ABSTRACT
The real condition of affairs brought about by the attempt of South Carolina to nullify the tariff laws of 1828 and 1832 cannot be fully portrayed without a discussion which would, in some degree, excite the rancor of party spirit. This is, in no sense, desirable. The refusal of South Carolina to suspend operations under her nullifying ordinance and the acts of her Legislature rendered national legislation necessary, with reference to enforcing the collection of duties in the ports of that State. The severe and impassioned attack upon General Jackson, personally and officially, and upon his administration, did not, in the least, disturb his composure. He was too strong in the integrity of his purpose to suffer discomfiture. The Committee of Ways and Means in the House of Representatives, in order to meet the exigency, reported a bill somewhat modifying the tariff law of 1832.
