I consider, then, the power to annul a law of the United States, assumed by one state, incompatible with the existence of the Union, contradicted expressly by the letter of the Constitution, unauthorized by it's spirit, inconsistent with every principal on which it was founded, and destructive of the great object for which it was formed." Andrew Jackson. From Hippocampus- Tariff of 1832 and Clay's Compromise
"Many of our rich men have not been content with equal protection and equal benefits, but have besought us to make them richer by act of Congress. By attempting to gratify their desires we have in the results of our legislation arrayed section against section, interest against interest, and man against man in a fearful commotion which threatens to shake the foundation of our Union." Andrew Jackson. From Hippocampus- The Bank
"The proposed bank is to consist of an association of persons, for the purpose of creating a joint capital, to be employed chiefly and essentially in loans. So far, the objects is not only lawful, but it is the mere exercise of a right which the law allows to every individual." Alexander Hamilton. From Hippocampus- The Bank
"Though the field was some distance from the house, I could hear every crack of the whip and every groan and cry from my poor mother." Hippocampus- Condition of Slaves
"Ladies fainted, men were seen with bloody noses,and such a scene of confusion took place as is impossible to describe."-Bad choice to through inaugural party
"My opinion is that when he comes he will bring a breeze with him. Which way it will blow, I can not tell...my fear is stronger than my hope."-Webster responding to Jackson coming into office."
"I do not care about clamors...I do precisely what i think is just and right."-Jackson addressing congress
"...to candor and to the amicable relations existing between the United States and those powers to declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and saftey"- president monroe's seventh annual message to congress december 2nd 1823 - the monroe doctrine
"...Experiance has taught me nothing can be more heart-rending then for one to see a dear beloved mother or sister tortured and to hear their cries and not be able to render them assistance..." -william wells brown - 1847 - condition of slaves
"...may we always remember that it can only be preserved by distributing eaqually the benefits and the burdens of the union" - jeffersons birthday banquet - april 13th - 1830 - south carolina
"Let the people rule!"
"Our union-It must be preserved!"
"The history of all have been the same, injustice, violence and anarchy, suceed by the government one by one... from...despotism of the majority." - South Carolina Exposition
" Our Union...can only be preserved by distributing equally the benifits and the burrdens of the union" - John C. Calhoun at Jefferson's birthday party
" I consider... to annul a law of the United States... incompatible with the existence of the Union." - Andrew Jackson, Nullification Proclamation, Dec 10,1832
"... Will there not be cause to tremble for the purity of our elections in peace, and for the independence in of our country in war? Their power would be great whenever they might chose to evert it." - Andrew Jackson, why he wanted US bank closed, July 10, 1832
We are unaminously of opinion,that the law passed by the legislature of Maryland, imposing imposing a tax on the Bank, is unconstitutional and void. -John Marshall, John Marshall
"No government based on the naked principle, that the majority ought to govern, however true in the maxim proper sense and under proper regulations, ever preserved its liberty,even for a single generation..."
"Is there no danger to our liberty and independence in a bank that in its nature has so little to bind it to our country?..."
pg. 424 of the history textbook, When Clay is charged with the "corrupt bargain" one of Jackson's supporters said "(Clay) shines and stinks like a rotten mackerel by moonlight," declared by John Randolph of Virginia.
2. pg. 425 of the history textbook, After Daniel Webster learns of Jackson's election he says " My opinion is that when he comes (to office) he will bring a breeze with him. Which way it will blow, I cannot tell... My fear is stronger than my hope."
3. pg. 426 of the history textbook, At Jackson's inaugural party an onlooker says "Ladies fainted, men were seen with bloody noses, and such a scene of confusion took place as is impossible to describe... Ladies and gentlemen had only been accepted at this Levee (reception)... But it was the People's day, and the People's President, and the People would rule."
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