Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

.,ns that he has changed his purpose, and is
:, n accept nomination but having placed
'.s,e In the hands of my friends, am not
d;snosed to withdraw it. These remarks are
not with the view of attaching blame to
Drew, for he is but exercising a common
hut for the purpose of showing that have
yiaced myself in opposition TO his continuance
|6ce as some of his friends have charged
s,ld The convention think proper to nominate
Drew, will most cheerfullv acquesce, and
10 him cordial support. On the contrary
ID the convention conclude that my nomina-
will ba more satisfactory to the entire party
better calculated to heal divisions among our
] (as nv friends have, and yet assure me)
consider myself, under the circumstances,
n;no no injustice TO him to accept the nomina.
For the success or defeat of any one indi-
4 is OF small consequence TO the harmony of
party.
,readiuc over a considerable extent of terri.
as Arkansas does, and embracing a variety
innate, soil, &C., there necessarily exists dl-
Nv of sectional interests. and it is quite natu-
hat the people of every section Should desire
advancement OF their peculiar interests, as
sit may be affected in the administration of
Eate Government. This has raised the ques.
one section, however, could desire, or expect,
dminIstration partial to themselves, and to the
ment Of other sections on the contrary the
magistrate, as we'll as the Legislative de-
lment of the State Government, should endea-
10 advance the prosperity of the people at
b, and in doing this to promote the peculiar
ests, as far as possible, of each section with
etriment to another. This being the case, it
no consequence where the candidate for Co.
Ior may reside. Should | be honored by a
nation, and election, to the office Of Govern
shall not consider myself the exclusive re-
entatiVe of any one section, but of the whole
and the peculiar interest of every section
as consistent with the good Of the whole,
be faithfully regarded.
Is not deemed necessary, at this time, to en-
into particular exposition of my political
ions on national or local subjects. Having
resident of the State for more than twenty
IS, and having been honored with public sta
!, where it was necessary 10 declare my opin-
presume my party politics are well known
only necessary TO say that am Democrat,
have been long and faithfully, trust. an ad-
nt OF the great principles embraced in that
as defined and taught by the iIlustrious fa-
) of our political faith. Should receive the
fnation for Governor, | shall expect during
canvass, to mingle freely with my felIow.cti-
i, and make known to them. fully, my views
Fference TO local policy-in regard to the prin-
b upon which The State Government should
Hmlnlstered liz order to relieve our people
The burthen of public debt, guard them
PSI Unnecessary and oppressive taxatfon, and
tnce our young and growing State to high
! IN the confederacy of republics, And will
Pefmore contribute TO the maintenance of the
Ps ct our party creed. should our opponents
Ie It necessary by drawing them in question,
as in my power.
ms been urged as an objection to nv nomi.
Pn that am Poor-that have :. not tie means
ES'airlng the dignity Of the Office"
ne OF ihe great reforms effected for design
Py cur fathers IN the glorious revolution which
lea IN Inc establishment of popular forms of
Frnment, was 10 abolish, forever, all artificial
|nclions, hereditary emcuments and monopo-
and Tx sovereignty in the hands of the peo-
where the God of nature placed it, 10 be del
|ed 0y them TO those most capable of exercising
p The public good. 1t is warning, therefore,
The spirit OF our institutions, and departing
h theIr republican simplicity TO make wealth
Fness Tor ottlce. Such q test would exclude
public stations largo ma jority of the peo-
Without regard to personal qualifications
trainers OF our constitution made no provis-
FOR property qualification, and surely the peo-
EiIl require none. If supporting the digni-
an Office" means TO discharge its duties with
1 ", hdeiity, and 10 observe a personal de-
nor IN keeping with high public trust,
Fe 1t to the convention and the people, to Judge
Ply Illness for the station. But if meant that
|Goyernor Of a republican people should live like
eastern Nabob, or British No5Ielnan, and
ke an ostentaious display of wealth in order to
Prt The dignity Of an Office then freely confess
INABILITY, and nwi!iingness. to support such
Fuy' nor do believe the people of Arkansas
re TO such supporting Of dignity. Should
made Governor of the State, | should as at
Een'' i've like majority of my fellow citi-
p anu would extend to my friends such hos2i-
Fy as would be expected from one who does
aspire to be cassed among those who feel
[lseves peculiarly tit to support the $50 called)
Ftny q Once. hold wealth 70 be, neither to
llncatoR nor disqualification for office.
~ reference 10 the excitement that is now un-
PHy, and improperly. in my opinion, prevail
win portion of our party in regard to the
gls!er OF the Land Office at Batesville, al
Pusn II has not the slightest connection with The
pc'on OF candidate for Governor; yet deem
proper, for the satisfaction of some Of nv
euus who have taken part in the matter, TO
,He single statement.
,n'enSing ~ that the President had removed Col. :.
&c. &C. from that office, under a misapprehension
N. LIS deem 1t but an act of justice TO Col.
ISL 10 lend nv name to aid in procuring his
@uon and for the further purpose of enabling
fv'luen' i' 10 put himself right before the coun-
- ~ correcting an error which he had fallen
: unaer a misunderstanding of facts. Tis