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VOL. XLIX.
NEWS FRfIM EUROPE.
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THE subscriber has just returned from Europe
v.ith a large stock of his own imp °dation, viz
CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, SPECTA
CLES, ACCORDEONS;
and other Fancy Goods, all of which he is prepared
to dispose of on the very lowest terms ever offered
to the public.
Gold Lever Watches, 18 carats, full jeweled $25
Silver do $l5
Silver Lepines from $8 to $l2
Silver Quartiers from' $5 to $8
French Accordeons from $1 50 to $l6
And all other goods in like proportion.
Thankful for past favors, he respectfully solicits
a continuance of ,public patronage, and feels confi
dent that all purchasers will find it to their advau
.tage to 6al with hini, as he is determined to avoid
all humbug and misrepresentation in his line of
business, and sell all goods for what they really are.
h.F.W.FEDDERSEN
Don't forget the place, it is in West King strcet,
North side, first door below the Market I-louse, and
immediately opposite the Cross Key Tayfwn.
N. B. 'AB kinds of Watch Repairing done at the
shortest notice
. Oct 10
Fashionable Millinery.
RS . MARY P. RANNINGER would respect
fully inform her friends and the• public, that
she is going to continue her Millinery at her old
stand; on the second floor of Krampb's Buildings,
opposite the Post Office, where she will open on
the Ist of November, a splendid assortment of goods
consiilting of
BONNETS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS,
0, HEAD DRESSES, RIBBONS, CAPS,
BONNET CAPS, SATINS, SILKS,
and VELVETS
of every variety, and in the latest and most fashion
able styles. Feeling thankful for past favors she
would respectfully solicit the continuance of so
liberal a patronage. She is confident that in the
extensive stock, which she has been so careful to
select, and ih her very reduced prices she will be
able to please all who may favor her with a call.
She flatters herself, that her work, for neatness,
taste and durability, is unsurpassed by any,
having
at all times the very best hands that can he pro-
Cured.
She would therefore invite all to come and look
at her Goods and Fashions, knowing that they will
be perfectly delighted.
Oct 31 0-40
To Country Merchants.
COUNTRY DEALERS and others, can be sup
plied at the lowest city prices with fresh and
pure (
Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves,
4, Pepper, " Allspice,
~ Ginger, " Mustard,
4, Mace, " Cayenne Pepper.
-
—ALSO—
Sal tEratus, Pearl Ash, Potash,
Washing Soda, Saltpetre, Alum,
Brimstone, Annetto, British Lustre
Indigo, Madder, Copperas,
Blue Vitro', Borax, Camphor,
Cream Tartar, Saffron, Starch,
Castor Oil, Sweet Oil, Liquorice Ball,
Epsom Salts, Blue, Black and Red Inks,
Shaving Soap, Fric. Matches, Bottle Corks,
Shoe Blacking, Spt. Turpentine, Span. Brown,
Venetian Red and Yellow Ochre,
For sale, together with every other article in the
line, on the most accommodating terms by
JOHN F. LONG, Druggist,
No. 8, North Queen Street.
Nov 28, '49
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Lancaster, [hit the above grand and magnificent
spectacle is still exhibited at the Museum, and con
tinues to attract large audiences, who testify their
approbation of its merits by the warmest expressions
of gratification. The room formerly occupied as
the Anatomical Department has'been recently fitted
up with curiosities of a different character, and is
now exhibited, without extra charge, with the
other departments of the Museum.
- Admittance to the Museum and Exhibition ON I.T
25 cents.
Oct 10 3m-37
JOHN C. BAKER'S
COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA,
THIS article is employed with great success and
by the most eminent physicians of _this city,
for the cure of the following diseases:
Scrofula or King's Evil, Rheumatism, Cutaneous
Diseases, Sypheletic Affections, Tetter and Ulcers,
White Swellings, Scurvy, Neuralgia or Tic Dolor
cans, Cancer, Goitre or Bronchocele, (swelled
reek,) Spine Disease, Chronic Disease of the Lungs,
to counteract the destructive effects of Mercury,
Jaundice, Hypertrophy or the Enlargement of the
Heart, Palpitation and Trembling in the Region of
the Heart and Stomach, Enlargement of the Bones,
Joints or Ligaments. Also, all the various diseases
Skin, such as Tetter, Ringworm,
Biles, Pimples,
Carbuncles, etc., Dyspepsia and Liver Complaints,
Nervous Affections, Dropsical Swellings, Constitu
tional Disorders, and diseases originating from an
impure state of the blood and other fluids of the
-bode, in short all diseases where a change of the
system is required.
Price 50 cents per bottle.
Prepared only by the Proprietor,
JOHN C. BAKER &
Wholesale Druggists and Chemists, No. 100,
North Third Street, Philadelphia.
They always keep a good and general supply of
FRESH DRUGS,
also a new article, IMITATION PLATE GLASS, very
superior, equal to English or French plates, for
about one fifth the price,—any size, according to
order, together with Oils, Paints 4- Glass generally.
The Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla for sale by
HENRY & CASLOW, Druggists, corner of Market
and Third Streets, Harrisburg, Sole Agent for
Dauphin: county
Dee. 4,'43 .
Notice to Distillers,
AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. •
TXT HEREA S, I, Jacob Weitzel, of the city of
Y Lancaster, coppersmith, have received by let
ters Patent, recorded in the Patent office in the city
of Washington, certain useful improvements in the
construction of ? Stills, which improvements consist
of an additional tub, called a dr ...Wog tub, which
is placed partly above the still, it which tub the
doubler is inclosed, the beer which is pumped into
the upper tub passes down by a plug pipe into the
doubling tub, where it brought to a boiling state
before it is let into the still, which pipe is opened
or stopped when requisite by means of a plug made
of wood, copper, or any other material.
What I claim as my improvements are the above
described deUblitig tub and the plug by which the
beer passes from one tub to the other, or from the
tub into the still. . .
Having received information,amounting to proof;
that my patent for the above described improve
ments has been violated by several distillers in this
county and in various other places, I hereby give
notice, that unless those persons who have made
use of my invention, or have it now in use, without
being authorized by me, come forward and make
full reparation for having infringed my patent right,
on or before the first day of March next, suit will
be instituted against all and every such person or
persons. - JACOB WEITZEL.
Feb. 22, 1848. tf-4
Vesting&
UIANCY Cachmere, new and beautiful styles.—
' -Plain and Fancy Velvets, Plain and Fancy
Satins, togetherwith a great variety at low prices
- in plain and fanny styles, now opening at the New
York Store. _ _
GRIEL dr. GILBERT.
37
VETILLIAM W. BROWN, Attorney at Law,
V V tenders his professional services to the public.
Office in West Ring street, a few doors west of the
Lamb Tavern and next door to Col. D. W. Patter
, ion. . [we 2 411
Sprecher & Rohrer's Cheap Hard-
Ware Store.
HARDWARE, Glass, Paints, Oils, and Varnishes
at that long established stand, Emit King st.,
Lancaster, formerly occupied by HowettliKrieder,
a few doors east of the Court House, next door to
the Drug Store of James Smith, and opposite Geo.
Messenkop's Hotel, which they have recently taken
and where they will carry on the business.
They, most respectfully beg leave to invite the
attentjon of their friends and acquaintances to their
stock of Hardware, which they have just opened
and will sell at the most reasonable prices, includ
ing every variety of Iron and Steel, Latches, Locks,
Bolts, Hinges, Screws, and' all kinds of building
materials, every description of Files, Blacksmith's
Bellows, Saddlery, best warranted Edge Tools,
Planes, and Veneers. Also a complete assortment
of CEDAR WARE, such as tubs, buckets, butter
churns, together with every article in their line.
They will keep constantly on hand every variety of
Coal and Wood Stoves; also a highly approved
COOKING STOVE.
The attention of young beginners is particularly
called to their full and complete assortment of
household utensils.
Determined to spare no pains to accommodate
purchasers, and by steady adherence to business,
they expect to merit a continuance of the liberal
patronage thus far bestowed upon them.
GEORGE D. SPRECPER,
REUBEN S. ROHRER.
Old Metal and Flaxseed taken in exchange for
goods. jan
DENTISTRY.
DRS. WAYLAN & McCALLA,
I RADUATES of the Baltimore College of Den
tal Surgery, beg leave to announce to the
citizens of Lancaster, and public generally, that
they have entered into partnership in the practice
of DENTAL SURGERY, and will
hereafter occupy conjointly the rooms
66 8111414 hitherto occupied by, Dr. Waylan, di
rectly over 11lessrs. Sprecher and Rohrer's Hard
ware Store, in East King street, 5 doors from the
Court House, where they are prepared to practice
all the various branches of the Profession on the
most approved plan.
For the information of any who may be suffering
from Palatine defects, either Congenital or Acci
dental, we would remark that our art holds nut
the only means of relief. [sept 19—tf-34
READY-MADE FRENCH BURR MR STONES.
Tr HE subscriber will receive orders for French
1 Burr Mill Stones, of all sizes composed of the
best quality Burr Blocks, and finished in a superior
manner at the Quarries in France. All sizes from
3 feet 6 inches to 6 feet, can be furnished in a very
short time. A pair of 4feet 6 inches can be ex
amined at any time, at the Warehouse, O'Donnell's
Wharf.
WM. G HARRISON
Baltimore, Dec. 5,'48
Longenecker Sr, Co.,
T_T AVE received a large lot of very cheap LIN
EN GOODS.
Shirting Linens at 25 and 371 cents.
12-4 Linen Sheetings, very low.
9-4 " e,
Damask Table Linens, 50, 621 and 75 cts.
Table Napkins, very cheap.
Diaper Toweling, best quality.
Fine Huckaback Toweling.
Bird Eye Diaper, for children>s aprons.
Cambric Handkerchiefs from 121 to $l.
May 9, 1846. tf-15.
Bonnets and Hats.
AIu sSAIAYE, 3 It will l bperr andep prepared on Mon
day the
d of
April,
throughmit
the entire season, to attend to all business
belonging to MILLINERY, and is prepared
to alter, whiten, press, and trim Straw Hats and
the residence o ier mother, in Prince street.
April 4—tf-10.
Dentistry Improved.
secured the Patent Right to use Gil
bert's Central Cavity Plate," last summer,
we take this opportunity of informing the _ public
that atter thoroughly testing this important inven
tion we pronounce it one of the greatest improve
ments in our profession. By means of which we
are enabled to insert partial or entire upper sets of
teeth without the use of clasps or springs, better
! than by any other mode herrtofore imuse.
Obtlirators or artificial plates inserted in the most
comfortable manner.
Persons having difficult cases which may have
baffled the skill of Dentists are invited to give us a
call at No. 36k East King Street, Lancaster
ELY PARRY, M. D.,
CHARLES H. BRESSLER, M. D.
Nov. 14, 1848. tf-4`.
Removal.
QHO. SPURRIER would respectfully inform his
friends, customers, and the public in general,
that he has removed his Clothing Store from his old
stand next door to the Post Office, to one door
south of John Bear's Printing Office, and nearly
opposite J. Michael's Hotel, at the sign of the BIG
PANTS, where all would do well to call that wan
to buy CHEAP AND WELL-MADE CLOTHING.
Irr Customer's work attended to at the shortest
notice ' and made in a workmanlike manner. Don't
forget the place, sign of the Big Pants.
dec 7 '47-45-tfl GEO. SPURRIER.
Ornamental Marble Works.
AST King street, next door to John N. Lane's
_U . 4 store. Charles M. Howell, Marble Mason,
respectfully informs the citizens of Lancaster and
the public in general, that he carries on the MAR
BLE BUSINESS, in all its various branches, and
invites all to call on him, as he is satisfied that he
can sell cheaper than any other establishment in the
city or state.
He invites the public to call and examine his
stock of finished Mantels, Monuments, Tombs,
Grave Stones, and also his collection of designs for
Monuments, Tombs, &c., before purchasing else
where. jan 16
Bookbindery.
THE undersigned hereby returns his
sincere thanks to his respected pa
trons, and the public in general, for the
liberal encouragement in his business; 7
BOOK-BINDING ; and makes known, at the same
I. time, that he still continues at his old AND WELL
KNOWN STAND, in North Prince Street Lancas
ter, Pa., to carry on his business, in all its various
.branches. His work, in regard to beauty, duabil
ity and cheapness, cannot be exceeded by any other
in the State.
At the same time, he deems it not superfluous
here to remark, that he likewise continues the bus
! loess of writing POWERS OF ATTORNEY, LET
TERS, DEATH CERTIFICATES, RENUNCIA-
I TION DEEDS, &c., for his German countrymen,
as desired ; and will also send moneys for them to
any place in Germany, with perfect safety.
PHILIP C. RANNINGER.
Iy-23.
July 4, 1848
Extract from a Speech at a Political Meeting
STRIKE! said he, for the hour is dome--the
hour that summons us to glory or to a glorious
dress. Strike, said he, for your homes, your altars,
and your firesides. Now is the day, and now is the
hour that summons us to a glorious victory. We
strike for our rights and our native land. We
strike against distinction in external appearance
and have raised a hall of defence.
Behold ! Behold ! the mighty Lancaster Hall of
Fashions. He has brought the price of superfine
clothing within the reach of all: No more boast of
importing 'Clothing for my express person—no
more disparaging American Mechanics. High over
all they raise the standard of equality in dress and
defy the world to show better or more elegant fitting
garments than are now produced and said at the
most trifling expense, at the Lancaster Hall of
Fashions, by
JOSEPH GORMLEY,
North Quen Street, Lancaster.
39-tf
Castings I Castings
THE Subscribers . having rented the shop, to
gether with all the Lathes, Tools, Patterns,
&c., belonging to Pennel & Lenher, late in the oc
cupancy of James H. Pennel, they are prepared to
do all kinds of
CASTING AND FINISHING,
such as Railroad work, Furnace and- Forge Cast
ings—' Mill Gearing, Factory work, 'Horse Power
and Agricultural Castings, &c.
Having patterns of every description on hand,
`they are prepared to execute all orders at the
shortest notice. Also, Patterns made to order.
From the known experience of the Lsubscribers
ip the above business, the assurance ie given that
all orders will be faithfully executed.
JAMES BOON:,
-MICHART. HANVEY.
49-Iyeciw
Jan 448
"THAT COUNTRY IS THE MOST PROSPEROUS, WHER4 7 LABOR COMMANDS THE GREATEST • REWARD."-BUCIIANAIV
CITY OE - ANCASTER, TUESIJAY MORNING, JANUARY 9, 1849.
GOVERNOR'S
MESSAGE.
To the Senate land House of Representatives of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania :
FELLOW-CITIZENS :—ln performing the respon
sible duties enjoined by the Constitution on the
Executive of the State, a sincere pleasure is felt
in addressing at the commencement of each ses
sion of the Legislature the immediate representa
tives of the people. To present to them in faith
fill candor the true position of public affairs, to
suggest remedies fur known wants, to aid in the
enactment of such measures as the interests, hap
piness and welfarcs - of the citizens seem to de
mend, is not the less gratifyiiig that it is made
the duty of the Executive department. The
events of the past year will not fail to teach us
the lesson of an over-ruling Providence and the
gratitude we owe as a people fur the blessings
which, through the wisdom of Almighty Good
ness, have been vouchsafed to the nation. When
the representatives of the people last met, there .
existed . between our country and a neighboring
republic, a fierce and bitter war. The result,
indeed, was not doubtful, fur, with a people
justly celebrated among nations, Mr their uncoil.,
querable bravery, unsurpassed shill in military.
affairs, and their great superiority over their en
emies in physical and mental qualities, victory
was the necessary- consequence; yet the nude,
tided contest was a source of profound regret,
for the sacrifice of human life, and the expendi
ture of public and private treasure necessary to
the re-establishment of our own peaceful re
lations.
It is therefore gratifying to know that the war
has fully terminated, and that Peace, the rational
desire of all, sheds again its blessings on every
portion of our country. To the Almighty Father,
who in mercy turned the hearts of the rulers of
both countries, to lay aside the sword, to culti
s ate the 'spirit of brotherly kiudnes, and to estab
lish peaceful relations between the citizens of
their respective governments, we owe the deep
est and most fervent gratitude. The abundance
of our harvests, the blessings of continued stud
general health, and the preservation of our civil
and religious rights, as guarrsnteed to us by the
free institutions of our country, while destitution,
misery, and convulsed governments, and preca
rious civil and reli g ious institutions harass the
people of other lauds, should produce in our
hearts a fervent acknowledgment of His superin
tending kindness and mercy.
In the late contest with Mexico, this Common
wtalth was culled upon by the National Govern
ment, to furnish a portion of the troops deemed
IleCCSSilly by the constituted authorities to catty
the war to a successful issue: With this requi
sition, it is scarcely necessary to state,eur Com
monwealth complied with the alacrity which has
heretofore taktinguished her among her sister
republics. A large volunteer force was instantly
placed at the disposal of the National Govern
ment, and it is a matter of just pride to their
fellow-citizens. that in the discharge of every
duty, these volunteers Maintained the honor of
the State, and the renown of their country. The
citizen soldier, who fortunately escaped death,
has returned to his family and friends, after hav
ing earned for himself and the State, a reputation
for undaunted bravery, for enduring and patient
suffering, and manly and heroic virtue, that the
future annalist will delight to record.
Ii is due to these patriotic citizens, that this
Commonwealth do some act as an acknowledge
ment of their past illustrious services. To the
memory of the dead who fell in the service of
tue may be enduringly remembered, and their
heroic sacrifice emulated in other times, should
the honor andsafety of the countryrequire it from
future generations.
Since the adjournment of the lust Legislature,
the Chief Executive Officer of the Common
wealth, the late Governor Stunk, has - sunk be
iumth the malady which then afflicted hi:a. He
died on the 20th day of July, 1848.
It will not be deemed improper in time to say
a few words in reference to the character of the
illustrious deceased.
The late Governor Shunk having spent a large
portion of hie life in the public service, and hav
ing mingled much with his fellow citizens, was
well and extensively known throughout the
State, and it is with pleasure the circumstance
is recalled to my mind, that at one period of his
life, I had the honor to enjoy his intimate per
sonal friendship.
During our intimacy, it always gave him great
pleasure to aid and assist the young and ineipe
rienced,to relieve the distressed, and to impart to
his fellow men, by words of kindness, and deeds
of charity, as large a share of happiness as his
condition would allow.
His intercourse with others was courteous, his
friendships were lasting, his attachments strong
and enduring, while his resentments for injuries
were tran,itory and made no permanent impres
sion in his bosom. It may with truth be said of
Governor Shuck, that lie was a sincere friend, a
good neighbor, a pure Christian and an honest
man. Such %V.; the reputation lie sustained
sinew , . his tel citizens when my intimacy
with him, gave me a knowledge of his character.
And although a difference of political views see
' armed its for many years before his death, his
friends, at a later period of his life, have borne
testimony that the same purity of intention and
desire of well doing remained with him until the
hour of his dissolution.
The Legislature is respectfully invited to take
such action in relation to the decease of the first
Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth, whose
death occurred during the period for which he
was elected, as may he deemed most appropriate
to express its sympathy for the sorrow and be
reavement of the surviving relatives, and to les
lily its respect fur the memory of the virtues of
the distinguished dead.
Prior to the decease of Governor Shank, on
the 9th day of July, 1848, as appears-by the re
cords in the State Department, he resigned the
office of Governor of this Commonwealth, and
thereupon, under the provisions of the 14th sec
tion of the 2nd article of the Constitution,which
declares, that "in case of the death or resigna
tion of the Governor, or of his removal from of
fice, the Speaker of the Senate shall exercise
' the office of Governor, until another Governor
shall be duly qualified," the duties of the Exe
cutive DepartMent of the Government devolved
on me.
Official information of the act of 'resignation,
did not reach me until the 17th day of July,
1848. The section of the Constitution herein re
ferred to also declared in reference to the same
subject, that "in such case another Governor
shall be chosen at the next alumni election of
Representatives, unless such death, resignation
or removal shall occur within three calendar
months immediately preceding such next annual
election: iu which case a Governor shall be cho
sen at the second succeeding annual electioh of
Representatives." BV the 34th section of the act
of the General Assembly . relating to the elections
of this Commonwealth, it is provided, that " in
case any vacancy shall occur in the office of Go
vernor of this Commonwealth; more than three
calendar months next preceding the Lind Toes
day in October, in any year. it shall be the duty
of the Speaker of the Senate, or whoever shall
be iu the - exercise of the office of Governor, to
issue his writs to the Sheriffs of the several coun
ties, requiring them to give the usual notice, that
an election to supply such vacancy will take
I place ou the second Tuesday in October next
thereafter, and when such vacancy occurs within
three calendar months before the second Tues
day in October, it shall be the dpty-of the Spea
ker of the Senate, or whoever shall be in the
i exercise of the office of Governor to issue his
writs as aforesaid, requiring notice of such elec
tion on the second Tuesday in October next, af
ter the issuing'of said writ, and iu each case said
writ shall issue at least three calendar months
before the election."
An examination of the Constitutional provi
sions, the act of Assembly, and the circumstan
ces of the resignation, will satisfy you, that while
the resignation occurred wore than three calen
dar months before the next annual election of
Representatives, it took place at a time render
ing a compliance with the act of assembly in re
lation'to the issuing of writs, utterly impossible-
In this view of the case, it might have been
deemed a compliance with duty, to have refrain
ed &email interference in the matter, inastench
as events had put it out of my power-to comply
with the terms of the not of Assembly, directory
of the mode in whichllie Constitutional previ
sion on the subject shOluld be carried into effect.
After a full uud eakefnl examination of the
whole matter, I belietrid it my duty to issue the
writs requiring notice 'to be given, that an elec
tion would be duly Ilea on the second Tuesday
of Octobe then next ensuing, ,'for the election of
Chief Magistrate of this COmmonwealth. It
appeared to me, that tbatiii all cases of cfnubt, there
was no safer resting place thansubmission to the
decision of the people, and that in the construc
tion of the laws, relating to the point in question,
if any doubt arose, the better conrse in a repub
lican government, was to refer to the citizen vo
ter the right of selecting at the earliest period his
presiding officer, rather than assume a position
which would continue official station in myself, i
beyond the earliest legal opportunity to surren
der it into his hands. The organic law required
the election, and the Legislative enactment should ;
be so.construed as not to contravene the Consti- ,
tutioual provision. Had the terms of the Con-!
stitution'and laws clearly given a different posi
tion to the question, however unpleasant the
task of performing the duties of the office with
out the endorsement of the people's will, they
would have been faithfully executed.
In assuming as Speaker of the Senate, the ex- 1 1
ercise of Executive functiuus, although not deem
ing it absolutely necessary, prudence suggested
the propriety of being sworn to a faithful dis
charge of the Executive duties, and an oath to ;
that effect was administered to me by the hone
rable the Speaker of the HOllBl3 of Representatives.
A law requiring in all cases of death or resig
nation of the Governor, or of his removal from i,
office that writs to the Sheriffs of the, different 1
counties shall be issued as soon as the Speaker of
the Senate shall be officially informed of such
died], resignation or removal, and requiring fur
ther,-that the officer assuming Executive func
tions should be sworn in the same manner and
to the same effect as in case of aChief Magistrate
inducted into office, determining also, the person
authorised to administer the oath, would obviate
future doubts, and the same is respectfully re
commended to the Legislature.
It Is worthy the attention of the Legislature
and the people, that no provision exists in the
Constitution in the contingency of the death, or
inability to serve, of the Speaker of the Senate,
after the death, resignation or removal of the G 0 V.
ernor, for the selection of a presiding magistrate.
Such an event happening, the government wodld
he left witholit a constitutional carry on
its operations. An omissien of such importance
should be supplied at the earliest possible period.
Resolutions expressive of the profound sorrow
of the legislature, for the death of that illustri-
ous patriot and sage, John Quincy Adams, and of
condolence for the family in their bereavement,
were passed by that body at its last session ; and
the Executive was directed to transmit the same
to the widow and family of the deceased. The
letter of the late Executive in the performance
of that duty, and the reply of the. venerable sur
vivor, arc herewith transmitted.
The attention of the Legislature having been
called to the neglected and suffering condi
tion of the insane poor of this State, an act was
passed OIL the 14th (lay of April, 1845, Pro , . idiug
fur the establishment of an asylum for this unfor
tunate class of our indigent population, to be
In
cated within ten miles of the seat of government. ;
The commissioners named in this act, with funds
contributed for the purpose by humane and be
nevolent citizens of Harrisburg, aided by a Tiber-1
al appropriation made from the treasury of Dan
phin
County, purchased a farm of about one hut-
Bred and thirty acres, eligibly situated within a
stile and a half of the State Capitol. In Janua
ry, 1840, these commissioners made a report to
the Legislature, in which they stated, that on a j
feriltri , !•erralip - A?eilt,l'iliit - they did not conceive
themselves justified in proceeding with the build
ing, or in making any expenditure of the sum
appropriated by the State, towards its erection,
until some modification should be made in the I
law under which they were acting. To remedy
these defects a supplementaty uct was passed, on
the 11th day of April, 1848, upon which the coin-',
missiouers forthwith- adopted measures for the
commencement of the work. A plan for the pro
posed building was adopted, and a contract was
made with an experienced architect and builder
for its construction. A considerable portion of!
the materials, as I ant informed, has been provi
ded; the excavation of the cellars and fouutla
tiou has been made ; the laying of the stone ma
sonry commenced, and the hydraulic apparatus
for raising Water to the building nearly comple-1
ted. Of the appropriation made on account of
this building a warrant his been drawn for $5,000
of which only $2,726,05 has been expended. It
is hoped and believed that the work will be for
warded with as much despatch as is consistent
with prudence and a proper regard for the com
forts and restoration of the afflicted insane poor.
By the act of the 4th of May, 1841:entitled
"Au act to provide revenue 'to meet the de
mends on the treasury, and fbr other purposes,".l
certain banks were authorized to subscribe for a
loan to the Commonwealth, to an amount equal
to a fixed percentage therein stated, on their re- I
spective capitals; the amount of such loan to be
placed in the treasury for the use thereof, in notes
of said banks of the denunduation of one, two,
and five dollars. By the terms of the law, the
loan was redeemable at any time within five
years, and was peremptory thatit should he paid,
and the notes authorized to be issued, withdrawn
from circulation on or before the..4th day of flay,
1846. The act also provided, that the banks is
suing said notes should receive them at par value
in payment of debts due these institutions. It
was thought that by making' their redemption
dependant on the faith of the State, as well as on
that Of the banks by which they were issued„ a
safe and reliable currency would be constituted,
while the State wennd be largely benefitted by a
loan at one, instead of five and six per cent. aeon
previous OCCIIBIOII6.
The notes thus issued, were eubstantiely the
creatures of the banks. They constituted a loan
to the Commonwealth, were required to be paid
into the treasury in the manner prescribed in the
law, and were redeemable at their par value at
the counters of the banks : and the circumstance
of the faith of the State in addition to that of the
banks, being pledged for their redemption, could
not raise a rational doubt of their constitutionali-
ty. How far a subsequent act, passed the '3lst
day of May, 1844, by relieving the banks from all
responsibility touching their redemption and pay
ment, thereby makin. , them au i l isue on the part
f the Commonwealth, redeemable at the treas
ury alone, contravened the Constitution of the
United States, it is not necessary now to decide.
Under the provisions of the original act of the
4th of May, 1841, the amount of notes issued was
two millions two hundred and twenty thousand
two hlndred and sixty-five dollars, which was
specifically appropriated to the support of the
government during theyear, the payment of debts
and other special purposes therein mentioned.—
Within two years thereafter, the sum of one hun
dred and thirty-five thousand two hundred and
fourteen (Filers of said issue was funded by the
banks and converted into permanent loans at five
per cent. By a resolution of the 6th of February
1813, and the act of the Bth of April of the same
year,s ix. hundred and eighty-two ttiousand,eighty
seveu dollars were cancelled and destroyed. The
act of,,May 31st, 1844, is as follows. "That the
State Treasurer be, and he is hereby authorized
and directed, on the last days of June, Septem-'
ber and December in the year one thousand eight
hundred and forty-four, to cancel and deliver to
the Auditor General, for destruction, fifty thous' ,
and dollars; and on the last day of March, Suite,
Septeinber and December in every year thereat . -
tea, fifty thousand dollars of the notes jutted by
the Banks of this Commonwealth in pursuance of
the act of the 4th of May, one thousand eight
hundred and forty-one, that may then be in the
Treasury—and if said notes shall be depreciated,
then of the most depreciated,--aml continue so
to do, until the whole amount of the notes legal
ly issued, by the Banks as aforesaid, shall have
been cancelled and destroyed : and the amount
deposited to the credit of the Commonwealth, in
Banks or Savings Institutions, or received bg col
lectors on the rail-roads and canals. or by , ' the
Treasurer of the City and Conuty of Philadel
phia, shall be deemed as money in the Treasury:
and subject to the cancellation as aforesaid ; and
it shall be the duty of the Auditor ,General to
keep and publish quarty-ly, in at letist one news
paper at Harrisburg, a record of the notes so can
celled and destroyed, designating the Bank or
Banks that originally issued , the same, in order
that the rone per tenttim interest thereon, may
cease; provided, that it shall be the duty of the
State Treasurer to retain the several amounts
respectively, out of the'receipts of the quarters.,
so as effectually to secure the cancellation of the
amountsberein before provided; and the sum of
one hundred and sixty thousand dollars is here
by appropriated for the payment of domestic
creditors' certificates issued by the Auditor Gen
eral ; provided, that there is sufficient money in
the Treasury after paying the several other ap
propriations in this act."
It was doubtless, the intention of the legislature,
that the sum of fifty thousand dollars should he
destroyed quarterly. Under this act, the sum of
one hundred thousand dollars was cancelled in
1844 ; the further sum of eighty-five thousand dol
lars in 1845,—the further sum of one hundred and
seventyzeix thousand three hundred dollars in 18-
46,—one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in 18-
47, and one hundred eighty-nine thousand in 1849.
The following tabular statement, will exhibit
with more clearness, the whole subject in relation
to the issue and cancellation of these notes.
Original am'nt of relief notesissued, $2,220,265,00
Amount funded, 135,214,00
Cancelled in 1843 by virtue of the
resolution of Feb. 6, and Act of
April Bth 1843. 682,067,00
Cancelled in 1844, under the Act
of May 31, 1844.
Cancelled in 1845, under Act of 1841
Cancelled in 1846, under do
Cancelled in 184'r, under do
Cancelled in 1848, under do
Leaiiing apparently in circulation on
the 31st of December 1848,
The first failure to comply with
the Act of Assembly requiring the
cancellation of these notes, was pri
or to, or on the 31st Dec, 1844
The amount directed to be
cancelled in 1844 and 18-
45, and which was not
done, was,
The amount of failure to
cancel-in 1846 was,
The amount of failure to
cancel in 1847 was
The amount of failure to
cancel in 1848 was
8165,000
452,064,00
It is worthy of remark, that had the cancellation
of these notes been made, as required by law, less
than half a million of the original issite,.would now
be in existence, a large portion of which has doubt
less, been mislaid and lost. It.will be perceived
also, that the act requires the destruction of the
most depreciated. In using this term, the Legis
lature must have intended those stoat defaced.—
The laws on the subject of these notes, having
pledged the faith of the State for their redemption,
it is not readily seen how they could become depre•
ciated in value ; while on the other hand, many of
them had become defaced, torn and unfit for use.
At the passage of the act of May 31st, 1844, about
fourteen hundred thousand dollars of this issue,
were in circulation, and as it required the cancella
tion and destruction of two hundred thousand dol
lars per annurr only, it prolonged the period of
their circulation to seven years, when by the origi
nal act of May 4th, 1841, but two years remained
of the period of their duration. To the act of May
31st, 1844, is attributable, therefore, the continu
ance in circulation of these notes, after they had
become torn, defaced and unfit fur use. The orig
inal act, had it not been counteracted by subse•
quern legislation, provided the necessary means for
the redemption of these notes, through the banks,
on or before the 4th day of May, 1896, and the fail
ure to destroy them, as required by the act of 31st
of May, 1844, clearly demonstrates that the Treas
ury has not been, since then, in a condition to re
pay the loan, or redeem the notes. Hence they
have continued in circulation, have beets paid into
your public offices, and again paid out of the Trea
sury, until they are wholly unfit as a currency for
thestitiretr to onnout six hundred thousand dollars.
It is respectfully suggested, that the worst of these
notes, as they are paid into the Treasury, should be
retained, and in their stead an equal amount of new
notes of the same denominations, under an ar-
rangement with any of the banks of this Common
wealth, be put into circulation for a period of time;
so long only as may be required by the quarterly
destruction of fifty thousand dollars, to absorb the
whole amount of the issue. A measure of this
character would relieve the currency of those un
fit for use, and have the effect in a short time, of
putting the whole issue out of circulation. I would
earnestly press upon the legislature the passage of
such laws as would prohibit in their mutilated con•
dition. their payment from the treasury. Should
it be deemed a more desirable course to rid the cur
rency of the entire issue by a loan, it might ho a
fair condition of the renewal of the charter of any
bank at the present session, that it make a loan at
a low rate of interest to the government. to be used
in redeeming and cancelling the whole, or such
part as might be deemed advisable. Any arrange.
ment on the subject you may devise, to relieve the
people of this currency, shall receive my cordial
approbation.
The payment of the interest on the public debt
in a sound convertible currency, is of great mo
ment to the credit of the State. This demand
on the treasury has heretofore, to a large extent,
been met by payments in depreciated paper, by
which the holders of State bonds have suffered
pecuniary loss.
An evil of this nature, demands a speedy and
effectuaLremedy. The relief notes originally in
tended to be temporary in their . existence and
local in their circulation, should not he forced
from their legitimate purpose or paid from the
treasury in discharge of the interest of the public
debt.
No great inconvenience could be felt in with
holding an amount so small as their present cir
culation, from such application. To secure an
object so desirable, the revenues of the State
should be collected in such funds only as admit
ted of ready convertibility into specie without loss
to the treasury. The relief notes, as well as the
notes of all specie paying Banks of this Common
wealth, should be received in payment of public
dues while other paper money, under par, at the
place designated for the payment of interest on
the public debt, should be refused, unless, upon
notice to that effect of the State Treasurer, ar
rangements by the Banks issuing the same were
made to redeem it at such point as he might des
ignate. The State Treasurer should be author
ized to require of those specie paying Banks,
whose notes might be under par at the place of
paying the interest, to make arrangements to re
deem their notes at par, at the point designated,
and on their failure to comply, to demand spe
cie funds at their counters. It is believed that
an arrangement of the kind suggested, would
materially aid in rendering the notes of all the
solvent Banks in the Commonwealth of equal
value in all parts of the State : would increase
their general circulation among the citizens and
tend to exclude the depreciated paper of foreign
institutions. A measure valuable for these pur
poses, which would give increased worth to our
stocks and enable the State more faithfully to
comply with her contract's, is worthy the serious
consideration of the Legislature.
Intimately connected with the subject of our
public debt, are the assessment and collection of
the taxes. The laws on this important branch of
the revenue, require to be remodelled and arran
ged in such form as to insure equality and uni
formity in the several' counties of the State.—
The manner of adjusting and equalizing the va
luation of property for taxation is a concern of
deep interest to the people, and should as far as
possible, be left in the hands of their immediate
representatives. Assessors, it is suggested,
should be required in the exercise of their duties
to make return in a full and accurate statement
of the various products of Farms and sliaxafac
taries, of the kind, nature and amount of the sup
posed annual value of the productive industry of
each district; of the amount and nature of the
local and general trade and business, with the
, manner and cost of reaching the nearest market,
and the value of the articles in market, at the
nearest point to the district. Should an annual
statement of this nature be deemed too expen.
sive for practical utility a triennial return might
answer the purposes intended. Returns of a na
ture so general, of the resources and active in
dustry of the State, while it would afford valua
ble information to the public officer, would place
before him such facts as would enable him CO de
tect gross errors in the uniformity of the assess
ments, and would leave in the hands of the offi
cer elected by the people, the duty of valuing
and taxing their property, instead of casting a
'labor so important into the care of irresponsible
i Board:.
The importance of legislative action on the
subject is enhanced by the fact, tiftt an exami
nation of the ordinary revenues and expenditures
for the last few years, furnishes evidence that
the necessities of the treasury recoil., increased
resources. A statement from the auditing de
partment is as follows :
!, 7 E' , ' M, 1M i',P.T ..'1,7
1 - i Ha qi
2, 2. f. ,, ,t .; t 4 , . s,'ET. 70...0
"0 o 4 4,, a,
g 4 22 3 2-3 og= 3.i
C G. -... ;.g
B . .. gs= ''.'_! 'g..g. '
~ 3 2 g E . ,
,
_EEI
-fes
100,000,00
55,000,00
1 - 6 300,00
1 'O,OOO 00
189,000,00
" Expenses of the public works considered as
ordinary, notwithstanding much of the amount is
roally extraordinary : but as an offset to this, the
tax on reai and personal estate, received during
each year, is more than the assessment of a year,
the excess being from outstanding taxes of pre
vious years."
The balance in the treastry on Dec.
$1,517,601,00
00E40
Ic, 1894, was
Balance in the treasury, December
1'348, ~N. as
Deficit in balances in treasury in 4
yearn,
Had the law of May 31st, 1844, been
complied with by the cancellation
of the relief issues, the additional
charge would have been made on
treasury of
Which .added to the above deficit
makes
Deduct excess of apparent revenue,
$249,7W,00
Real deficit under existing laVvs, $248,912 19
in four years, exclusive of extraordinary expendi-
The operation of laws on the part of the na
tional government, framed with a view to the as
sessment of duties and collection of revenue,•is a
subject seriously affecting the finances of the
Commonwealth. No state in the Union depends
in a greater degree for the advantages of whole
some enterprise, and the safeemployment of capi
tal, on the stability and agency of laws affording
reasonable protection to domestic industry. Our
mountains, filled with rich deposites of iron and
coal, invite the manufacturer to employ his skill
and capital in these commodities, and when they
are in demand, the whole productive business of
the State prospers. No interest feels the pres
sure of foreign competition more keenly, none
requires more certainly the fostering care of gov
ernment, none spreads to a larger extent the ac
tive industry of all classes of citizens, than the
peculiar manufacturing establishments of our
own State. The system established by the act
of Congress of 1846 is framed for the purpose of
revenue, and discriminates against, rather than
for, protection. The effect of Such laws would
necessarily be, if continued, to strike down the
manufacturer, and to depress every interest
Of the interests favorably affected by the estate.
lishinent of manufactories, none deserve more espe
cial notice, than the laboring and producing classes.
These compose the great mass of our population,
and in all respects differ radically, from the same
classes in other countries. Here, they are a part of
the government itself, and as such,. are frequently
required, in the exercise of the Elective franchise, to
decide questions the most momentous, affecting,
even, the stability and duration of our free institu
tions. In the formation of the governments under
which they live, they were a component of the Sov
ereignty which had wrested from a frireign 'power
the independence of the Country, and took with
others an equal part in the difficult questions in
volved. To enable them to •discharge in a proper
manner the duties they .owe to the Country. to
others and themselves, a portion of their time should
be given to the examination and consideration of
public. questions. By the reward of their labor,
they should be enabled to elevate their condition in
society, to command for themselves and families, not
merely the necessaries, but the comforts anid even
the luxuries of life, to give to their children the
benefits of reasonable education, and to ensure a
competence when age had disqualified them for ac
tive employment. The price of labor iv regulated
by its demand, and the value of the article it produ•
ces. When the demand for labor is small, and the
produce of that labor low in price, the reward of in
dustry is comparatively reduced ; when the demand
for labor is increased, it rises in value, and receives
an adequate reward. Hence, whatever increases
profitable labor, is substantially beneficial to the
working classes, and aflitals them the means of corn
fort; the delights of rational enjoyment, and the op
portutity of exalting their condition and performing
with safety to the country the duties of citizens.
The manufacturer, if he he sustained in his en
terprise, produces this tesult, by opening to the la
borer a new source of employment. It is frequently
urged, that the system of protection to domestic in-
dustry is of more interest to the manufacturer than
to the laborer, as it enables him to dispose of his
fabrics for a higher price, and to realize a better pro
fit on his capital; but is not the capital of the lobo•
rer also involved in the fabric, and does he not re
ceive n reward in proportion to the value of the ar
ticle?
Let it be remembered, also, that his daily bread,
—the wonts of his 'atmly,—the education of his
children, all depend upon the success of the establish
ment at which he is employed. and the objection'
ran have but little weight. It is also urged, that a
reduction of nominal values to ❑ specie standard,
would produce a result, requiring fur domestic la.
liar, no protection on the part of government. A
doctrine of this nature is radically wrong, and at va
riance with the principles on which our free govern
ment is founded. Bring down the standard of pri-
ces for labor to a specie standard ; allow no greater
reward for industry in this country than in Eng
land, and the working classes are 'necessarily forced
into the condition of foreign operatives, compelled
to labor constantly and diligently to earn for them
selves a miserable subsistence. All the luxuries,
many of the comforts and even the necessaries of
life, must be denied to them, while the education of
their offspring must be wholly neglected. "rhese
'observations apply to the laborers engaged in the
business of mining, and transporting our coal to
market, as well as to the operatives more directly
employed at manufactories. Alter the demand for
householduse is supplied. this article must seek a
market in those districts of country, where manufac
turing industry abounds, and the demand for it in
creases or diminishes in proportion to the active op
erations of these establishments. Hence, every fire
that is extinguished, and every wheel that is stopp
ed, les%ens the demand for coal, decreases its value
in the market, and reduces the price of labor, by
lessening its value to the owner of the article. When
to this is added the fact of competition from abroad,
underselling in the home market the domestic arti
cle, the occupation of the laborer is destroyed, and
the ruin is complete. The revenue system invites
such a result, while the system of discrimination for
protection forbids„it
Other classes of society are also injuriously or
beneficially affected, as the laws on this subject fa
vor the one, orthe of her policy. The agriculturalist,
inclined to measure the general welfare by the pri
ces of his produce, and to remain contents while
these are satisfactory, is required, only, the exercise
of his practical knowledge, to be informed, that he
autTers also, by a policy which strikes down the ma
nufacturer. The home market is his only sure-re
liance. The condition of things abroad , may afford
increased prices .for the produce of his farm; the
miseries of unhappy Ireland, and the anionic, state
of public affairs in other parts of the world, may cre
ate a temporary demand for grain, and thereby aug
ment the value of his productions; but it would be
unsafe to depend on contingencies of this nature, ov
er which his government can have no control. The
entire produce of his lands, whether distant or near
the foreign , market, must, depend for an uniform and
lair price 'on the home demand. Any 'other reli-*
ante is
.deriadent 'on the policy of (origin gown •
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$663,851 68
'77,290 39
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336,261 49
87,349 30
ments, the convulsions of unsettled power, and the
unfruitful harvests of other producers.
It is not, however, in enhanced ['trees alone, that
,he finds his teward. In the home market he is his
own factor, avoids the risk of agencies, the dangers
of transportation, and can select his own time for
I the disposal aids produce.. The manufacturer car
; ties to the market, in the fabrics he proposes to sell.
the produce of the farmer ; who is thereby relieved
of the hazard and expenses of conveyance.
In another form he is still more largely benefitted.
One of the elements of well regulated society, is uni
ty of interest. Whatever may be said to the con
trary, no natural antipathies exist between capital
and labor. - They are dependent on, are supported
by, and recieve vitality from each other. The man
ufacturer who invests under the fostering care of
governmerjr,..labar capital in profitable industry,
thin a aw'source of wealth to the farmer, ar
tizaa and laboitr.
An industrious population whose reward affords
comfort and competence, gathers around him; other
classes are attracted, and the store house, the work
shop,- the school and the church are erected.; villa
j ges sprineuP4 ::the din of active industry and the
sound of enjoiiiient mingle together ; roads are
opened; bridges are built, lands rise in. value; and
I the farmer theta a market at his door, not only for
his ordinary , surplus produce; but also for numberless
articles: Which' were deemed unworthy of transpor,
tation. ,, ',From that overflowing fountain, by au
hundred rivulets, wealth is poured into his treasury.
These,are a few of the many advantages of the
agriculfuralist and the laborer, arising from a f fair
and reasonable protection of the domestic industry ,
of the country. The existing revenue laws of the
national government,,by opening our ports to -for
eign manufacture; invite the labor of the Wretched,
starving operatives of Europe, to a competition
with this healthful and prosperous condition of
things. The consequences are ruinous to the inter
ests of the laboring and producing classes, and dry
the streams of prosperity in every braneh' of in
dustry.
It should not be forgotten,that the reliable wealth
of a State consists in the profitable .industry and
capital of the citizens. Whatever tends, therefore,
to prostrate individual prosperity, to diminish the
value of produce, to injure productive labor, or to
drive from wholesome investment the money cap
ital of the country, strikes with alarming force the
best interests of the State. The revenues of the
Commonwealth are derived principally from real
and personal estate, and from
_our railroads apd
canals In relation to the former, it may be said,
that every dollar shipped for the purchase of for
eign fabrics diminishes their value, depresses the
home market, reduces the profits of the producer,
and hence lessens the amount of revenue paid into
the treasury. Capital invested in the various bran-
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ches of manufactures, sinks in value, in proportion
to the depression of the business in which it is em-
ployed, and when foreign competition if successful
by reason of low duties,'in driving from the home
market the fabric of the capitalists, his investment
is comparatively valueless, and the revenues there
from are greatly reduced. The profits from our
internal improvements are still more seriously af
tected. The raw material in its transit to the
manufactory, and the fabric on its way to a market,
are principally conveyed along our canals and rail
roads, thereby yielding a handsome revenue to the
Commonwealth. When, therefore, the manufactu-
rer, unprotected by the government, is compelled
to discontinue his business, not only the laborer,
the artizan and the agriculturalist, but the State
also, is seriously injured in the generals depression
of business, the diminished wealth of the try
, smuu.
"IV& 1411501111U1 pru Lc,
tion to the domestic industry of the country, has
heretofore received a support so cordial, from wise
and patriotic statesmen who have conducted the
affairs of the national government, as well as those
who have preceded me in the administration of
this Commonwealth, that I cannot refrain from the
insertion of a few extracts from their several mes
sages.
. .
In his eighth message, Washington deemed it
proper to bring the subject to the attention of Con.
greys:
" Congress have repeatedly; and not without
"luccess, directed their attention to the encourage
ment of manufactures. The object fs of too much
" consequence not to insure a continuance of their
efforts in every way which shall appear eligible."
The eighth annual message of President Jeffer
son, contains the following reference to the subject
The suspension of our foreign commerce, pro
" (limed by the injustice of the belligerent powerS,
" and the consequent losses and sacrifices of 011 f
" citizens, are subjects of just - concern. And the
situation into which we have thus been forced.
has impelled us to apply a portion of our indmtry
and capital to internal manufactures and improve
•' ments. The extent of this conversion is daily
" increasing, and little doubt remains that the estab
" lishments formed and forming will—under the
A auspices of cheaper materials and subsistence, the
freedom of labor from taxation with us, and of
" protecting duties and prohibitions—become per
"
m anent."
President Madison calls the attention of Congress
to the subject, in the following terms:
-Although other subjects will press more ironic-,
diately on your deliberation, a portion of them
cannot but be well bestowed on the just and sound
" policy of securing to our manufactures the suil 7
“cess they have attained and are still attaining in
sonic legree, under the impulse of causes not per
"manent."
And again, in his special message of February
:40, Ibls, he says:
.But there is nu subject that can enter with
"greater lorce and merit into the deliberation 01
..Congress, than a consideration of the means 10
" preserve and promote the manufactures which
have sprung into existence, and attained an un
" paralleled maturity throughout the. United States
'during the period of the European {vars. This
"source of National independence and wealth, I
"anxiously recommend, therefore, to the prompt
"and constant guardianship of Congress."
In his seventh annual message, he again recurs
to the subject, as follows:
-Ili adjusting the duties on imports to the object
" of revenues, the influence of the tariff on manu
factures will necessarily present itself for conside
" ration. HovAver wise the theory may . be, which
"leaves to the sagacity and interests of individuals,
"the application of their industry and resources,
"there are in this, as in other cases, exceptions to
the general rule. Besides, the condition which the
theory itself implies, of a reciprocal adoption by
other nations, experience teaches, • that so many
"circumstances must occur in introducing and ma
turing manufacturing establishrnents : -especially of
"the more complicated kinds, that a country may
remain long without them, although sufficiently
"advanced and in some respects even, peculiarly fit
ted for carrying them on with success. Under
"circumstances giving a powerful impulse to, man
ufacturing industry, it has made among us a pro
" green, and exhibited an efficiency which justify
"the belief; that with a protection, not more than is
"due to the enteprising citizens whose interests are
'now at stake, it will become at an early day not
"only safe against occasional competition from
" abroad,.huta source of domestic wealth and even
"of external commerce."
And again . .
"It will be an additional recommendation of par
"ticular manufactures, where the materials for them
"are extensi , ely drawn from our agriculture, and
"consequently impart and ensure to that great fund
"of national prosperity and independence an en
" couragement which cannot fail to be rewarded."
President Monroe in his first inaugural address
says:
.
Our manufactures will likewise require the
"systematic and fostering care of the Government:
"Possessing, as we do, all the raw materials, the
fruit of our own soil and industry, we ought not
"to depend in the degree we have done, on supplies
"from othercountries. While we-are thus depen
dant, the sudden event of War, unsought and un
expected, cannot fail to plunge us into the most
"serious difficulties. It is important too, that the
"capital which nourishes our manufactures should
"be domestic, as its influence in that 'case, instead
"of exhausting, as it may do, in foreign' hands,
"would be felt advantageously on agriculture, and
every other branch of industry., Equally impor
tant is it, to, provide at home, a market for our
"raw materials, as by extending the competitiorr
it will enhance the price, and protect the cultiva
tor against the casualties incident to foreign mar
, a kite
NO. 50.