New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-01
GREAT BRITAIN AND AMERICA.


ed, in 1914, that the war should not be termin-
ated until our chas,issment had been signal
and merciless; who clamored that the Ameri-
can Flag should be swept from the seas, and
that We should be prohibited from farther ac-
quisitions Of Isdian territory within our own
geographical limits; who have stud'ously DIS
parased and traduced US as s lawless and rut-
fany mob, that ought 60 be under bonds to
keep the peace of the world; who, even 50
late as 1851, neglected no opportunity, at their
own Worlds Fair, to indicate their jealousy
and dislike Of us-haye suddenly become our
most obsequious friends, our most fusome fiit-
terers. They freight every Atlantic steam
ship with their praises of our Anglo-Saxon en-
terprise, Intelligence and good sense; they
even begin, obliquely and cautiously, to lsud
our Democracy Our ambassadors to Lon
don are hardly allowed to eat quiet dinner in
their own houses, so eagerly does John Ball
coyet occasions for setting forth his intense az
lection and unbounded admiration for Brother
JODdtndn-SO Nth-Otha'Su' 50 paVpaSAS' SUM
a credit to his parentage, and withal so excel
lent a customer at the old gentleman's shop.
The Indian who burst into his white neigh
boris house, pouring out an incoherent medley
of scripture names, when asked the meaning
of this singular performance, replied, H
means cider" Bull is equally candid or equal
" maladrot. He evidently looks on this
country as reconquered by bis gold in the late
Presidential Election, and co be repossessed as
soon as the necessary formalilies can be trans
acted though our next Congress is hardly half
elected, and not ten members thus far with any
pledge or understanding looking to reduction
of our Tariff, Ball considers the whole matter
settled as he would have it, and our markets
virtually thrown open to the Unlimited and I'M
taxed reception of the fabrics Of Manchester
and the wares Of Birmingham
We think he will find himself mistaken
that no American Congress viii be found to
do what he considers already virtually accom-
plished. We doubt whether the next Con-
cress viii touch the Tariff at all; but If it
does. it will hardly venture to deal with it so
sweepiugly as he fondly imagines. For, in
the first place, our vastly extended territory
has involved us in largely increased Expendi-
lures. demanding corresponding Revenue;
next, We owe very considerable Debt,
which we ought to be rapidly paying OF in
these times of Peace and Prosperity; and.
thirdly, there are some great works OF
Internal Improvement of strictly Nation
al character, which ought TO be- speedily
commenced and vigorously prosecuted. All
these considerations stand in the way Of Mr.
Bulls realizing his songune and blissfal
visions.
The Manufactures of this country are now
generally prosperous--thanks to California for
the bountiful market she supplies. and the
stimulus afforded by her gold to consumption
throughout the older States. The general en-
hancement of prices operates under our AID
Valorem system as an Advancement ofthe Tariff
also so that ON Iron the duties are now prac-
tically double what they were one year ago
They are high enough for every purpose,
and the prospect, as well as the realization
Of good prices, is to-day melting rapid
and general extension Of our Iron industry.
On every side mines are being opened, fur
naces and FORCES erected, and it is now high
" probable that this years product, not
merely of Iron, but Of Copper, Zinc, Lead,
ard other metals, viii largely exceed that Of
former years since 1916 Nearly all our Man
ufactures are now feeling the stimulus, il not
of higher prices, at leas! of ampler markets,
and are doing well Circumstances have thus
reversed the primary and natural working OF
the Tariff OF '46, and nearly every home inter-
est is to-day doing well under it. There are
points in which it might be modified TO very
great advantage but, as any change made I'M
der present auspices would very probably be
for tae worse, we are content that il should be
let alone.
And will its friends be likely to disturb it
We think not They framed il deliberately,
and after careful consultations they boast Of its
success, and have given 40 general intimation
of desire TO upset il. They have, time and
again proclaimed it purely Revenue Tariff,
and expressed their perfect satisfaction with its
principles and details. We do not believe
they are prepared TO take off the Imposts and
resort instead TO Direct TaxatiOa--we do not
believe they are ready to go TO sea on an ocean
Of experiment when they are so comfortable
and prosperous at home. But We shall see.
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