Speech on Hon. Wm. Barksdale of Mississippi on Presidential Election

This passionate speech, delivered in 1860 by William Barksdale, a Democratic congressman from Mississippi, offers a stirring defense of the principles of states' rights and limited government. It was presented in the midst of the tumultuous presidential campaign that would ultimately see the secession of the southern states, and it provides a powerful perspective on the political climate of the time. Whether you are a student of history or a political activist, Barksdale's words are sure to inspire and challenge you.

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