The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-24
GONERNOR YELL

It is well known to all his intimate friends that he most earnestly desired and had determined to retire to private life upon the expiration of his present term of office. Having been in office during the whole time of his residence in Arkansas, he was anxious to retire, for several reasons He wished that others who deserved it. might participate in the honor of serving the State in the high and raspons- be offices which he had so long filled he wished to devote some time to the management of his own private aliafs and to the rearing and education of his children; and he desired that rcpose which high public office denies to the faithful officer, and which can be found alone in the retirement of home, He indulged the hope that he would be allowed to fol- low the dictates of his own inclination. With this view and to suppress, as far as he could the suggestions of those who desired again to place him in office, he addressed the subjoined letter, dated 10th instant, to the Convention. This letter was read to the Convention, pending the proposition 10 nominate a candidate for Congress
 LITTLE Rock. 10th April. lS44 To tbe President oad Members ofHe Coarentioa:
 GENTLEMEN Ut has been suggested to me that my name will be presented 10 you, among others from whom you will select your candidates for office. This suggestion will, l trust, be a sufficient apology for ad- dressing you this letter, as a means of contri- outing something to the union and harmony of our party, and of making known my own wishes in regard to my own position.
 To be again chosen as the representative of my party, either in the ensuing warm and important party contest, or by an election to either of the high offices in which l have had the honor to serve the State, would be a manifestation of that generous and continued confidence of my fellow-citizens, which has already filled the measure of my ambition, and for which I shall ever be truly grateful. But other considerations than those personal to myself, influence both my feelings and opinions under existing circumstances.
 In the performance of the high duties ot Chief Magistrate of this State, 1t has been my misfortune to differ with a portion of my party upon importantquestionso of State policy. Thus was led 10 combat, what considered, the prejudice of some, and the avarice of oth- CTS; to assail error and dmismanagementin in high places; and thus to assume a position more dangerous to the politician, than the battle field is to the warrior But confding in the iustness of my views, the prOprlety of my course, and in the virtue and intelligence oi the people, stood to my post, not disnayed at the storm which threatened not only to overwhelm me, but 10 prostrate the best inte- rests of the State. In all this, however widely I may have differed with others, none trust will deny me the need of honesty of pur- pose; and of one thing 1 am sure, that no one has ever felt or now feels more solieitHde than myself, to promote the union and har- fr, my Yac,ei- ton i'll their kind feelings and good opin- ion, so long as it can be done, by main- tenanee of the principles which brought me into office, and which l still and shall ever cherish.
 Ii is this very solieifude, this desire to see my party unite and harmonize, which induces me to desire that my name may not be pre- sented 10 the Convention, nor to the people. as a candidate for office. For upon candid examination of the whole subject, am per suaded that by such a course, shall contri- bute more towards harmonzing conflicting interests and feelings, than by any active eX- ertions as a candidate for office.
 consider the success of Democratic principles ofinlinitely greater importance than the advancement of any individual member
 
 one another, for a moment Promptly, there fore, and with cheerfulness, yield any pre- affections might have for oilice-With the earnest and sincere desire that the spirit oi harmony. concession, and forCetluness of individuals, in comparison with the public good, may guide your deliberations; for then success will result from your labors, other wise shame and defeat.
 Permit me to renew my pledge of devotion and fidelity to the cause of Democracy; and to assure you that the feeble efforts which il has ever been my pride to use in advocating its success, shall heneelofward be redoubled for that sacred purpose. Now, as heretofore, I shall be found in the hottest of the conflict, boldly but fairly meeting and combating our opponents And although l go into private life, carry with me a heart warm with love for my country and my party, and a con scious pride, that have with zeal, at least, and honesty of purpose, discharged the duties of the several high stations in which l have been placed by a generous and conGding people.
 With great respect, have the honor
 To be your ob't serv't,
 A. YELL,
 Notwithstanding this letter. and kindly disposed as were the members of the Convention to gratify its author, yet such was their confidence in his in- tegry and patriotism such the high satisfaction he had given in the performance of all his pnhlic dn- ties, and such his well known unequalled popular ity in the stae that he alone. was immediately putin nomination. and declared the Candidate, by an unan- nous vote. A committee was appointed to inform Gov Yell of his nomination. On thenext morning, the following letter, of acceptance, was reported from which it will be seen, that although unexpect- ed and undesired he, a true representative of the principles of his par does not feel at liberty to de- cline the service required of him by the people, but orgetiul of self and at personal sacrifices which his friends know 10 be great, he declares his readiness to. enter upon the ratriotic and arduous task again