Excerpt from The Remedy by State Interposition, or Nullification: Explained and Advocated by Chancellor Harper, in His Speech at Columbia, (S. C.) On the 20th September, 1830
I out among those who believe that the losses and dangers impo Sed and threatened by the American System, instead of being exag gerated have not been fully estimated. 1 a me with those who as timate at the highest our present pecuniary iiurdens; I believe that the south has been cheated out ofthe bounties ofnature, richer than ever were bestowed on any section of the earth. By the policy or the selfish instincts of man; I believe that the continuance of the system tends, not doubtfully. To the total destruction of our com merce, to the subversion of our domestic institutions, and in the words ot the authorl have quoted, to the depopulation and sham detriment of the whole lower region ofthe Southern States.
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Excerpt from The Remedy by State Interposition, or Nullification: Explained and Advocated by Chancellor Harper, in His Speech at Columbia, (S. C.) On the 20th September, 1830
I out among those who believe that the losses and dangers impo Sed and threatened by the American System, instead of being exag gerated have not been fully estimated. 1 a me with those who as timate at the highest our present pecuniary iiurdens; I believe that the south has been cheated out ofthe bounties ofnature, richer than ever were bestowed on any section of the earth. By the policy or the selfish instincts of man; I believe that the continuance of the system tends, not doubtfully. To the total destruction of our com merce, to the subversion of our domestic institutions, and in the words ot the authorl have quoted, to the depopulation and sham detriment of the whole lower region ofthe Southern States.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Remedy by State Interposition, or Nullification: Explained and Advocated by Chancellor Harper, in His Speech at Columbia, (S. C.) On the 20th September, 1830
The measure at present under consideration is, the calling of 3 Convention of the people of this state. There are advantages in thisvmeasure, whatever course such a body may pursue. A wider selection of the talent, information and experience ofthe state may be made than for the legislative body. It will satisfy the scruples of those who belive that only legislative powers relative to the inter nal concerns of the state have been committed by the Constitution to the Legislature; that to determine any thing which respects our relations with the General Government, does not come within this class of powers, though clearly appertaining to the sovereign eu thority of the state. Which will he represented in Convention. It does not follow. That the Convention will act promptly - it can hard ly be supposed that it will act rashly. It will not, in all probability, meet until the adjournment of the ensuing session of Congress If the hopes which are held out to us shall appear to have bvightened, it may have power to adjourn. To a more distant day. In the mean time, it may Communicate with the General Government, or with our sister states of the south. And certainly will not take any decisive step till it shall become inevitable.
Those who oppose a Convention. Do so because it will be huge tory Unless it shall result in a reunification (as it is called.) and this they think equivale t to a secession from he Union, and fear civil War will follow. I will not effect to disguise my own opium.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the early debates on the balance of power between state and federal governments in the United States. It explores the concept of nullification, where certain states claimed the right to nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional. The text argues that the power of nullification is crucial for preserving the balance of power and preventing the federal government from overstepping its bounds. The author assesses the potential consequences of allowing a small group of states to block federal laws, suggesting it could lead to secession or conflict. Ultimately, the book highlights the importance of checks and balances in safeguarding the integrity and longevity of the union without jeopardizing the rights of individual states. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334440137_0
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