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Proclamation Regarding Nullification: Section 1 Summary

Jackson's Review of South Carolina's Ordinance: 1/5 Stars

  • Jackson lets South Carolina known that he's read their ordinance and wants them to know that he understands their arguments.
  • He recites that South Carolina has nullified the tariff; they're stating it's unconstitutional and violates the true meaning of the Constitution.
  • They've declared it unlawful for the government to enforce any payment of the tariff in South Carolina.
  • Further, they forbid the government from appealing to the Supreme Court to enforce payment; if they do, they'll be in contempt of court.
  • Not only that, he understands that they'll consider any effort of the government to harass them, close their ports, or obstruct their commerce to be a reason to secede from the Union.
  • They're serious.