It is more in accordance with the truth of history to say that Democracy was responsible for the tariff policy prior to 1860 and the Republican party subsequent thereto. But for the purpose of gaining Information .on this point let us make inquiry as to the conditions at these several periods. I also ask you to remember the solemn declaration of the last Republican national platform. "A Democratic tariff has always been followed by business adversity. a Republican tariff by business prosperity." The population from 1790 to 1810 increased from 3.900.000 to 7.240.000. but it may be said that business adversity would not deter the Immigrant. The wealth during that period increased from $620.000.000 to $1.100.000.000. Does such an increase indicate a continuous period of adversity?
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