Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-07-27
TO THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS.
FELLOW CITIZENS,

" L II Il Ell LIE VI IILi4 MILO.
FELLOW CITIZENS,
1t is a very common thing, for can
didates for the suffrages of The people to
make the tender of their services, with
an apology of having been induced there
to, by the solicitations of numerous
friends and acquainlances-and to graft
fly the wishes of a large portion of the
people. l might probably, make this
apology, or such professions, with just
as much truth, and justice, as Others
But candor, think is best, at all times
and am free to confess the plain honest
truth, that, in becoming candidate for
the office of Governor, have been in
Huenced, mainly, by my ozon desire, to
Fill that important station, and to acquire
an honorable reputation, by discharging
its duties with impartiaity. fidelity, and
usefulness. And l am very happy to
have found very large portion of my
fellow citizens, in every part of the state,
that have visited, with the exception of
two or three counties, willing to afford
me an opportunity of trying the expert
ment. This, consider the more flat
tering, in consequence of all my com
petitors being gentlemen of high stand
ing, and acknowledged worth, and my
thanklulness and gratitude for such dis
tinguished proofs Of the confidence OF
my fellow citizens, are only equalled by
my sincere desire to prove myself worthy
of it. The two or three counties above
referred to, are on this side of the state
Here, though l must confess my pros
poets are rather more gloomy than
could wish, have been very much graft
fed to find them much less so, than had
anticipated; and flatter myself they
will continue to brighten. 1t was my in
tention to have visited every county in
the state, with view to enlarge my &C
quainance, and to explain the principles
by which, If should succeed, l intend
to be governed. To my great mortfca.
ton and regret however, find it will be
impossible for me to visit the counties Of
Pike, Green, and Sangamo my neces.
sary attention to my public duties has
heretofore prevented, and an accidental
circumstance now, puts this entirely Out
Of my power. But having long been g
resident of the state, having served seve'
raj years in the legislature of the terrific
ry, both, as a member of the House o.
Representatives, and of the Legislative
Council, and having been elected one o.
the Judges of the Supreme Court, by ar
almost unanimous vote of the Legisla
ture ofthe state, trust am not wholly
unknown-nor known disadvantageously
to my fellow citizens. They will
hope allow me all the credit, at least
that is fairly due to the circumstance o.
the constant support, and confidence
have received from all those who know
me best, on all former occasions, and
their very general support Of me on the
present one::f 1t has, am informed,
been objected to me that, am opposed
to Canal for connecting the waters Of
lake Michigan and Illinois river. No.
thing can be less true, assure you.-
A friend to internal improvements, and tc
the most perfect and easy intercommuni'
cation between the different parts of oul
happy union, consider the connection
VI tuC DOINuCCu ldkCS Will Jul OWu wa
tiers, not only calculated to produce grea
political and commercial advantages
but also, to promote emigration to oul
own state-an object which no true
friend to it, can regard with Indifference
In conclusion, fellow citizens, l have on
ly to remark that if l should be elected
(which by the kind favor of the people
I verify believe l shall be, 1t shall be my
constant endeavor, by every means If
my power, to advance our agricultural
commercial, and manufacturing int
rests; 10 promote education throughout
the state, with equal regard to the jus
claims Of each respective county; and te
protect the political, civil, and religion:
rights of all, and each one, of my fellow
citizens, with the most rigid impartial
fy.
THOMAS c. BROWNE.
Edwardsville, July 90, 1922.