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Editorial
July 2, 1858
The Bedford Gazette
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
This editorial from the Easton Sentinel defends the Democratic tariff of 1846 for providing adequate protection to trade and manufactures, blaming the Opposition (Know-Nothings and Black Republicans) for the current low duties they criticize, urging voters to remember this history.
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The Tariff.-Some of the Opposition papers are trying very hard to again make political capital out of the tariff question, but take good care not to tell their readers that we are indebted to the late Know-Nothing and Black Republican Congress for the present low duties, of which they complain. Why did they. not let the Democratic tariff of 1846 alone? It afforded ample and adequate protection and our trade, manufactures and commerce flourished under it for ten years. The Opposition are chargeable for that which they try to saddle on the Democracy-they made the present tariff, and if there is anything wrong about it, let the people understand to whom the injury belongs. As long as the Democratic tariff of 1846 was in existence, all was well. Let the people take warning from the past, and beware of the promises the mongrels may make on this subject now.-Easton Sentinel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Taxation
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Tariff Policy
Democratic Tariff
Opposition Criticism
Protectionism
Know Nothings
Black Republicans
What entities or persons were involved?
Opposition Papers
Know Nothing Congress
Black Republican Congress
Democracy
Easton Sentinel
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of 1846 Democratic Tariff Against Opposition Criticism
Stance / Tone
Pro Democratic, Anti Opposition
Key Figures
Opposition Papers
Know Nothing Congress
Black Republican Congress
Democracy
Easton Sentinel
Key Arguments
Present Low Duties Result From Know Nothing And Black Republican Congress
Democratic Tariff Of 1846 Provided Ample Protection
Trade, Manufactures, And Commerce Flourished Under 1846 Tariff For Ten Years
Opposition Responsible For Current Tariff They Criticize
Warn People Against Opposition Promises On Tariffs