Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-06-03

Of July, and witness the funeral oHsequiee
Of al our family quarrels and behold again
a great and powerful party united as one
man, taking up the line Of march under
the captains Of their choice and moving
onward to certain and glorious victory.
Let US cease from This day forth, all our
diSputatlons about men, about sectional
interests, about all things, save only our
time honored principles these let US dis-
putc with our ancient foe. There Is a
great work before Us, and BY the shades Of
our patriot fathers, we are invoked 10 meet
it, not like boys. but as men; "once more
to the breach dear friends, once more" Let
US show to the world that we are the wor-
thy descendants Of noble stock; that like
our fathers, we can p.stpone our domestic
qualreS and make common war upon our
common enemy. We have much to do sit
pudIalors" Of their country's Constitution,
these men who for a bank and a tariff
would repudiate the deeds of their fathers:
insult the shades of Jefferson and Madison;
pollute the temples of Justice: and desc
crate that Constitution which every patriot
in his heart is sworn to support. To
beat these worst Of all regulators is ab-
soutely neccssary--and it wiH be done.
"Evcry bitter has it sweet' is trite
remark, and it is not less true in this than
in other cases. If we have tasted the bitter
fruits Of domestic leuds-we may yet have
the pleasure Of defeating the ticket which
our chickering's alone have emboldened the
wings to present-a thing which under diff
ferent circumstances they would not have
dared TO do. When the glad shout of ano-
Their well earned victory makes the welkln
ring, doubt whether we snail not all con-
clude that the pleasure of such moment
fully compromises for all our present trou-
bIcs. Victories by default are no victories
at all. | hope, therefore, our opponents
will hlckle on their armour and meet US
at Waterloo.
The object Of this letter (Which I had
we'll nigh forgot in the rambles have been
taklng) is to ask YOU TO say to your readers
and to the democratic party generally, IN
this State, that have Internationally with
drawn from the list of candidates for Gov
ernor. 1t is my wish not TO be placed on
tho ticket for any office whatever. IT left
to pursue the unbiased inclination of my
own mind, shall remain where | now
place myself in the ranks private soldier,
always ready t. serve where duty calls me.
TO those who have urged me not 10 with
draw from the ticket as lately organized, a
! n, -. mill hp in n
mination of the party to meet again in cor
venton. 1t is the duty Of the party to Sc
lcct its own candidates, and have always
said | would be bound by its action in this
respect, and reiocc that have an oppor
tumiy Of eyincing my sincerity.
10 those who have generously and with
more Of personal friendship | fear than po-
ilical sagacjty, urged me 10 PERM: my
name 10 he presented to the new conven-
ton, can only say, to me it appears that
the interests Of the democratic party will
be best promoted by the course which
have determined to pursue. Returning
thinks from heart overh)wing with graft
tude 10 the numerous friends who have ap-
appealed to me on this subject, and by
whose counscls have heretofore been CO.
verned, beg leave in the kindest manner
to say, in this emergency, must be direct
ed by own sense Of duty. In ordinary times
woull yield 10 their superior Judgement;
but now the dictates Of my own heart as
sure me that the best interest OF the demo-
cratic party will be promoted by my with
drawal, and govern myself accordingly.
My conscience would never acquit me if
by any selfish pride, or stubbonness, or
feelings of envy, Or by any other of the
base passions which sometimes hold domi-
Mon over the minds of men, had defeated
+ the democratic party or even perIed its
success. With my hand upon my heart,
can sy | am democrat from principle,
AMI not l'r Office.
Your friend and obi sery't,
. A. G. BROWN.