Author: Jackson, Andrew
Title: Proclamation Regarding Nullification December 10, 1832. Published in the New Hampshire Statesman and State Journal Saturday, December 22, 1832
Description: Concord, New Hampshire, No Publisher, 1832. Disbound. Proclamation Regarding Nullification December 10, 1832. Published in the New Hampshire Statesman and State Journal Saturday, December 22, 1832. Concord, New Hampshire: 1832. Vol. II-No.32. Single sheet, Page 1 and 2 ONLY of this newspaper, printing on the front page almost the entire proclamation by Andrew Jackson, lacking the last 1 and ½ paragraphs, which would have appeared on the last page of this paper, now LACKING. An early printing of this important speech by Jackson, declaring that one any one state did not have the authority to annul any federal law of the United States and declaring that South Carolina "stood on the brink of insurrection and treason." Jackson asserted in the speech that no state had the right to secede. This conflict arose from South Carolina's efforts to nullify federal tariffs that it considered were hurting its economy. Both the state and federal government prepared for possible military action to enforce their cause, with a compromise eventually reached in 1833. In FAIR condition, lacking the aforementioned last paragraphs. Upper left of the sheet torn, with LOSS of text along the left margin of the first few paragraphs. Small area torn from the lower left margin, not affecting text. General wrinkling and creasing to the paper, with a horizontal fold crease present. Minor foxing, staining and soiling. Some creasing and minor tearing along the upper edge. Small hole in the center of the paper at the title. Fair .

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