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Editorial
February 5, 1812
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial satirically critiques alternative war financing ideas, mocking a proposal to tax 'federal lies' and another from the Whig advocating a light export duty on enriching exports, while noting Gallatin's expertise in such matters.
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TAXES.
We have long known that Mr. Gallatin is not the only man in the United States who can devise ways and means for carrying on a war. We recollect that some 'splendid financier' proposed last year to levy a contribution upon federal lies--for the purpose, we suppose, of encouraging lies of any other manufacture.
A Financier of the same school presents us with another proposition, which, like the one above mentioned, would doubtless bring immense sums into the Treasury in time of hostilities:--
From the Whig.
As 'it is exports [the produce of internal industry or capital,] that enrich a nation.' ought not congress be empowered to lay a light EXPORT DUTY on such articles as would be found most eligible for that purpose?
We have long known that Mr. Gallatin is not the only man in the United States who can devise ways and means for carrying on a war. We recollect that some 'splendid financier' proposed last year to levy a contribution upon federal lies--for the purpose, we suppose, of encouraging lies of any other manufacture.
A Financier of the same school presents us with another proposition, which, like the one above mentioned, would doubtless bring immense sums into the Treasury in time of hostilities:--
From the Whig.
As 'it is exports [the produce of internal industry or capital,] that enrich a nation.' ought not congress be empowered to lay a light EXPORT DUTY on such articles as would be found most eligible for that purpose?
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Taxes
Gallatin
Export Duty
War Financing
Federal Lies
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Gallatin
Splendid Financier
Financier Of The Same School
Whig
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of War Financing Proposals Including Export Duty
Stance / Tone
Satirical Criticism
Key Figures
Mr. Gallatin
Splendid Financier
Financier Of The Same School
Whig
Key Arguments
Mr. Gallatin Is Not The Only One Who Can Devise War Funding Methods.
A Previous Proposal To Tax Federal Lies Would Encourage Other Lies.
New Proposal: Empower Congress To Lay A Light Export Duty On Enriching Articles To Fund Hostilities.