Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-08-17

ITSELF a language which needs no interprrttlato ton.
We commend it TO The careful perusa of our reod-
BATEsvILLE. ARK, August 3. 1914.
My DEAR SIR My nomination al Little Rock !
on the 18Th of July. made by distinguished demo-
cratic citizens from fifteen different counties and
confirmed by public meetings in various parts of
the State, leaves mo no just ground to doubt that
1t is the general wish of the democratic parry of
Arkansas, that shall be their candidate fur the Of
hce of Governor.
If the distinguished gentleman. who was nomi.
nlted by the April Convention, had given carrier |
inmatIon of the necessity which has coupclled
HIM to withdraw from the canvass. the rariv
would have had time and opportunity to make n
better selection. than could be under tn, most ia.
HorabIc circumstances; anI should be free. 10
consult my own inctlnations, by not being a can.
dldate.
As 1t IS there 20 be no alternative. Twol
mouths. only rcuain. before the election within
which, there is not umo enough for another nomi.
nalIon to be ma de, and duly presented 10 the peo
pie. Indeed, the whole time. left. is much too
short for any one, however active and well quail
he'd, 10 canvass the Stnte and thoroughly discuss
the various and important subjects of public n
ttrtst, now before the people. Thus. an cmergem-
cy IS present. d. deeply Interesting 10 every demo
crat IN III" State" In view of il, for decline.
would be 10 leave the democratic party without a
candidate, WHEN she is most in want of one. and
least able 10 supply hersef-when our political
adNersarIes are most active, mos, anxious for Of.
nee. and seePess watchtuI of every advantage.
W bile, therefore il becomes every individual alike
from motives Of driIcacy and of duty. 10 ", dis.
IrustluI Of his own ability. and consdrrnle of the
circumstances under which he undertakes. to rem.
Hcr puhhc servI'c, Tins emergency is one which,
!" my opinion, Will allow no democrat to turn his
oacN upon the enemy. or refuse to undertake ny
SERVICE winch las party may require him 10 per-
! form.
in'p"l'ed by these considerations. accent the
| nomlnaiion, which has been rendered me hy m,
fellow cluzcns; and VIII enter upon the disclnrg
"i the dutIes II imposes, Il, the earliest practicable.
mnmeut
| In DONG so. simple Justice TO my own motives
| requires inc 10 say that this nomination has been
n''Ne unexpected and unsolicited, bv me. And
"hi'e am Tree 10 confess that its offer has been
grateful TO thai pride, which ! possess. in com.
mon, trust. with ali men Of honorable C.Iliuos /
! am equally candid in declaring. that us accru.
tance IS seriously adverse 10 my individuol wish
eS and interests. AT no time had nsp,rrd +, Ih,
high station which has now been set before. me-
And even # | had, ii must have been without the
nope OF being able 10 do justice to the great aud
varied interests Of my party, whose care | had
!
allowed for the purpose. How much less adco,r.
DO feel my poor ability, to do so. under present
circumstances! ltdeyolves. therefore, mon those
VINO nave cald me TO this duty. to raIiv with me-
10 lhe support of our ipes-to entcr the field
OF controversy, with me; and. by their own IN.
! creased zeal and energy. to make umcnds for
"ha'e'er may be unproplous in circumstances.
or deficient in me.
Let no one, however. construc these remarks
mo any Tear OF failure. or any want of confidence
IN the strength of our cause. Thev mem no
such thing Far from it. The only dis,rust /
nave over felt, or can feel, is in nv own abiIi,v
to do II Justice; while nv confidence i, the r;,h;
eodsncSs, power, aud certain success of rourc
VI the ensuing elections, has mover for n mo,ep,
''"ere"-he'er ior moment ceased to be hioh
stcadlast, and complete. And this cop6d,Hc.
rests upon the fact, WE WORSHIP PRlNcrp,r ,,n
NOT MEN. In tins, consists the strepgth or tho
democratic party. This was the great and cr.
''ous no''Ve which inspired the hearts, md pery.
ou 'he arms OF our Revolutionary sires, to nchiye
our National Independence. This is tbe hr;gbt
beacon light, in the breas, fever, freeman. vii
guides and cheers the toiIinr masses Of the ,o,
P,e' oi the present day. in their undyinp sirug
s'es against the wiles and Vaccinations of the
| "'o"oPo'lsl' tho arisiocrat, and the demapouue
who are ever seeking TO steal power from t6. mn
ny ior the benefit of the few. This is the nure
anu .hcXha"sabe source of that Legitimate pow
S S'h government inherent in the people, W hich
""' 'lnPo and enable them to triumph al the ,olls
~ TINS mol've--this ligh,--this power. pu, nv
trust. am one Of the peoplo-an humble me m.
,ha ' .: me democratic party. participate in
.helr interests. partake Of their feelings and en-.
certain their principles. In sustaining me, or npv
o'ner individual who might be selected to occupy
my present position. the Democratic party are sns.
'"'"S the man, but as tho representative of their
Pfanetples In voting for me, they are but voting
LOT the cause. If this cause succeed. then slail
succeed succeed with 1t. If this cause fail, then am
wiling to fail with it. Is he cause of DEuocRA-
cY 10 succeed. or fail, in arkansas This is
question i'r the PEOPLE to answer. abide their
answer at the polls.
| within few days, viii publish circular ad.
uress' to the people, in which will sot forth my
views OF Nalonaland State policy.
| am, very respectfully,
Your friend and ob'l serv't,
:, THOS. S. DREW. 5.
DocroR S. BoRLANp,
Editor Of 'As Artassas Banssr.