BOOK V. 



TAXATION. 



With high-tariff men, I am for promoting American industry ; 

 and with them, I am for bringing the producer and consumer as near 

 together as practicable. Nevertheless, I am an absolute Free-Trader. 

 I would have no custom-house on the face of the earth. Never will 

 government be administered honestly and frugally until the cost of 

 administering it is paid by direct taxation. And never will govern- 

 ment be confined within its proper limits, until its sole office shall be 

 to protect persons and property. — Gerrit Smith. 



