The birthday of Alexander Stephens is approaching on 7 February. His birthday will be honoured in Crawfordville, Georgia where he made his home at Liberty Hall. Stephens had marvelous insights and was a well read man. Let us consider and take inspiration from some of his wisdom.

“Allegiance, as we understand that term, is due to no Government. It is due to the power that can rightfully make or change Governments.”

“The Sovereign power of the people of the State, which alone could regulate its relations with other States, was not vested in the Legislature. That resided with the people of the State.”

“(The United States Government) is not entitled even to claim their obedience to its laws except within the strict limit of its specifically-delegated powers.”

“…the real object of those who resorted to Secession, as well as those who sustained i, was not to overthrow the Government of the United States; but to perpetuate the principles upon which it was founded. The object in quitting the Union was not to destroy but to save the principles of the Constitution”.

“When the spirit of the people shall be gradually broken, when the National Government shall be firmly established, and when a numerous standing army shall render opposition vain, the Congress may complete the system of Despotism in renouncing all dependence on the people by continuing themselves and successors in power forever.”

Vice President Alexander Stephens was a remarkable man who served in government at the national and State levels. He was known for his keen mind and exceptional speaking abilities.

Let us honor our forefathers and heed the warnings and wisdom they had.

Free Texas!

J Murrah

Alexander Stephens, Constitution, Culture, nature of government, Political Well Being, Vice President of the Confederate States

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