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Proclamation by Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), President of the United States
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Proclamation by Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), President of the United States
695955 Proclamation by Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), President of the United States, 10 December 1832 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 78x57 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Proclamation attacks the South Carolina Convention (1832-33) that passed the nullification ordinance. Denounces nullification as treason and rebellion, and warns the people of South Carolina to obey the laws. Jackson declares that " the power to annul a law of the United States, assume [sic] by one State, INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE EXISTENCE OF THE UNION... INCONSISTENT WITH EVERY PRINCIPLE ON WHICH IT WAS FOUNDED AND DESTRUCTIVE..." Warns that South Carolina cannot stand alone and that seceding from the Union would be a detriment to the state.
In 1832, in an effort to conciliate the South, Jackson proposed a lower tariff. Revenue from the existing tariff (together with the sale of public lands) was so high that the federal debt was quickly being paid off. In fact, on January 1, 1835, the U.S. Treasury had a, 000 surplus. The new tariff was somewhat lower than the Tariff of 1828, but still maintained the principle of protection. In protest, South Carolinas fiery " states righters" declared both the Tariff of 1832 and the Tariff of 1828 null and void. To defend nullification, the state legislature voted to raise an army. Although President Jackson owed his election to the presidency to southern slaveholder votes, he was an ardent unionist who was willing to risk civil war in order to defy South Carolinas nullification threats. In the proclamation that follows, Jackson declared nullification illegal and became the first President to declare the Union indissoluble. He then asked Congress to empower him to use force to execute federal law; Congress promptly enacted a Force Act. Privately, Jackson threatened to " hang every leader...of that infatuated people, sir, by martial law, irrespective of his name, or political or social position." He also dispatched a fleet of eight ships and a shipment of 5000 muskets to a federal installation in Charleston harbor. In 1833 a compromise was made between South Carolina and the federal government but the divide deepened between the North and the South.); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22954902
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the historic Proclamation by Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States. The lithograph, created by the American School in the 18th century, measures an impressive 78x57 cm and is part of the esteemed Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York. The proclamation itself was issued on December 10,1832, as a response to South Carolina's nullification ordinance. In it, Jackson vehemently denounces nullification as treason and rebellion against the Union. He warns the people of South Carolina about the dire consequences of defying federal laws and emphasizes that their secession would be detrimental to their own state. At this time, tensions were high due to a proposed lower tariff aimed at appeasing Southern states. However, South Carolina declared both this tariff and its predecessor null and void. President Jackson firmly stood his ground as a staunch unionist willing to risk civil war rather than succumb to these threats. In his proclamation, Jackson boldly declares nullification illegal while becoming the first president to assert that the Union is indissoluble. He even sought Congress' support through enacting a Force Act which empowered him to use force if necessary. Ultimately, a compromise was reached between South Carolina and the federal government in 1833; however, this event further deepened divisions between North and South leading up to one of America's darkest chapters -the Civil War.
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