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NATIONAL FAIR-We perceive that certain pro-
iectionist members of Congress have issued cir
cular, respectfully inviting


"The artisans, mechanics, and manufacturers Of the
United States to send specimens Of their various produc-
tons with their prices to be compared with the British
hioed iu the OF the Committee on the Post OF.
nee and Post Roads to influence the action Of Congress
IN relation to the proposed modification Of the tariff


1t is not at all probable that this great national
fair will materially affect the action Of the govern
'nen but its results will certainly be beneficial in
other respects 1t will serve to strengthen the bonds
of amty between the various sections OF the Union,
and anay, in great measure, that hostile feeling
which unfortunately exists between the n,anutactur.
ing and agricultural portions Of the people and.
moreover, II viii prove to the world that we are
within ourselves, capable of producing whatcver
our wants may require. This fact. il must he 70.
membered, Is totally distinct from the oue.,;on or
policy. II is one matter 10 know that we can do
such and such things for ourselves, and another n
determine whether it be our interest to force acnon
in the premises by arbitrary restrictions on foreign
competition.


We all have our different views on this subject; bu,
u Is also to be hoped that we all have some degree
OF national pride and what could be more granfy.
ing 70 that honorable fee ling than natioua exhb-
non OF the vast varieties Of our popular industry
cred from North South, Easta West We trust that
TINS circular will be universally and heartiv rrspond-
ed to. And let all the manufacturer. srnd their mar
IN Albany. and Sanford a, shocm,Lsr !, ph;,s
oe'pnia ana pal'Imore, and they will reach Wash
lng'on IN sdiev' Lctu see what show can BE-
BE- made.