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The Union of the States and Sovereignty of the States
James Van Ness argues in 1841 that Georgia faces looming federal retrenchment and a new tariff regime. The piece covers debates in Congress over Treasury notes, internal improvements, and the distribution of public lands. It warns Georgians that Northern protectionist aims threaten Southern interests, including cotton exports and state debts.
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