Monroe County Meeting Responds to Presidential Proclamation
In Forsyth Monroe County citizens gathered to express views on the Presidents proclamation. The assembled crowd and officers discussed the balance of state and federal powers, criticizing centralization and urging adherence to constitutional division of powers.
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John Robertson
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Martin Garriss
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Isaac Ramsey
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South Carolina Dissent on the Jackson Proclamation
The document argues the Proclamation is unconstitutional, attacks state interposition, and warns that federal overreach will threaten liberty. It asserts South Carolina will defend its rights and criticizes the presidency and Congress while urging preservation of state sovereignty.
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Augustin D. Statham
State rights and Union preservation amid secession talk
A union-wide statement argues that states may secede only for breaching the compact and condemns rebellion against federal authority. Citizens of Monroe County express support for constitutional union, reject unilateral state withdrawal, and call Congress to restore justice while warning against disunionist doctrines.
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Franklin College Students defend liberty in joint resolutions
Franks College students issue a lengthy preamble and resolutions defending the Union and constitution. They condemn centralizing trends, praise South Carolina and Virginia as historic standards, and urge state sovereignty and immediate redress of wrongs for liberty. The document cites Georgia and a call for patriotism and fidelity to liberty.
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South Carolina Right to Resist Federal Coercion Asserted
A 19th century meeting adjourns after asserting South Carolina’s right to resist coercion, vowing to publish proceedings in State Rights papers including the Charleston Mercury and Elucusta Chronicle, and sending a copy to Franklin College students. Benjamin Br. Jones signs as secretary.
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