This was written by Mr Porter in 1837; but while subsequent times have evinced an increased anxiety on the part of this country to extend the principles of free trade, they have been met by such increased determination on the part of the European governments to _resist the system,_ and adhere more rigorously to their protecting policy, that the disproportion is now universal, and is every day becoming more remarkable. The following table will show that our exports to Europe, notwithstanding our twelve reciprocity treaties with its maritime powers, and unceasing efforts to give a practical exemplification of the principles of free trade, are stationary or declining.[18] [18] Table showing the date and value of Exports of British Iron Manufacturers to Europe in the afore-mentioned years. Northern Europe. Southern Europe. Total. 1814 L14,113,773 L12,753,816 L26,867,589 1815 11,791,692 8,764,552 20,556,544 1816 11,369,086 7,284,467 18,653,555 1817 11,408,083 9,685,491 19,093,574 1818 11,809,243 7,639,139 19,448,382 1819 9,805,397 6,896,287 16,601,684 1820 11,289,891 7,139,042 18,428,433 1833 9,313,549 5,686,949 15,000,498 1834 9,505,892 8,501,141 18,007,033 1835 10,303,316 8,161,117 18,464,433 1836 9,999,861 9,011,205 19,000,066 1837 11,097,436 7,789,126 18,187,662 1838 11,258,473 9,481,372 20,739,845 1839 11,991,236 9,376,241 21,367,477