The continuance of this condition of affairs had no small influence on the subsequent division of parties.

It naturally led to a change in the financial system, and in 1824 a tariff Act was passed, materially enlarging the scope of the Act of 1816.
THE PROTECTIVE TARIFF OF 1824.
The Act of 1824 was avowedly protective in its character and was adopted through the influence of Mr.Clay, then Speaker of the House of Representatives.

His most efficient ally on the floor was Mr.Buchanan of Pennsylvania who exerted himself vigorously in aid of the measure.

Mr.Webster again appeared in the debate, arguing against the "obsolete and exploded notion of protection," and carrying with him nearly the whole vote of Massachusetts in opposition.

Mr.Clay was enabled to carry the entire Kentucky delegation for the high protective tariff, and Mr.Calhoun's views having meanwhile undergone a radical change, South Carolina was found to be unanimous in opposition, and cordially co-operating with Massachusetts in support of free-trade.