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South Carolina statesmen as to tariff reform, was received in time to gain for the President a commendatory resolution along with his condemnation. The Union men attempted to have the
Map IV.—Jackson and Anti-Jackson caucuses, 1831
whole course of the President approved, but failed.[1] During the debates on these resolutions the doctrine of nullification was often discussed. On the whole, the Union men were glad that the
- ↑ The vote was State Rights 63, Union 56 (Mercury, December 17, 1831).
