The Arkansas banner., 1844-08-07
GEN DRFW,s ACCEpTANCE


 GEN. sDREw's ACCEPTANCE.
 The subioined letter from Gen. DRKw, announces, over hs own signature, his acceptance of the homi nation for Governor, which was tendered him by portion of the people, and which the people are so cordially ratiBing.
 This letter presents it's author in several most pleasing points of view; among which, stand con- spieqous his modest dfIdence of his own abilities, one of the surest characteristics of eminent worth his gsrous sacrifice of personal wishes and inter- ests, f5f tIle good of his party and his patriotic ttast in the excellence and strength of the Democrat ic party He places himself upon the true ground His claims as man, and as a Democrat, are valid ;; and the people will seal their allowance, by his tri- umphaut election.
 When he was first nominated, in the absence of lis authority, we made pledge of his acceptance We did so, as then said, from oour knowledge Of the man'-ofhs patriotism, and self-sacrifcing pub lie spirit We were not mistaken, and have not been disappointed in him. He has redeemed our pledge to the people, by his acceptance. We have made a further pledge, and here renew it. that the people will elect him. The people will redeem that pledge for us with equal certainty. And why not II is simple pledge that they win sustain their prnci- pies, and render themselves good service. They will redeem it.
 Ne have 10 comments to make upon the tatter. Il is characteristic of its author; and speaks, for it self language which needs no interpretations We commend it to the careful perusai of our readers
 BATEsYnLE ARKs., August 3, 1914
 C 1f ID Grp N l f11 Rock, OH the 18th of July, made by distin- guished democratic citizens from fifteen coun- ties, and confirmed by public meetings i'll various parts of the State, leaves me no just ground to doubt, that it is the general wish of the democratic party of Arkansas, that shall be their candidate, for the office Of Governor
 If the distinguished gentleman, who was nominated by the April Convention, had given earlier intimation of the necessity which has compelled him to withdraw from the caaydss, the party would have had time and oppor- tualty 10 make better selection, than could be, under the most favorable circumstances i; and should be free, to consult my own ins elinations, by not being candidate.
 As ii is, there seems to be no alternative Two months, only, remain, before the elec- ton; within which, there IS not time enough for another nomination to be made, and duly presented to the people Indeed, the whole lime, now Jeff, is much too short for any one, however active aud well qualified, to canvass the S!ate, and thoroughly discuss the various andimportant subjects of public interest, now before the people. Thus, an emergency Is presented, deeply interesting 10 every demo- era, III the Stale. In view of it, for me to de cline, would be to leave the democratic party without candidate, whenshe is most in want ol one, and least able to supply herself. when our political adversaries are most active, most anxious torofce, and sleeBlessly watch lul of every advantage While, therefore, il becomes every individual, alike from motives oi deiicacy and of duty, to be distrustfal of his own ability, and considerate of the cir ennlstances under which he undertakes, to render public service, this emergency Is one which, ill my opinion, will allow no demo- cratic turn his back upon the enemy, or refuse to undertake any service, which his party may require him to perform.
 lmpelled by these considerations, accept the nomination, which has been tcndered me by my fellow citizens; and will enter upon the discharge of the duties it imposes, at the earliest practicable moment
 Ill doing so, simple justice to my own mo- tyes, requires me to say, that this nomination has been alike unexpected and unsolicited. by me. And, while l am free 10 confess that Its offer has been grateful to that pride, which possess, in common, l trust, with all men of honorable feelings, l am equally candid m declaring, that it's acceptance is seriously adverse 10 my individual wishes and interests. Al no time, had aspired to tae high station which has now been set before me. And even if had, il must have been without the hope of being able to do justice to the great and varied interests ofmy party, whose care l had thus proposed to assume, however long the time allowed for the purpose. How much less adequate do feel my poor ability. to do so, under present circumstances ItI devolves, therefore, upon those who have called me to this duty, to rally, with me, to the support of our principles--to enter the held oi controversy, with me and. by their own increased zeal and energy, to make amends for whatever may be Unpyopitious in circumstances, or deficient in me-
 Let no one, however, construe tbese re- fhS Ialo any lear ot failure, or any want oi confidence in the strength of our cause They mean no such thing. Far from it. The only distrust have ever felt, or can feel. is ill my own ability to do t justice; while my confidence, in the righteousness, power, and certain success, of our cause, in the en- suing elections, has never, for a moment, ialtered-never, for moment, ceased to be high, steadlast, and complete. And this con- fidence rests upon the .fact, that WE WORSHIP PRINCIPLES, AND NOT MEN. In this, consists the strength of the Democratic party. This was the great and glorious motive which ill., spired the hearts, and nerved the arms of our Revolutionary sires, to achieve our National independence. This is the bright beacon Nght, in the breast of every freeman, which gNides and cheers the toiling masses of the pdople, of the present day, in their undying st1ugges against the wiles and maehinations of the monopolist, the aristocrat, and the demaoo0ne. who are eyer seek inn tn stnal