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Editorial
August 30, 1841
Vermont Watchman And State Journal
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes Whigs and locofocos for opposing duties on British salt and West Indian sugar and molasses, arguing it would undercut domestic producers like Vermont farmers and promote free trade that harms American industry.
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SALT, SUGAR AND MOLASSES.
The Spirit of the Age grumbles because the Whigs would not admit British salt and W. I. Sugar and molasses free of duty, so as to compete with our own domestic producers of these articles! This is the true British anti-tariff ground "Industry will protect itself," say the locofocos; and hence they will knock off the duty on foreign wool and broad cloths and sugar, so that the produce of the farmers of Vermont may be put on a level in our own markets with the peasants of Great Britain and the slaves of the West Indies That is the upshot of the matter.
The Spirit of the Age grumbles because the Whigs would not admit British salt and W. I. Sugar and molasses free of duty, so as to compete with our own domestic producers of these articles! This is the true British anti-tariff ground "Industry will protect itself," say the locofocos; and hence they will knock off the duty on foreign wool and broad cloths and sugar, so that the produce of the farmers of Vermont may be put on a level in our own markets with the peasants of Great Britain and the slaves of the West Indies That is the upshot of the matter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Tariffs
Whigs
Locofocos
Sugar
Molasses
Protectionism
Free Trade
What entities or persons were involved?
Whigs
Locofocos
British
West Indies
Vermont Farmers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Tariff Reductions On Imports
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Free Trade Advocates
Key Figures
Whigs
Locofocos
British
West Indies
Vermont Farmers
Key Arguments
Whigs Refuse Duty Free British Salt And West Indian Sugar/Molasses To Protect Domestic Producers
Locofocos Advocate Removing Duties On Foreign Goods Like Wool, Cloths, Sugar
This Levels American Farmers Against British Peasants And West Indian Slaves
Anti Tariff Stance Harms National Industry