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FREE TRADE.--lt is truly gratifying to
perceive, that the anti monopolsts in Eng
land continue to press, with unapated spir.
it and energy, those doctrines of reason
and Justice whose principles must finally
regulate the commercial intercourse Of the
world. Under the slow but mighty work
ings of public opinion, those bloaied and
unjust systems Of monopoly which have
so long crushed the energies of the peo-
pie with their oppressive burdens, must
finally give way. And even monarchy
iiself-the royal monopoly in politics.
must ultimately yield to the force Of the
public will, enlightened and nvigoraled as
it is becoming, by the principles and truths,
as well as the blessings and benefits, Of
Republican institutions. The iniquitous
systems which have enabled the few to
control the many--by which the labor
and property OF the masses have been
made to enrich and pamper those who op,
pressed them-are totiering and gradually
disappearing before the efforts Of the long
enduring people, who have at last become
aroused TO proper appreciation Of their
wrongs. Societies, associations and leagues
have therefore been formed 10 England
and elsewhere, for the purpose Of dissem-
mating wholesome political truths, of en-
Tightening the body Of the people upon the
sub;ec Of their rights, and arousing them
to a proper sense Of their wrongs, and Of
their power 10 redress them.


Such ia the character of the Anti Corn
Law League. Mr.. Thompson, promi-
nent member Of the League, occupies the
same ground and advocates the same
principles in England, as those sustained
by the opponents Of protective tariff
or, in other words, the advocates Of free
trade---in the United States. II is impos-
siblc that the monopolists can long with
stand the truths OF this doctrine, either
there or here. Selfish ingenuity is being
driven TO its last shifts; and, finally, i,
must yield. When the great statesmen
Of England are beginning TO relax, surely
we need have no fears Of Ultimate sue.
cess here.


| The repeal Of the present high rate o.
duties, and the reduction. Of the tariff lc
The revenue standard, were great ques.
tons putin issue during the last Presiden


iial election. Mr.. Polk was elected upor
ihem--himself being one of their strong


est and most consistent advocates, amongs


all our distinguished sta.emen. And i i


true, as Mr. Thompson says, that lorg'


proportion Of those who voted for him
and placed him in the Presidential chair


awere ayowcdly free traders" Undel


these circumstances, tho people Of ihi
country confidently cy.ect 70 see such
modification # the present tariff, al III
next session Of Congress, as will rcliev'
lis oppressive effects and tend to give I


the planter the farmer, and agriculurisi


more extended market for bis yaluabl


surnlns nroducts Cou efifufsou