we , therefore , the people of south carolina , by our delegates in convention assembled , appealing to the supreme judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions , have solemnly declared that the union heretofore existing between this state and the other states of north america is dissolved ; and that the state of south carolina has resumed her position among the nations of the world , as a separate and independent state , with full power to levy war , conclude peace , contract alliances , establish commerce , and to do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do .