Columbus Democrat., 1841-01-30
Eieksburc Januarn 9. ISL

that Col. Levy had signfed his willingness to
run.
Vieksburg January 9, lS4l.
Dear Sir-I have been solicited by my friends
III various parts Of the state, to permit my name
10 berlsed as a candidate for Governor, at the
next November election.
Since have been placed in a prominent posi-
ton through the medium of the Democratic press
a probable candidate for this high station,
have been arduously engaged in endeavoring 10
place my private affairs III such a condition as
would enable me TO accept the nomination, if ten
dered by the Democratic Convention and en-
terlalned the hope that could prepare fo such a
| contingency without the risk OF serious loss. But
such an arrangement, has not yet been consuma-
ted. On the eve Of retiring from an office of great
respons bllty, which have held for many years
twill require constant and yigllant attention on my
part, to protect myself from loss, arising from any
neglect or oversight Of my agents, in the dis.
charge of their official duties. Besides, my la.
bors as Marshal within the last four years, have
been so arduous, that have almost entirely ne T.
Iecied my private affairs, which are suffering for
The want 0l such attention as retirement from
the office will allow me TO besow upon them
| The contest for Governor at the next election
will be nm active and exciting one involving ques.
tons Of momentous interest," which the people
! have never been called upon to decide, and that
must be fully canvassed before them in every sec.
ton OF the State. In such contest, If nominated
as candidate, | would be no laggard IN lbe DIS
charge OF what | conceived TO be my duty and
! am sufficiently conyersant with political warfare
! TO know that no considerations OF private interest
should be permitted 10 inlcliofe, with those OF a
public character. Once engaged in canvass Of
this kind, | would devote al! my lime, aud what.
ever talent may possess, IN securing a triumph
OF those political principles, which believe, viii
most etircualIy promote the happiness, prosperi-
ty and honor Of our beloved State. / should
have learned but little from observation, if dis.
regarded the rum and bankruptcy that have fol.
lowed the career ot a large number of our dslIn.
gulshed men, who, seduced by ambition, or the
| advice OF jealous, but indlscieet friends, have
engaged in public lie, without bestowiny tha,
attention to private affairs, which every consider
allon, as parent husband or good citizen should
| have prompted them to do.
acknowledge that have had my doubts as
| TO my duty to my country, aud that party whose
principles have ever cherished, whether could
WIN honor, decline The contest, if no person bet
ter qualIhed, could be induced to become a can.
ddate, My scrupes on this subject hive been
removed by recent letter of Col Chairman lie.
Wy, published in the Columbus Democrat. IN
which he consents to become a candidate 70,
Governor. That gentleman is distinguished lo,
his talents and integrity, and will no doubt. i
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elected, perform the duties of Chief Magistrate
with credit TO himself and he State. Whoeyer may
be the choice OF the Democratic Convention. ali
differences OF opinion, and local and personaI pre.
JUDGES, should be merged in one common sent
ment oil patriotism; and every freeman be aoima.
ted by one common desire to adopt such policy
as will most speedily deyeIope the resources Of
the State relieve the distressing embarrassment
oil The people, aud elevate the character of Miss.
lssIpp TO her former high aud prosperous copd,.
ton' EnIeItanlng such views of duty and pro.
pnely' must respectfully request that nv name
| be not placed before the Convention in conn,c
ton with this office.
cannot close this communication, without ex.
pressing through you, to my friends throughout
the State my heart felt thanks, for the fattering
evidences OF kindness and generous confidence,
which they have exhibited towards me, in preseu.
ling my name to the people of the State. for such
an honorable, and exalted station.
very respectfully youl obt. servt.
NM A CWIN