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Editorial
August 25, 1846
The Somerset Herald And Farmers' And Mechanics' Register
Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
An old Democrat, supporter of Jackson and Polk, critiques the new British Tariff Law via the Baltimore Patriot, correcting misinformation from the Argus and New Haven Register. He argues it offers less protection to American laborers in hat-making, boot-making, and other trades compared to the 1842 law, accusing tariff supporters of deception.
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From the Baltimore Patriot.
THE BRITISH TARIFF.
The following article is from the pen of an old Democrat, who aided in the election of Gen. Jackson, and who supported the election of Mr. Polk; but his democracy does not make him the enemy of the laborers of his country and the advocate of the laborers of foreign countries as it does a large portion of "the party."
Mr. Editor.—The "Argus" of Tuesday last has copied an article from the "New Haven Register," giving a list of several articles of the new British Tariff, compared with the law of 1842, which are erroneous in many particulars.
The article says that Hats, fur, pay under the new law, 50 per cent., and under the present law 35. The fact is, under the present law fur hats are at 50 per cent, and the new at 30 per cent.—
Also, the article says, that Boots and Bootees, under the new law, pay 30 per cent, and under the present law 31. The fact is, Boots and Bootees, under the present law, pay a specific duty of 125 cents per pair; and Shoes and Pumps a duty of 30 cents per pair.
The friends of the new British Tariff Law are making many erroneous statements to deceive the people.
Silk hats, under the present law, pay 100 cents each specific duty, and under the new British law 25 per cent, ad valorem, which is not 25 cents each.
Wool hats, under the present law, pay 18 cts. each specific duty, and under the new British law pay 30 per cent ad valorem, which is not ten cts. each.
The tailors, boot and shoe makers, weavers, tobacconists, cigar makers, and many others, have not one half of the protection under the new British law that is given them under the present law.
Under the law of 1842, fur hats pay 50 per cent, ad valorem; boots and bootees 125 cents per pair; shoes and pumps 30 cents per pair; wool hats 18 cents each; silk hats 100 cents each.
THE BRITISH TARIFF.
The following article is from the pen of an old Democrat, who aided in the election of Gen. Jackson, and who supported the election of Mr. Polk; but his democracy does not make him the enemy of the laborers of his country and the advocate of the laborers of foreign countries as it does a large portion of "the party."
Mr. Editor.—The "Argus" of Tuesday last has copied an article from the "New Haven Register," giving a list of several articles of the new British Tariff, compared with the law of 1842, which are erroneous in many particulars.
The article says that Hats, fur, pay under the new law, 50 per cent., and under the present law 35. The fact is, under the present law fur hats are at 50 per cent, and the new at 30 per cent.—
Also, the article says, that Boots and Bootees, under the new law, pay 30 per cent, and under the present law 31. The fact is, Boots and Bootees, under the present law, pay a specific duty of 125 cents per pair; and Shoes and Pumps a duty of 30 cents per pair.
The friends of the new British Tariff Law are making many erroneous statements to deceive the people.
Silk hats, under the present law, pay 100 cents each specific duty, and under the new British law 25 per cent, ad valorem, which is not 25 cents each.
Wool hats, under the present law, pay 18 cts. each specific duty, and under the new British law pay 30 per cent ad valorem, which is not ten cts. each.
The tailors, boot and shoe makers, weavers, tobacconists, cigar makers, and many others, have not one half of the protection under the new British law that is given them under the present law.
Under the law of 1842, fur hats pay 50 per cent, ad valorem; boots and bootees 125 cents per pair; shoes and pumps 30 cents per pair; wool hats 18 cents each; silk hats 100 cents each.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Trade Or Commerce
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
British Tariff
Tariff Comparison
American Protectionism
Laborers Protection
Democrat Critique
1842 Law
Fur Hats Duty
Boots Duty
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Polk
Argus
New Haven Register
British Tariff Law
Law Of 1842
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of New British Tariff Law Compared To 1842 Law
Stance / Tone
Pro Protectionist, Critical Of New British Tariff And Deceptive Statements
Key Figures
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Polk
Argus
New Haven Register
British Tariff Law
Law Of 1842
Key Arguments
Fur Hats: Present Law 50%, New British Law 30% (Not 50% Vs 35% As Claimed)
Boots And Bootees: Present Law 125 Cents Per Pair Specific, Not 31% (Vs Claimed 30%)
Shoes And Pumps: Present Law 30 Cents Per Pair
Silk Hats: Present Law 100 Cents Each Specific, New 25% Ad Valorem (Not 25 Cents)
Wool Hats: Present Law 18 Cents Each Specific, New 30% Ad Valorem (Not 10 Cents)
New Law Provides Less Than Half Protection To Tailors, Boot/Shoe Makers, Weavers, Tobacconists, Cigar Makers
Friends Of New Law Make Erroneous Statements To Deceive People