delayed at Liverpool Till Tomorrow
order that she may bear the Atlantic dispatches
from the Secretary OF State for Foreign Affairs, Lord John
these dispatches of character likely to promote OBJ
jects in which The public have long taken deep interest
We may expect TO see the present government play two
winning cards IN Amerca-the by the settlement oil
the cergy-nseryes question in Canada, the other by
ranging Tree trade between our American dependencies
and the United States. The late government, it IS under
stood had entered into negotiations with the Americans
subject OF the opening of the fisheries and the St Law
renee with certain in return free In
recommendations as 10 native products between the Uni
ted States and the British de pendencies
The present free-trade government cannot do other
wise than follow up In heaty and cordial spirit prop
osons this subject made by their predecessors Indeed
lar natural expect a sincere advocacy of
meroia freedom abroad from cabinet of wings and
Peelites, leavened by wholesome spice OF radcasm,
than any administration led by the proectonst Earl
of Derby The task OF carrying out such advocacy in the
viii of course be facilitated by the accession
cy Of the United States.
% Everything that tends the union between
England aud transatlantic brethren be regarded
hghly desirable. la America ought TO lind our
best resds sures allies most valuable customers
We American and American cotton, whilst
America needs ssuppes Of goods, which
send her better and cheaper than any one else
She needs apts for which sue offer good security
while we have abundance OF money seeking good IN
vesment
AN this invites the most intimate national union. To
cement Canadian dependencies to their Yankee neigh
bors and cousins rid OF of colonial dill
Guilty The interchange of the native products OF the two
countries wil relieve both from vexauous custon-house
regulations and both from the demoralizing effect OF
system Of smuggling which exists, and which pos
sble vigilance could sobdue along vast extent OF
river and lake frontier"
Mr. President, the paironzing tone OF this article is
truly atterng TO American pride and enterprise. Tbey
have The capital seeking Investments "they have the
manufactures to supply us better than we can supply
ourselves, or from any other couatry They desire 10