The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-11


 1 drawn before the public; but as they are called fer, have given them. I he objects of my visit to Washington City, were caiididly and publicly stated, to settle some private business, and to do what ] could for the people of tine i'er- ritory. ] had no view to office, or ex- pcctation of one. never applied for a mission or any other situation, direct y or indirectly, nor would l have ac- cepted d mission to any foreign court. len years ago such an office would have been accepted, and the time may ar- rive when mission would be agreeable to me; but whether i ever receive one or not, neither my happiness nor ambi- ton sEiil ever De disturbed bby the dis appointment.
 cannot close this address without noticing some tales circulated in Ken lucky and this quarter, that was not well received by the President last win- ter, and that he was displeased ~ith my visit to the city. To every such sug- gestion orinsinuation, ! give direct de- nial. They are utterly destitute of foundation. He was entirely satisfied, If the business here admitted Of .ss..h-@ sence, treated mewith respect and lind- ness during my stay there, and, to the last, indicated unimpaired confidence and good feeling. There has existed between Gen. Jackson and myself friendly relation from the year 1919, when ] first became acquainted with him, to the present time; and my per sonal regard for him, constitutes the strongest tie that connects ne with the Administration. am now assailed here by Jackson and Clay men, united not for the benefit of Gen. Jackson or Mir. Clay, but for personal objects. , suspect an impulse has been given to these attacks on me, by Jackson man m ambuscade. If am not FTlistalsei in the man, know himwell. He has, for a greatpa1t o1 his life, been buffer of M Clay, sss.aJy but but has iaieiy become cons perted to the Jackson faith, and Ike ali new converts, is more violent than old members of the church. He hopes, by raising storm here, and whispering suspicious about Clay, to make some inl- pression OH Gem Jackson against me- Now let me assure him, and all others concerned, that he will not succeed. They can neither render me unpopular nor shake the confidence of the Pesi- dent. The man who ! suspect is seek ing the office, will be disappointed. He never was heart christian in the Jack- son cause, nor was his bosom everwarnn- ed with one high or generous purpose. He is remarkable only for cold selfish nessand petty intrigue. The Ciay-men concerned in this assault upon me prob- ably understand him, and are desirous to promote his views. The Jackson men are used, and presume, know not who they are fighting for. f genuine friend of Old Hickory, who has been for him openly for the last eight or ten years, who would make good Cover nor, wants the office and can certainly get it if resign, am not so sure that I will not yield to him, if he will give me q reasonable time to wind up my con- cerns in this quarter. am unwilling to deprive the people of one good Gov ernor before they can be assured of an- other. l don't intend to be abused out of office. will endeavor to discharge my duty faithfully to the Government and people, but will make no sacrifice of principle or opinion to retain my sif- uation. From respect and good feeling for the President ] accepted the office, and when it shall be his pleasure, will retire without murmur.
 fSignedl JOHN POPE.
 Little Rock, Aug. 2d, 1890.
 0er The Editor of the Advocate will please give the above a place in his col- umns.
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