The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-05

,se.so. o~ ao,,e9 Can we induce them TO return 70
Me simpler and less naDs anu tasses o. our
Awe houses furniture and equpages, and live IN more
prudent and economical manner IL Is hard 10 induce
kxurv 10 forego any OF It's enjoyments IL IL constto-
1onsly selfish looking to its qualification, without
consequences that cannot be brought home to IT,
not then, oy appealing 70 the luxurious 70 moderate
accomplished. Nothing short OF some great public
calamity will produce reformation Of the extravaganza
which forms OF the mos, marked characteristics OF
the country and the age. In my Judgment this sprt OF
and the haste that make grow rich
constitutes Of the most dangerous signs Of the
N which i've But while cannot cure the prevail
ing extravaganza, may still find means TO obviae the
nschevous consequences OF the adverse balance OF trade
which has been the occasion OF most OF our great COM
mercial disasters BY casting our eyes over the list OF
foreign productions which most largely imported into
the United States, we VIII discover number Of articles
which would De able TO produce at home IN almost IN
limited abundance, under proper system OK encourage
and protection. Let us then direct our attention to
The necessary 10 OBTAIN domestic supply oil these
articles relieve the country from the injurious neces
sy annually making good an adverse balance OF trade
exporting specie 70 pay IT, nnat 81 mere are lew
important IN their character and 30 large as TO the
quantity which they may be produced as to be capable
snder proper system Of announcement and pro
lection, will appear by reference TO the statistics
respecting them l refer 70 iron, sugar and wool.
foreign countries ia the shape Of bars and hoop
ron chain cables, nails and nail rods, hinges, wire
$50 7s4 TONS OF this 2s2 sos tons consisted Of
RAJ road bars 600 of hoop sheet ron ls5OO
Of chain cables nails nail rods &C. The residue was Of
fabrics into which had been converted amounted TO the
Of S3 SIT 564 The amount Of iron produced IN the
about 400 GOO The amount produced in 1855 being
down by very intelligent and well informed iron master
sastnss exported 'i IN 1854 was 4si s amount Of
manufactured articles exported was 50 449,869 There
were consumed the United States Of iron and iron
fabrcs during the year 1854 800 900 toms The
quantity of sugar imported in 1854 425, 917 TO
pounds valued 13704,5l0 The amount exported to
foreign countries was pounds, Of the value Of
81 OF $40 The domestic production Of the same year
was 40 324 900 pounds besides ITO gallons Of
molasses The amount Of wool grown in the United States
in 1854 e. TIA pounds. The amount imported
was 2O,2O0110 pounds, valued at 81 1922 1856 The
value Of woocn goods imported and which consisted OF
Sae was ss From hs statement Il
will be seen that but one half Of these articles which
the growth and manufacture Of foreign countries
produced at home, would not be driven to the
necessity Of exhausng drain Of specie 10 pay the diff
ference Of exchange nor subjected to the periodical dsas
ters which have FRUSTRATED industry stopped fur
factories and brought distress and ruin into the
homes OF thousands of the industrious aborng men Of the
country But is it practicable to produce these articles at
home to the extent necessary TO prevent these
Who doubt il that has given even limited examna
the character and magnitude Of resources2 We
Of the best quality in unparalleled abundance
conveniently located, not only relatively to immense
deposits but also 70 the sea coast and great navga
Bile rivers by which our productions OF all kinds may be
transported market, We have aso the necessary
~ and skill both for the manufacture Of iron and for
verting into the innumerable variety Of articles de-
handed by the requirements of modern progress and a
vaDced civilization We have also a WIDE unoccuped do
main of exhaustess fertility adapted to the culture Of
sugar. and still boundess adapted to the growth
Of wool The uncutivated slopes and mountain sides Of
the old States including Kentucky, Tennessee Ohio Iowa
and Michigan well as the vast plains Of New Mexico
California, Oregon and Washington Territory, seem de-
signed by for the pasurage OF focks large enough
70 furnish clothing for the world Why, this being the
ease should import 70 such extent as heretofore
iron and iron fabrics wool and wooen fabrics and sugar,
speak OF other things, when we have the
teris and soil, well the skill, energy and capital
properly directed and employed by which can pro-
duCe them at homer There is no reason why should
not do it, except such as exists in unwse and unstable
legislation the result of inattenton in some degree,
part to interests and Of unkind and
worthy sectional prejudice, fosered by politicians, reck
less at Of the harmony and prosperity Of the coun
ny When speak Of ses 1Seyes 81 oar own o
section entire exemption from this species Of prejudice,
sections 1t may well be that while there beams in
neghbors eyes own are not altogether free from
notes. which would be well for us to extract before we
sit down in Pharasaca exultaton thanking God 'tha
are not as other men, We should not forget that human
nature is imperfect and that all human institutions and
things partke of human nhrmty and imperecton But,
returning from this DEPRESSION the subject permit to
repeat the question: Why should import rOn wool and
sugar. iron and woolen fabrics, when we possess at
home almost nexhaustable resources for their pro-
ductionY why are not these resources developed ?
Why that these great interests languish and dieY
have stated that unstable legislation the result 70 some
extent of nattention part and sectional pre-
judce fostered by politicians for their own selfish pur
poses the which have principally prevented
the devepement of these and other important
OF our internal industry But will be asked How pro-
pose TO obvate the difficulties have enumeratedP
answer by fully comprehendlng the influence. Of our
own position; by thoroughly arousng ourselves to our
interests by organizing TO maintain and promote
them by instructng the country in regard TO tho imt
able deveopemen of which these branches Of our indus
try especially is capable by showing that such de-
veopement will promote the national prosperity and pre-
vent recurrence Of the disasters which have fallen with
finally that will render us independent OF foreign ma
tions us, persevered in the supremacy
which maritime nations have aimed at in modern ages
By adopting this recommendation and acting steadily
upon II, moderate revenue SYSTEM discriminating In ia
yor of American productions both in the collection and
disbursement Of the public money! may be secured and
rendered permanent But to secure this desirable object
should to be partisan politicians, which we can
consent to the easily by remembering that the
Statesmen of Massachusetts our ancient allies, acting on
the OF the universal brotherhood of man. which
makes crime of The precept that charity begins at
home,0 and the statesmen Of South Carolina, founding
themselves old tradition OF the "lorty bale
theory" are equally the enemies Of our interests.
The doctrine that the duty Of the government TO pro
tect domestic productions far as it can be done without
injury other interests, may not accord with the sub
mated notions of modern philanthropy which would not
only open ports for the admission OF foreign commo
tes but doors for the reception OF the dregs OF
foreign warehouses; and the inmates of foreign prisons
But regarding the SUBJECT not in the light OF false and
impractcabie philanthropy, but merely statesmen and
PATRIOTS what there Objectionable in the exercise OF our
influence TO protect our own interests against the come
ton of rival interests abroadp Neither morality Chris
tanty Is offended by ii in the slightest degree. At var
Gus periods Congress induced egsate such
manner as to protect the domestic industry of the
try against the disastrous influence OF foreign competitions
but owing sectional jealousy and political influence this
legislation has been permanent Assaed as UNJUST
partial and niuriousthough its injurious effects have
never been provedt has always been repealed
as majority could be obtained for the pur
pose. Politicians not averse to the principle of
protection, but with view wholly to party as
cendancy, have leagued Themselves with those who
may be considered its natural enemies to overthrow it,
II is with this class of that would deal in order TO
secure permanence. For this purpose with view 10
teach this of politicians that their interests and duties
90 hand in hand have recommended organization Of
the iron manufacturers of the country The influence Of
this of is immense, and il exerted through an
efficient organization would be sufficient to control the
elections in number of the States. In Pennsylvania
New Jersey, Connecticut Maryland, Kentucky Tennessee
Ohio and shortly in Missouri and other States such
organization would insure the return of large majority
OF aordng adequate amount Of protection TO
tbe iron and other Industrial interests. Why should not
such organization be eectedan organization looking
only election Of representatives TO Con
gross favorable TO the protection OF American industry
but likewise the election Of President in order that the
policy in view may not be thwatcd by the veto in
the President should be averse TO III glance at the
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