Nullification, Secession, Webster's Argument, and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions Considered in Reference to the Constitution and Historically

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Insistance of the South on the right of secession--Belief in this of English and of some Northern writers--The doctrine of Webster’s speech on nullification approved throughout the country except in South Carolina--Hayne’s doctrine and speech--Webster’s reply to Hayne’s attack on the Eastern States--Statement of Webster’s argument in reply to Hayne and Calhoun--Jackson’s vigorous opposition to nullification, and his proclamation.