Strictures on Nullification

"Strictures on Nullification" by Alexander Hill Everett is a deep study of nullification during a time of disagreement about tariffs and states' rights, especially South Carolina's actions. The book looks closely at the arguments made by politicians and shows the author's strong belief in the U.S. Constitution. It starts by talking about how South Carolina wanted to use nullification to fight federal tariff laws, explaining how the state called a legislature and made plans for a convention to pass a law to cancel those tariffs. The author questions the legal reasons for these actions, saying they go against the Constitution and would hurt the country a lot. He looks at the ideas behind nullification, breaking down the claims of those who support it, and insists that the federal system created by the Constitution should be the true authority.