The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.

Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.

It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it.

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.

We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it's surest support.